Job Search and Applications

With exams behind you, now is the time to ensure you are interview ready. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to schedule a mock interview appointment. The interview is the part of the recruitment process over which you have the most control, so do what you can to ensure you are

December 16, 2025

Over the winter break, students should submit 2L summer applications to firms that are not participating in the EIP Resume Collection AND to a small number of top-choice employers, even if those firms are participating in the EIP Resume Collection (bids for the Resume Collection are due January 12 at noon). You should download the

December 16, 2025

Many students have been so focused on 2L summer recruitment that they haven’t thought about 1L applications. Since most 1Ls work in the public sector their first summer, we strongly encourage you to participate in OPIA’s Spring Interview Program, as a streamlined way to apply to a number of 1L public sector summer employers at

December 16, 2025

Most of you have been focusing on your exams and have spent time this fall planning for 2L recruitment. However, many popular 1L summer jobs in the public sector have upcoming deadlines of which you should be aware. Winter break provides an excellent opportunity to review some of your 1L summer job options and get

December 16, 2025

As we head into reading and exam period, we ask that you avoid interviewing until after exams. Interviewing during this critical time takes away from your studies, which is why OCS employer policies strongly advise against it. If you receive an interview invitation, ask your recruiting contact for a time after exams, especially if you

November 25, 2025