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...
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...