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.
Apply for the ACC National Capital Region Corporate Scholars Program
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Corporate Scholars Program provides students with paid experiential learning opportunities in the legal departments of prestigious local and regional companies and nonprofit organizations. Students experience the full range...
Public Sector Corner – 1/13/2016
Check out the public sector resources on the CDO’s website, available at http://law.richmond.edu/career/career-paths/index.html. This includes lists of local public sector employers and sources of funding for summer positions. Attend a free, live webinar on law...
Upcoming CDO Programs
Career Development Programs: January – February 2016 To register for programs, please click on the Events tab in Symplicity. Maximizing Symplicity (1Ls) Thursday, January 14 at 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. in Room 103 Summer Public Service Fellowship Information Session (1Ls,...
Law Students Invited to Richmond Bar Social
The Young Lawyers Section of the Richmond Bar cordially invites all members and current University of Richmond, William and Mary, and University of Virginia law school students to its Winter Social & Happy Hour on Thursday, February 4, 2016. The event will be held...
Holiday Success Strategies: Make the Most of Your Winter Break
by Mary Crane The upcoming winter break provides tons of opportunities for you to reconnect with contacts you’ve made throughout the previous year. Think strategically and use the next several weeks to build and expand your networks. 1. If you don’t already possess a...
Tales from the Trenches: Adventures of the Improbable 1L
by Lisa Allen (L'18) Published by Ms. JD blog I am the improbable 1L, a 54-year-old chemistry teacher, who, on a whim, took the LSAT, contemplating a complete change from the life I had. Unlike the clever kids who fill my classes, I am not here because of a life-long...
Law Firm Invitations Over Winter Break
Richmond Law students are invited to attend holiday parties for the following law firms. Check the CDO bulletin board or email the CDO for details. Birmingham, AL: Maynard Cooper & Gale (Monday, Dec. 21), Lightfoot, Franklin & White (Monday, Dec. 21), Sirote...
Winter Break Alumni Mock Interviews
Do you want to practice your interview skills with an attorney during Winter Break? As you visit family and friends around the country, use the time to refresh and refine your interview skills. The CDO can assist by trying to match you with a Richmond Law alum in your...