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Big Law
New York
Goodwin Procter
Goodwin
Summer Program Social Dynamics
New York, United States
Networking
Goodwin Procter LLP
Legal Recruiting
Professionalism In Law Firms
Stipends
Summer Associate
Los Angeles, United States
On-Campus Interviewing (OCI)
1L Recruitment
Law Firms
Summer Associate Program
Lunch Etiquette In Summer Programs
Networking Events In Legal Firms
Fellowships

Two legal recruiters give you the inside scoop on how to land your dream job in big law.

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Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, legal recruiters and co-hosts of Lock In and Go Big Law, tackle one of the most anxiety-inducing situations in law school recruiting: accepting a summer associate offer and then having second thoughts. With ... more

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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 the... more

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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, t... more

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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 off... more

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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 unwr... more

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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 applicatio... more

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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 B... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Sidney Wright
2L at Berkeley Law; 1L Summer Associate turned 2L Summer Associate; speaker on this episode
Berkeley Law; Goodwin (NorCal Summer Program)
Episode: #7 - Summer Associate? Stand Out, Don't Burn Out
Kevin Lam
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Episode: #6 - Partner POV: What Makes a Successful Lawyer

Hosts

Genevieve Riccardelli
Host of Lock In & Go Big Law; legal recruiter at Goodwin Procter LLP (New York office) with extensive experience in big-law recruiting.
Jennifer Soltau
Co-host of the show and senior legal recruiting manager in Goodwin's California offices; experienced in big-law recruiting and candidate guidance.

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#7 - Summer Associate? Stand Out, Don't Burn Out
Q: How did you manage feedback and avoid spiraling when receiving critiques?
She emphasizes acknowledging mistakes as part of learning, viewing feedback as an opportunity to meet expectations, and proactively following up with mentors when feedback is slow or unavailable.
#7 - Summer Associate? Stand Out, Don't Burn Out
Q: So tell us a little about yourself, where you go to law school, and any fun facts.
Sidney shares that she is a 2L at Berkeley Law, from Houston, with an undergrad in philosophy and minors in legal communications and African American studies, plus personal notes about enjoying sports, hiking, and concerts.

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What is Lock In & Go Big about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show presents practical, recruiter-led guidance for navigating big law recruiting, OCI prep, and career progression. Across recent episodes, listeners get insider perspectives on offers, stipends, fellowships, and compensation strategies; timelines and regional quirks in recruiting; and how to build a compelling narrative through networking, resumes, cover letters, and interview prep. The hosts repeatedly emphasize the recruiter-candidate partnership, the importance of authentic positioning, and staying adaptable through cycles of market change. Unique strengths include concrete, field-tested tips from senior recruiters at a leading firm, plus real-world anecdotes about summers, internships, and long-term career planning that help cand... more

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