Richmond Criminal Justice Forum

Richmond Criminal Justice Forum

The Richmond Criminal Justice Forum (RCJF) is a new co-curricular program at the University of Richmond School of Law created for the purpose of inspiring and equipping students to pursue fulfilling careers in the criminal justice field. Directed by Professor Dave Johnson and supported by a student advisory board, the RCJF also serves the larger law community by providing engaging programming on a host of criminal justice related topics that foster important discussions about issues that impact us all. Hear from one of our students

  • September

    Career Opportunities with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy

    Thursday, September 25 from 12-1pm in Room 128

    Melanie Foote, Education, Recruitment, and Strategic Planning Director for the Kentucky DPA will be on campus to interview students and also will be the featured speaker at a lunchtime RCJF event. Kentucky has an exceptional PD system and HIRES 3Ls A FULL YEAR BEFORE GRADUATION!


    Two Ends of Justice

    Monday, September 29 from 12-1pm in Room 102

    This lunch time panel will feature 2 elected Commonwealth’s Attorneys and 2 Chief Public Defenders talking about their respective careers and offices. 

  • October

    PD Internships/Careers

    Wednesday, October 22 from 12-1pm in Room 102 

    This event features 4 Chief PDs talking about internship opportunities and the path to a PD job.

  • November

    PD STAR Internships

    Wednesday, November 12, 12-1pm in Room 128

    This event features 3 Chief PDs from “STAR” (Small Town and Rural) Internship offices. This unique partnership between the VIDC and the Law School pays students up to $7500 to spend the summer working in a STAR PD office. All STAR PD Offices will be invited to send representatives to conduct interviews with interested students.

    CA Internships/Careers

    Monday, November 12, 12-1pm in Room 102

    This event features a panel of elected CA prosecutors talking about internship opportunities and the path to a CA job.

  • 2025-2026 Board Members
    Jenna Crumley (3L)
    Libby Larro (3L)
    Bri McCall (3L)
    Logan Smith (3L)
    Justin Wiley (3L)
    Nate Jarvis (3L)
    Tyler Kennedy (3L)
    Georgia Clark (2L)
    Adam Jordan (2L)
    Connor Goodwin (2L)
    Emily Boone (1L)
    Linsey Kornya (1L)

Criminal Justice Forum Faculty and Staff at Richmond Law

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Forum Director and Prof. Dave Johnson
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Prof. Corinna Lain
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Project Manager Ericka Black

Latest News from the Criminal Justice Forum

For anyone who is even a little curious about the criminal legal system—or litigation in general—the high-stakes, fast-paced, client-focused environment of a small public defender’s office is an excellent opportunity to learn real skills and find a foundation in the legal profession.
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Frank Morris, L’24