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...
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Mentoring Program
The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) is excited to offer the Success in Law School Mentoring Program for first-year Richmond Law students. LCLD is a national organization of more than 220 corporate general counsel and law firm managing partners. LCLD...
Tales from the Trenches: In Networking Be Deliberate and Be Bold
by Jim Giudice (L'17) This time last year the Fall Alumni Gathering was quickly approaching. I knew we were expected to network with attorneys we had never met. Like many of you, I did not come from a family of well-connected lawyers, but it seemed there were students...
Guide to Creating a VCard in Gmail
Employers and attorneys at various law firms often keep track of their contacts by using VCards, which are essentially electronic business cards. A VCard is an electronic file with contact information, including name, email, phone number, address and other information...
Order Personalized Networking Cards
Are you attending Fall Gathering or meeting new professional contacts over fall break? Are you meeting with an alum through Connect Over Coffee? Get personalized University of Richmond School of Law networking cards. Complete the Order Form and submit to the CDO by...
‘Soft Skills’ Are What Make Good Lawyers Great
The vast majority of job candidates know the law. Those who shine know themselves even better. By Elizabeth Moeller Published in The National Law Journal September 28, 2015 As you undoubtedly know by now, you are learning to think like a lawyer. You are also gaining...
Win Prizes While Building Relationships: Lawcountability, J.D. Incentive Program
What is Lawcountability, J.D.?: Lawcountability, J.D. is an online platform designed by The Opportunity Maker author Ari Kaplan to help you raise your profile and learn effective ways to connect with prospective employers. How does it work?: Each week, you will...
Connect Over Coffee Supports Networking with Alumni
The CDO's Connect Over Coffee program supports professional relationship-building efforts by encouraging you to identify and meet with alumni-practitioners for career exploration and advice. You are encouraged to identify at least one alum in your preferred geographic...