Practice Your Interview Skills: 1L Alumni Mock Interview Program
As you prepare for spring interviews including GPIIP and OCI, read the CDO's Interviewing Guide, attend the interview skills program on Thursday, January 23, and participate in a mock interview with alumni on Wednesday, January 29. Register today for the Alumni Mock...
Tales from the Trenches: Judicial Internships
By Sarah Mikowski (L'19) Judicial internships are a great opportunity for law students, especially in the summer between their first and second year. I interned for a federal magistrate judge my 1L summer and really enjoyed my experience. Through my judicial...
Area Networking Events – December
Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association Luncheon: Wednesday, December 4 at 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Willow Oaks Country Club. Visit https://www.mrwba.org/events for more information. Henrico County Bar Association Holiday Reception: Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m....
How to Submit a Summer Employment Evaluation
2Ls and 3Ls: Help current and future students with the employment search by completing an evaluation of your law-related summer experience. Even if you did not receive a 2019 Summer Stipend, please submit an evaluation. Login to Symplicity and click on the link to...
Order Personalized Student Business Cards
If you are interviewing or networking with professional contacts this year, be prepared with personalized business cards with the University of Richmond School of Law logo. To take advantage of a group discount, submit a completed Networking Card Order Form Summer...
Local Networking Events – Summer
Virginia Bar Association Summer Meeting: July 18-20 at the Homestead. Visit https://www.vba.org/events/ for more information.
Guide to Writing Samples
Purpose of Your Writing Sample Employers may request a writing sample to evaluate your research, writing and analytical skills. As prospective employers prefer a “real world” example of your writing, your sample should be legal in nature. You may select a piece you...
Social Conversations That Work
by Mary Crane Law firms and other legal employers schedule summer social events for multiple reasons. These activities provide a relaxed atmosphere in which an employer can promote its culture. They also serve as an important means via which employers discern whether...
Checklist for Summer Associates by Mary Crane
by Mary Crane If you are about to start your first job in the legal profession, your performance during the next several weeks will be absolutely critical to your success. Thus far, your GPA has helped demonstrate that you have the ability to acquire and use legal...
10 Ways To Make a Positive Lasting Impression This Summer
by Mary Crane About a month ago, you made your first foray into the world of professional work. Odds are that you made a great first impression. Use the next month to build a lasting impression that may lead to a job offer by focusing on the following best practices:...
Legal Podcasts for Career Development
Looking for a way to enhance your professional development while commuting or traveling or exercising? A wide variety of legal podcasts are hosted by practicing lawyers, legal journalists, and bar association leaders. Some programs focus on trending issues and...
Tips for Professional Email Communications
When communicating in the professional world, it is important to keep all your communications, including emails, professional. Whether you are emailing another summer associate or intern, a client, or the most senior attorney at the organization, there are some things...