Experienced Attorney Joins UVA Law to Help Guide Students Pursuing Public Service Careers
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Averill has been appointed as one of two directors of public service in the
"My primary objective is to provide outstanding career counseling to 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls and postgraduates who are interested in exploring opportunities in different areas of public service," she said.
Her responsibilities will include reviewing resumes and cover letters, employer outreach, supporting scholarship and fellowship programs, and helping students think through what kind of careers they want to explore during summers and after graduation.
Having worked in both public service and private-sector positions, Averill said she is well-positioned to guide law students considering their career choices.
"I've spent a lot of time over the last 10 years working in very different types of legal jobs and have undertaken job searches when the economy was booming and after the market crashed," she said. "I think that perspective will be useful when I am counseling students and helping them think through their choices."
"Liz also brings a great sense of humor, a keen eye and the gift of putting people at ease, which I think students will appreciate," Kim said. Averill graduated from
After her clerkship, Averill joined
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Averill then moved to
"I loved working with such a diverse range of clients and often met with six or seven people per day," she said. "The job was also interesting because I was introduced to new areas of the law and helped people with urgent problems. In many cases, I was able to resolve their issue or give them a better sense of what the next steps should look like. I found legal assistance work to be a great fit."
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