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"Put yourself out there, and try lots of things. Meet lots of people. It's going to help you find what you can be passionate about." -Jim Cosby, L'86, Partner, Vandeventer Black LLP

"T.C. Williams was a life changer for me. It enhanced the writing skills I first learned at William & Mary and added legal research and oral advocacy." -Martha Parrish, L'82, Associate University Counsel, Virginia Commonwealth University

"My advice to young lawyers is to try to recognize and take advantage of opportunities that come your way." The Hon. Keith Phillips, L'79, United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia

[Being a part of the Richmond Law community] "means having a group of highly qualified lawyers on who you can call for those areas outside of your expertise." -Lisa Butler, L'98, Senior Corporate Counsel, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

Amandeep Sidhu, L'05, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery

Career Development Office

The Career Development Office provides the tools, strategies, and support Richmond lawyers need to navigate the employment search. Through a combination of one-on-one advising, small-group interactive workshops and information sessions, mock interviews, recruitment programs, and networking events, we will help you identify and secure summer internships and post-graduate opportunities that fit your interests and goals. We are here not only to help you find a job — we will guide you as you launch your career.

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Legal Market Insights

"What, Me Worry? Some Law Firm Leaders See Rosy 2018 Ahead," 01.03.18.
The American Lawyer reports that leaders from at least two of the largest Am Law 100 firms are optimistic about 2018.
"In 2018, Law Firms Will Face Greater Challenges Than Slow Growth," 12.14.17.
The National Law Journal reports on the publication of the Citi Private Bank 2018 Client Advisory that suggests slow growth, dispersion, and volatility will continue to be the norm for the sector. A copy of the report itself can be found here.
“Legal Rebels: Pattern of Progress,” September 2017.
The ABA Legal Rebels are embracing technology to help immigrants find legal help, businesses meet accessibility requirements for people with disabilities, drivers handle parking tickets, and attorneys simplify time-keeping.
“What to know about the death penalty in 2018,” 01.05.18.
This ABA Journal article highlights the local and national forces that will determine whether executions will continue to decline or regain support. It is a reprint of a piece originally published by The Marshall Project.
"How Small and Midsize Law Firms Survived the Big Law Salary Hikes," 01.11.18.
A VP at Robert Half, writing for Law.com, looks at how smaller firms are faring in the aftermath of the large law firm associate salary jump.

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Visit Us

Office Hours:
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday

Location:
School of Law Room 115

Mailing address:
University of Richmond School of Law
Career Development Office
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, Va. 23173

GPS Location: 37.579172, -77.536167 (Use 19 Richmond Way, Richmond VA 23226)

Contact:
(804) 289-8638 Phone
(804) 287-6516 Fax
lawcareerdevelopment@richmond.edu

CDO Events

Access our student events calendar for a full list of upcoming CDO events.