5 Interview Questions You Should Always Expect
By Kathryn Wheeler in the JDJournal Interviews are often a stressful event, not only because you have to talk about yourself in the best light possible, but you also tend to have a lot of hopes pinned on doing well and getting the job. Being well prepared beforehand...
Open Letter to Law Students from NALP Employers
View and print in PDF format: Open Letter to Law Students (PDF) As employer members of NALP, we have developed this letter to give students additional insight into employers' perspectives on the recruiting process. We think the following suggestions will help you...
Practical Tips for a Rewarding and Successful Summer Associate Experience
By Ale Dalton in MsJD Blog As law students begin to make the (happy) yearly migration from finals to summer jobs, soon-to-be summer associates are thinking about how to be successful and make the most out of their experiences. While there are great resources regarding...
Put Your Best Face Forward: Guidelines for Your LinkedIn Photo
From the Culture and Manners Institute Whether you are a student about to be launched into the working world or someone launched long ago, consider your LinkedIn photo. Social networking site LinkedIn connects people in business. Some people rack up 500+ connections...
Finish Strong!
by Mary Crane In a few short weeks, most summer associates and interns will start to focus on completing work assignments and returning to school. If you’re among them, please do not make the mistake of slacking off now. To the extent you finish strong, you...
OCI Applications Open July 5
The August /Fall On-Campus Interview Program (OCI) begins on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. All interviews will take place at the law school. The student application period is now open. The first application deadline is Sunday, July 24 at 11:45 p.m. Students will be...
Employment Search Timeline – July
Begin the search for summer 2017 or post-graduate employment. Continue thinking about what type of professional you want to be and the type of work settings you might enjoy. Identify your career goals and employment skills. Continue thinking about where you...
Etiquette Tip: Follow Through is Up to You
By The Culture and Manners Institute "They say they will call. Then I never hear from them again." If we had to whittle networking down to three simple steps, it would be: Approach people with enthusiasm Ask questions (gather info) Follow-up Sometimes we focus so...
Dos and Don’ts of Resume Writing for Legal Pros
by Linda Tancs in Ms. JD Blog A resume is not a “one size fits all” proposition. For instance, the terms and formatting that may resonate in one industry do not necessarily work in all industries. Learn the dos and don’ts of resume writing for the legal profession to...
Summer Networking Opportunities
Hill-Tucker Bar Association End-of-Year Social: Tuesday, June 14 at 5:00-7:30 pm at Capital Ale House (623 E. Main Street, Richmond). Click here for more information. Virginia State Bar 78th Annual Meeting: June 16-19 in Virginia Beach, VA. Click here for more...
Successfully Manage This Summer’s Business-Social Events
by Mary Crane If you’ve landed a job as a summer associate or intern, you know that the quality of the work you complete over the next several weeks will have a huge impact on whether or not you receive a job offer. Your work product, however, won’t be the only factor...
Employment Search Timeline – June
Do something legal this summer! This may include working with a law firm or at a public sector organization, volunteering with a judge, researching for a professor, etc. Remember to be professional and treat the position as a summer long interview. If you are...