Job Search and Applications

If you are still seeking a 2L summer associate position, it is not too late to follow up with outstanding applications you submitted or even to apply directly if you identify a firm of interest to which you have not already applied. While EIP Virtual Interviews provide a great opportunity to continue recruiting, you do

February 24, 2026

If you plan to participate in the Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2026 Patent Law Interview Program taking place virtually on Thursday and Friday, June 4 & 5, 2026, your last chance to register at OCS is Wednesday, February 25. The Loyola Patent Law Interview Program  is a nationwide interview program that targets patent

February 24, 2026

Many of you have understandably been focused on your 2L summer associate job search, but if you haven’t already, now is the time to move forward with your 1L summer job search. Most students spend their 1L summer in the public sector, and we strongly encourage you to apply broadly to positions that genuinely interest

February 19, 2026

If you applied to firms and haven’t heard back, you may be wondering what that means. If a week or two passes without a response after following up with a firm with whom you have not interviewed to check in on your application, then it’s safe to assume it is a “no.” If you had

February 17, 2026

If you haven’t received as many 2L summer interview invitations as you hoped or are otherwise feeling concerned, we encourage you to check in with OCS by scheduling an appointment or utilizing drop-in advising. Bidding for EIP Virtual Interviews begins next week, and OCS advisers can work with you to develop an action plan for

February 12, 2026