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

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. Note your availability and how you can be reached in case a call is warranted. If time-sensitive, make sure the subject line conveys that. 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 8:00am-4:00pm ET to speak with Lynn or Sherry.

 

How to Reach the UVA Law Career Development Offices

 

Public Service Center

Office of Private Practice

Office of Judicial Clerkships

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 mid-September.

For questions about your job search or employment documents, email your assigned PSC counselor. If you don’t have a PSC counselor, email publicservice@law.virginia.edu. Note your availability and how you can be reached in case a call is warranted. If time-sensitive, make sure the subject line conveys that.

For quick questions about Public Service OGI, Symplicity, or programs, email publicservice@law.virginia.edu.

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).

Email your question(s) to privatepractice@law.virginia.edu. Note your availability and how you can be reached 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 8:00am-4:00pm ET to speak with Lynn or Sherry.

 

Email Ruth directly at rpayne@law.virginia.edu. Note your availability and how you can be reached in case a call is warranted. If time-sensitive, make sure the subject line conveys that.

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 8:00am-4:00pm ET to speak with Lynn or Sherry.

How To Reach Us — Fall 2022 UVA Law Career Development Offices (PDF)