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Lock In & Go Big (Law)
by Genevieve Riccardelli & Jennifer Soltau
Two legal recruiters give you the inside scoop on how to land your dream job in big law.
Episodes
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#17 - 1L Starter Pack: Prep Like You Mean It
Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, legal recruiters at Goodwin, are back with a must-listen episode for anyone heading into law school this fall. They cover how to get ahead of the recruiting process before orientation even starts, from building a resume shell to researching firms to...
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#16 - Eras Tour: Pre-COVID, COVID & the Summer Program Today
Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, legal recruiters and hosts of Lock In and Go Big Law, break down how summer associate classes have changed across more than a decade - from the pre-COVID "ride or die" era to the boundary-setting, sober-curious classes of today. It's a candid, funny, and...
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#15 - 3L Hiring: Fan or Faux Pas?
Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, two Big Law legal recruiters and the hosts of Lock In and Go Big Law, are back with a piping-hot episode on 3L hiring. They break down why this once-niche recruiting path is poised for a major resurgence, and what 3L candidates need to know right now to...
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#14 - Hot Take or Hard Pass: Legal Managing Director Debunks Big Law Myths
Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, legal recruiters and hosts of Lock In and Go Big Law, are back with a brand-new segment, debunking myths and dropping real talk on grades, networking, OCI, reneging, and everything in between. This episode features Goodwin's Managing Director of Legal...
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#13 - Buyer's Remorse, Big Law Edition
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 real stories from the recruiting trenches, they...
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#12 - Summer Events Survival Guide
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...
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#11 - Show Me the Money: Fellowships, Stipends & the Fine Print
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…
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#10 - The Year Recruiting Broke: A Hiring Season Recap
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…
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#9 - Summer Squad Goals: Don't Make It Weird
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...
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#8 - Redemption SZN: Your June Pivot Plan
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…
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#7 - Summer Associate? Stand Out, Don't Burn Out
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…
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#6 - Partner POV: What Makes a Successful Lawyer
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...
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#5 - Don't Ghost, Y'all (Interview Tips Part 2)
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...
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#4 - Don't Bring Your Mom and Other Interview Advice
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...
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#3 - Every Interaction Matters! Networking & Pre-OCI Advice
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…
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#2 - Get Firms to *Swipe Right* on Your Application
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...
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#1 - Legal Recruiters: Friend or Foe?
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two legal recruiters give you the inside scoop on how to land your dream job in big law.
HOSTED BY
Genevieve Riccardelli & Jennifer Soltau
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Two legal recruiters give you the inside scoop on how to land your dream job in big law.
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