Lock In & Go Big (Law)

Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, legal recruiters and hosts of Lock In and Go Big Law, pull back the curtain on what actually goes into planning a Big Law summer program - and more importantly, how to make the most of yours when you get there. If you have a summer associate offer or you're gunning for one, this episode is your inside playbook. 👀 In This Episode: Why summer program event...

Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, legal recruiters at Goodwin, break down one of the hottest (and most chaotic) developments in Big Law recruiting: fellowship stipends. From how they started at $25K to ballooning to $50K in a single cycle, they unpack what stipends actually are, what went wrong, and where the market is likely headed next. 👀 In This Episode: How fellowship stipends emerge...

Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, two Big Law legal recruiters, are back with a full debrief of the 2025–2026 hiring season. In this episode, they break down what actually happened, market by market, from August campus panels to February offer letters. If you went through this cycle or are about to, this one's required listening. 👀 In This Episode: How early campus engagement kicked off...

New to Big Law? The summer program is unlike any internship you've had before, and the social dynamics can make or break your offer. In this episode of Lock In & Go Big Law, legal recruiters Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau get into the unwritten rules of navigating relationships during your ten-week job interview: with other summers, with associates, and with partners. 👀 In This Episode...

Did not get an offer? In this episode of Lock In & Go Big Law, legal recruiters Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau break down exactly how to diagnose what went wrong and set yourself up for the June recruiting cycle. From grades and application materials to interview performance and outreach strategy, this is the honest reset you need. 👀 In This Episode: How to figure out at what stage thi...

Think Big Law summers are just about turning in perfect work product? Think again. The real differentiator isn't perfection - it's mindset, communication, and how you respond when things don't go according to plan. In this episode of Lock In & Go Big Law , legal recruiters Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau sit down with Sidney Wright, a Berkeley Law 2L who crushed her 1L summer and is head...

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 firm...

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 resci...

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...

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...

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 th...

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 h...