How to Work with Our Office (Appointments, Quick Questions and More)

Appointments: To arrange a counseling session with the Office of Private Practice, access your Symplicity account, select “Counseling” on the top menu bar, and then click the “Request New Appointment” button.

EmailQuick questions should be sent to privatepractice@law.virginia.edu. Emails to this address are prioritized and will generally be answered within 24 hours. Include your availability and phone number in case a call is warranted. If urgent, put “URGENT: [Subject]” in the subject line. Emails to individual counselors‘ direct accounts are not prioritized; you may experience significant delay if you write to a counselor directly.

Phone: The quickest way to receive a response to your urgent questions is via email. If, however, you have an emergency and would prefer not to use email, call the main number (434.924.7349) weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ET to speak with Lynn or Sherry.

How to Reach the Other UVA Law Career Development Offices

Generally, questions requiring an extended conversation or involving nuance are best addressed during a counseling appointment booked through Symplicity. The first wave of 1L counseling begins in September.

Public Service Center

For questions about your job search or employment documents, email your assigned PSC counselor. If you don’t have a PSC counselor, email @email. Include your availability and phone number in case a call is warranted. If urgent, put “URGENT: [Subject]” in the subject line.

For quick questions about Public Service OGI, Symplicity, or events, email @email.

The quickest way to receive a response to your urgent questions is via email. If, however, you have an emergency and would prefer not to use email, call the Public Service Center main number (434.924.3883) weekdays 8:00am-4:00pm ET to speak with Andrew.

Office of Judicial Clerkships

Email your question(s) to judicialclerkships@law.virginia.edu. Include your availability and phone number in case a call is warranted. If urgent, put “URGENT: [Subject]” in the subject line.

The quickest way to receive a response to your urgent questions is via email. If, however, you have an emergency and would prefer not to use email, call the main number (434.924.3883) weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ET to speak with Lynn or Sherry.

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