#3 - Every Interaction Matters! Networking & Pre-OCI Advice
Lock In & Go Big (Law)
Ever feel like networking before OCI is more stressful than the interviews themselves? You’re not alone. Legal recruiting has moved up earlier than ever, and your every move is already being noticed. In this episode of Lock In and Go Big Law, your legal recruiting insiders Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau break down exactly what it means to "network like it's an interview" - because it is. From unexpected job offers in August to name-tag stealthing gone wrong, they’ve seen it all. 👀 In This Episode: • Why networking is the interview, and what that really means • The right...
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#2 - Get Firms to *Swipe Right* on Your Application
Lock In & Go Big (Law)
Ever feel like you’re playing legal recruiting roulette? Unsure when to apply, what to write, or how to stand out? In this episode of Lock In and Go Big Law, Goodwin recruiting pros Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau break down the do’s and don’ts of Big Law applications, from timing your submission to writing a cover letter that actually gets read. These two have seen every misstep in the book. If you're a law student trying to get firms to swipe right, this episode is your ultimate cheat sheet. 👀 In This Episode: • When to apply, and how firm size changes the...
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#1 - Legal Recruiters: Friend or Foe?
Lock In & Go Big (Law)
Ever wonder what legal recruiters actually do — and how they can help you land your dream job in Big Law? In the very first episode of Lock In and Go Big Law, your hosts Genevieve Riccardelli (NYC) and Jennifer Soltau (California) — aka your legal recruiting big sisters — pull back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes of Big Law recruiting. These two recruiting pros from Goodwin have seen it all: the ghosting, the panic emails, the awkward interviews. Now they’re here to give you the insider advice every law student wishes they had before OCI. 👀 In This Episode: ...
info_outlineEver wonder what legal recruiters actually do — and how they can help you land your dream job in Big Law? In the very first episode of Lock In and Go Big Law, your hosts Genevieve Riccardelli (NYC) and Jennifer Soltau (California) — aka your legal recruiting big sisters — pull back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes of Big Law recruiting.
These two recruiting pros from Goodwin have seen it all: the ghosting, the panic emails, the awkward interviews. Now they’re here to give you the insider advice every law student wishes they had before OCI.
👀 In This Episode:
- What legal recruiters actually do (spoiler: it’s way more than scheduling interviews)
- How to work with recruiters like a pro — and what not to do
- Common myths about the recruiting process
- The do’s and don’ts that can make or break your offer
- Real stories (and a few horror ones) from behind the recruiting desk
💡 Key Takeaways:
- When in doubt, reach out. Legal recruiters are your best allies — not gatekeepers
- Communication matters. Ghosting recruiters = not a good look.
- Everyone’s watching. How you treat assistants, coordinators, and interviewers says a lot.
- Recruiters are matchmakers. They’re not just filling spots — they’re building future partner classes.