Apply for a Scholarship to Attend the Local Government Attorneys Conference
The Local Government Attorneys of Virginia (“LGA”), a statewide organization consisting of attorneys who represent the interests of local governments or local government entities across the Commonwealth of Virginia, is pleased to extend a scholarship opportunity to...
Use Symplicity to Identify Prospective Employers
If you do not see any currently listed open positions in the practice areas that interest you, try a different approach: browse the employers in Symplicity to find those that are engaged in a practice area of interest. To find employers, click on the “Employers” tab...
Spring Networking Opportunities (March – May)
Richmond Bar Association Luncheon: Thursday, March 17 at 12:30 p.m. at the Omni Richmond Hotel. Featuring Eric McKay, co-founder of Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. Call 780-0700 to register. Richmond Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Roundtable: Wednesday, March 23 at...
Apply Now for the Summer Clinical Placement Program in Richmond and London
Professor Margaret Bacigal will lead an informational meeting regarding the Clinical Placement Program in Richmond and London on Thursday, March 17 at 12:00 p.m. in room 206. The summer Clinical Placement Program in Richmond will be offered during the eight week...
Southeastern Minority Job Fair Upcoming Deadlines
The Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF) is a nationwide program for employers to interview rising second and third year law students, as well as recent graduates, from 50+ law schools. This year the annual program will be held on July 22 - 23, in Marietta, Georgia....
VSB to Award Fellowship to Local Government Intern
To encourage interest in local government internships and careers, the Board of Governors of the Local Government Law Section of the Virginia State Bar (VSB) will award a $4,000 fellowship to a law student who interns with a Virginia county, city, or town attorney's...
Summer Public Service Fellowship Program Guidelines
Richmond Law will provide summer funding ($3000) for students working in qualifying positions in the public sector through the Summer Public Service Fellowship Program. For purposes of the Summer Fellowship, qualifying positions include law-related work within government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the judiciary. Each student who secures qualifying public sector summer employment is guaranteed to receive one Summer Fellowship (or stipend) during their academic career at the School of Law. Please submit an Intent to Participate Form by Friday, February 26, 2016 via Symplicity.
Registration Open for 2016 Patent Law Interview Program
Loyola University Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2016 Patent Law Interview Program on Thursday and Friday, August 4-5, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. This is a nationwide interview program that targets patent law employers, rising 2L and 3L students, and students in...
Spring Local Networking Opportunities
Richmond Bar Association Corporate Counsel Section CLE: Thursday, February 18 at 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at McGuireWoods. Call 780-0700 to register. Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Annual UnProgram: February 19 - 20 at the Boar’s Head Inn. For more information and...
Interviewing with Public Defenders and Prosecutors
If you have an interview scheduled with a public defender’s office or a prosecutor, you may not know what to expect. Because defense attorneys and prosecutors are exposed to sometimes horrific circumstances, and must deal with people who may be angry, fearful, or otherwise upset, interviewers will also seek to determine your ability to cope with a wide variety of people and circumstances, and to tolerate frank language.
Upcoming CDO Programs
Judicial Clerkship Series: Why You Should Apply for a Bankruptcy Clerkship (1Ls, 2Ls) Friday, February 19, 2016 at 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. in Room 114A Pushing Forward… Tips for Landing Your First Post-Graduate Job (3Ls) Monday, February 22 at 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. in Room...
Tales from the Trenches: Judges’ Perspectives on Clerkships
Samantha Cohen (L’18) shares her observations and insight from the Judicial Clerkship Series: Judges’ Perspectives program. The judges reflected on their personal and personal and professional preferences from many years of collective experience, and shared profoundly helpful tips as to how law students should go about obtaining a judicial clerkship or internship. Together, the judges emphasized the importance of showing strength in each stage of the application process; before, during and after the interview.