Alumni Testimonials

JD '13

"I reached out to Keri on the advice of a fellow classmate when I found myself with an interview when I was 9-months pregnant. Keri and I came up with a strategy to talk about the pregnancy in the interview, and she pumped me full of confidence and talked me through some particulars about interviewing in-house at a firm. When I got the job offer, she helped me negotiate maternity leave with my new company. I honestly believe I wouldn't have gotten the job without Keri’s guidance. I always felt like the GW Law Career Center was top notch while I was in law school. It was so great to have Keri’s services now that I'm a few years out of school and dealing with different circumstances."

JD '13

"I had the pleasure of connecting with Keri McCoy after graduating from the law school in 2013. Keri guided and steered me through every step of the job application process, from updating my resume and creating a cover letter that I could tailor to individual employers, to developing an effective strategy and identifying countless resources for my job search, all the way to interview preparation and securing multiple offers! Keri helped me at every stage, advising me on how to get started and what to do next. There were numerous times when I had questions, and I always felt like I could reach out to Keri for answers. Her enthusiasm for providing support, and her confidence in her students, is unparalleled. In particular, I remember running through a mock interview with Keri, in which she asked me questions that were asked verbatim at my real interviews. Being prepared with answers that Keri helped me craft, pulling from experiences and skills that I did not even think to consider, was absolutely game-changing. I saw the difference in results before and after my mock interview. Although the job search process can be difficult, regardless of whether you know what you want to do or your level of seniority, Keri makes it, dare I say, exciting! That the Office of Alumni Career Development and Mentorship is here and happy to help, with Keri leading the way, is an incredible gift to the entire GW Law alumni community."

JD '15

"Keri McCoy has been an enormous help in my job search since graduating in 2015. Keri was instrumental in refining my career interests and developing complementary job search strategies. She provided connections, introductions while advising me on how to leverage my own network. Further, once an interview was secured, Keri ensured that I was prepared for every type of question or discussion that could arise. From the standard “tell me about yourself” to how to negotiate compensation consistent with my value. Lastly, and maybe as important as anything else, Keri gave me the confidence to be successful in the interview. Keri knows the legal profession as well as anyone. She knows the market and she defines her success with results – “did you get the offer?” She loves what she does and does it well. If you are searching, talk to Keri. Her goals are the same as yours – to get you the offer. I want to acknowledge and thank Dean Morant for seeing the need for alumni to have an office dedicated solely to their career needs. I have worked closely with Dean Morant over the years, particularly in my capacity as former BLSA President, and his commitment to alumni comes as no surprise to me."