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...
Summer Break Alumni Mock Interviews
Do you want to practice your interview skills with an attorney during summer break? This summer as you work and travel, use the time to refresh and refine your interview skills. The CDO can assist by trying to match you with a Richmond Law alum who is willing to...
Upgrading Business Casual
By the Culture and Manners Institute Advice for professional dress in a Business Casual work environment is always a list of “Don’ts:” Don’t show too much skin. Don’t have your boxer shorts or bra straps sticking out. Don’t wear flip flops. Don’t wear pajama pants. I...
How to Start Out Successfully on Your First Day of Work
Published in The Legal Intelligencer July 23, 2015 by Justin J. Koterba The first day at your new job can be an anxiety-provoking yet exciting time, and the first few years of your legal career can be some of the most important of your professional life. You will gain...
Public Sector Corner – May 2016
Equal JusticeWorks AmeriCorps JD Segal Education Award Equal Justice Works is still accepting applications for students working with veterans this summer. If you are providing legal services to veterans through your summer internship, apply by June 10 for a $1,222...
Ms. JD Summer Public Interest Scholarship
Ms. JD announces the opening of the 2016 Summer Public Interest Scholarship Competition. The winners of this year’s Public Interest Scholarship Competition will each receive a $500 scholarship to go towards their summer living expenses as they pursue careers in public...
2L Law Firm Diversity Scholarships
McGuireWoods’ annual Diversity Scholarship Program will award up to eight $5,000 scholarships to diverse rising second-year law students with an expected graduation year of 2018, who are committed to contributing to and supporting diversity within the legal...
Spring Networking Opportunities (May – June)
Richmond Bar Association Real Estate Section Annual CLE & Dinner: Wednesday, May 11 at 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Country Club of Virginia. Click here to register. Richmond Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Annual Meeting & Lunch: Thursday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m. at...
Message to the Class of 2016 about the Graduate Survey
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Graduating students are asked to complete the Graduate Survey, whether or not you have secured post-graduate employment, for three important reasons. First, the law school's accrediting agency (the ABA) requires us to...