Scholarship Application to 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...
Tales from the Trenches: Never Underestimate the Power of Coffee
by Christina Stine (L'15) And I’m not just talking about its power to keep you awake through your 8 a.m. classes or countless hours of studying during finals. I’m talking about coffee’s power to build your network and, as in my case, ultimately help you figure out...
Tips for Starting Your Federal Clerkship Applications: Research and Rec Letters
The federal judicial clerkship application process has opened for the 2017-2018 term. For 2Ls requesting recommendation letters and researching judges and courts, here are some tips from 2014 graduates who were successful in securing federal clerkships: Recommendation...
2015 Summer Stipend Requirements
Did You Receive a 2015 Summer Stipend? 2Ls and 3Ls: As a condition of receiving a Richmond Law stipend, at the conclusion of your summer work, you must: (1) complete an evaluation for your stipend employment; (2) submit an interest questionnaire; and (3) upload your...
Expand Your Search: It Just Takes One
by James Steiner (L’16) The search for an internship can get extremely stressful, especially when employers you were really excited about start to reject you. Last year, I spent winter break applying to as many places as I could on Symplicity. I limited myself to...
The 3L Employment Search: Keep Your Spirits Up and Network with Attorneys
by Mark Burgin (L'14) I spent the summer prior to my 3L year applying for jobs, but I had little luck acquiring interviews. As 3L year began, the fact that I did not have a job offer for after graduation, even after investing seven years in an education, was...
Working as a Judicial Intern at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
by Albert Flores, Jr. (L’16) In the summer of 2014, I participated in a nine-week judicial internship in the chambers of the Honorable Allyson K. Duncan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. It was a fantastic experience working for Judge Duncan, where...
Employer Spotlight: Practicing in West Virginia
Lifestyle: West Virginia is a very livable state, with a cost of living almost 6% lower than the national average. Housing costs are almost 40% below the national average, making West Virginia a very affordable place to live comfortably. The state offers low property...