#6 - Partner POV: What Makes a Successful Lawyer
Lock In & Go Big (Law)
Think Big Law hiring is all about rankings and grades? Not even close. Fit, passion, and authenticity matter more than most students realize, especially in today’s chaotic, early recruiting landscape. In this episode of Lock In & Go Big Law, legal recruiters Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau sit down with Kevin Lam, National Hiring Partner at Goodwin, to pull back the curtain on what firms are actually looking for. From early 1L recruiting to cultural fit, grades, and finding the right practice area, Kevin shares candid insights from every angle of the hiring process. 👀 In...
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#5 - Don’t Ghost, Y’all (Interview Tips Part 2)
Lock In & Go Big (Law)
Think the hard part is over once you get the offer? Think again. From follow-up emails to office visits and offer deadlines, firms are watching how you handle every step after the interview. In this episode of Lock In & Go Big Law, legal recruiters Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau break down the real do’s and don’ts of navigating multiple offers. From ghosting horror stories to why rescinding an acceptance can quietly ruin your reputation, this episode is packed with insider advice you won’t hear from career services. 👀 In This Episode: Why meeting junior associates...
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#4 - Don't Bring Your Mom and Other Interview Advice
Lock In & Go Big (Law)
Think your interview starts when you sit down with a partner? Think again. From mock interviews to lobby chatter, firms are watching and remembering. In this episode of Lock In & Go Big Law, legal recruiters Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau give you real insight into what makes or breaks your interview day. From dress code disasters to “wait, did they just bring their mom?” moments, this one’s full of lessons you don’t want to learn the hard way. 👀 In This Episode: • Why mock interviews might actually be screening rounds • Name dropping: and why it never lands the...
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#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_outlineThink Big Law hiring is all about rankings and grades? Not even close. Fit, passion, and authenticity matter more than most students realize, especially in today’s chaotic, early recruiting landscape.
In this episode of Lock In & Go Big Law, legal recruiters Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau sit down with Kevin Lam, National Hiring Partner at Goodwin, to pull back the curtain on what firms are actually looking for. From early 1L recruiting to cultural fit, grades, and finding the right practice area, Kevin shares candid insights from every angle of the hiring process.
👀 In This Episode:
- Kevin’s path from summer associate to national hiring partner
- Why “fit” matters more than firm rankings in Big Law
- How students can realistically assess a firm’s culture
- How grades factor into hiring, and what to do if your first semester doesn’t go as planned
- Why passion for the law is the biggest predictor of long-term success
💡 Key Takeaways:
- Big Law success is about alignment, not prestige
- Trust your gut - meeting more people gives you clearer signals about culture
- Grades matter, but they’re only one piece of a much bigger picture
- Passion turns law school from “studying” into real learning
- Everything works out. Focus on what you love, and the rest follows