Dear ___,
Happy New Year. I am a ____ year law student at Washington University in St. Louis, and am interested in pursuing a career in commercial litigation. I know you are extremely busy, but I am hoping to talk with you briefly about your litigation practice, and to learn more about how I can fashion a path similar to yours. Do you have 10 minutes to meet with me?
I will be in __(city)________ until ___(date)_________, and I will come to your office or wherever is most convenient. Do you have a few minutes during this time frame to connect?
Best,
[email signature]