National Patent Law Interview Program

Loyola University-Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2025 Patent Law Interview Program. 

• Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday and Friday, June 5 and 6
• The registration deadline is Monday, April 14 at 9:59 p.m. Pacific - late registrations will not be accepted
• JD students graduating in December 2025 through May 2027 may register for the Patent Law Interview Program
• Patent bar eligibility is not required, although the vast majority of participating employers are seeking patent bar eligible students, particularly rising 2Ls

If interested, review the participation and eligibility instructions on the Patent Law Interview Program webpage, and then register to participate on the Flo Recruit website, which includes payment of a non-refundable $50 registration fee. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a FloRecruit account, which will allow you to review participating employers and their hiring criteria, upload application materials, and begin submitting applications.  

If you have questions, contact Josie Mitchell, CPD Associate Director, and Loyola Patent Law Program Liaison.

ABA Litigation Section Judicial Intern Opportunity Program Applications Accepted November 4

The American Bar Association Litigation Section is a place where law students become engaged in the legal profession and where diversity, equity, and inclusion are advanced. One example is through the Section’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP). JIOP is a summer internship program open to all first- and second-year underrepresented law students.

Selected students intern for six weeks or more during the summer with a participating state or federal judge. The program makes available a $2,000 award to each selected student. Students can also elect law school credit.

JIOP will begin accepting Summer 2025 applications for all students on November 4, 2024. The deadline for applying is January 6, 2025. Last year, JIOP offered internships to 171 law students representing 68 different law schools in locations throughout the country. The goal this year is to place 160 students for Summer 2025.

Please review the program description and frequently asked questions. To learn more about the program, please see the website at ambar.org/jiop. Links to the application will be available on November 4. Applications are only accepted electronically through the JIOP website. 

Students are encouraged to apply early. Screening interviews are guaranteed for the first 500 applicants. Other students will be screened on an as-needed basis. Last year’s program had more than 770 applications.

Membership in the ABA and Litigation Section is free for law students. Students can join at ambar.org/ltjoin (or by calling 800-285-2221) for access to the Section’s multimedia resources, professional development opportunities, and content from our 34 practice-specific committees. Learn more at ambar.org/litigation.

Department of Justice Association of Black Attorneys Summer Intern Lunch

The Department of Justice Association of Black Attorneys (DOJABA) would like to extend an invitation to summer interns, law clerks, and law students to attend the annual Summer Intern Lunch, July 12th 12:00-1:30p.m. Eastern. 

If you are interested in learning about entry-level employment and internship opportunities at the Department of Justice, this program is for you. 

The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management will present, and then a panel of attorneys from across the Department will discuss their paths to DOJ. This hybrid event will be held in person at 175 N Street NE, Washington, DC, with the option to attend virtually as well. For those attending in person, lunch will be provided.

 

If you would like to attend, please register no later than July 9 at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8Yeq-fWlNY4nQHXYlKxwAwUisOS05sTYmcO4RPbTEed60fw/viewform?usp=sf_link. 

Once you register, you will receive information on how to attend this program.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out Natasha Williams, natasha.williams@usdoj.gov.

IRS Navigating Careers Series

The IRS – Office of Chief Counsel is hiring attorneys for various legal divisions and is hosting a virtual recruiting event so candidates can interface with attorneys from different divisions. This session will focus on open positions for licensed attorneys. 

• Are you an attorney who has ever wondered about working for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel? 
• Are you interested in tax or cutting edge issues? 
• Do you like Litigation or Transactional Law? Interested in a career with the federal government? 

If you answered in the affirmative to any of the above, the Office of Chief Counsel might be the place for you! 

Sign up for a panel discussion featuring attorneys from the Criminal Tax (CT), Passthroughs & Special Industries (PSI), and Procedure & Administration (P&A) Divisions. Panelists will discuss what working in their division entails and answer your questions. Positions are open to candidates of various experience levels with some announcements seeking attorneys with as little as one year of legal experience after passing the bar.

To view open positions, click here. To find out more about the IRS's legal divisions, click here. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the Office of Chief Counsel and get some of your questions answered.

When: Wednesday, July 11 at 5 pm Eastern

Who: This event is open to attorneys of any level.

Click to Register: https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsduipqjouG44U6gjMo5VaUa-agVDBa5Q

Click here to add to: Outlook Google Yahoo after registering 

A Day in the Life of an IRS Attorney

The IRS – Office of Chief Counsel is hiring attorneys for its various legal divisions and is hosting a virtual recruiting event which will allow candidates to interface with attorneys from the Office's different divisions.  

If you're an attorneys with at least one year of legal experience or a Tax LLM, please login to  the Navigating Careers Series - A Day in the Life of an IRS Attorney to learn more about open  positions for experienced attorneys.

Who is this event for? Attorneys who are:

• Interested in tax or cutting edge issues
• Like litigation or transactional Law
• Interested in a career with the federal government

This panel discussion will feature attorneys from the Employee Benefits, Exempt Organizations and Employment Taxes (EEE), Income Tax and Accounting (ITA), and International (INTL) Divisions. Panelists will discuss what working in their division entails and answer your questions. Positions are open to candidates of various experience levels with some announcements seeking attorneys with as little as one year of legal experience after passing the bar.

When: Wednesday, June 5^th at 5pm Eastern

Registration: https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscu6rqjopHqCX2JJbcfT0laEIcQQ9CeQ

To view open positions, click here. To find out more about the IRS – Office of Chief Counsel's legal divisions, click here. 

Loyola Patent Law Interview Program

 

2024 LOYOLA PATENT LAW INTERVIEW PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Virtual Interviews - Thursday & Friday, July 18 & 19, 2024   Loyola University Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2024 Patent Law Interview Program.  Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday & Friday, July 18 & 19.  Last year over 100 employers, 165 law schools, and over 1000 law students from across the country participated in the program.   Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 27 at 11:59 pm Begin by reviewing participation and eligibility instructions on the Patent Law Interview Program webpage, and then register to participate here. Initial registration is easy - it requires basic contact, school, and class year information. It also includes a non-refundable $50 dollar registration fee that you will need to pay by credit card. Once you have registered, the Loyola Patent Law Program staff will send confirmation directly to the email address that you entered when registering for the program. Late registrations will not be accepted.   Student Eligibility JD Students graduating in December 2024 through May 2026 may register for the Patent Law Interview Program. Patent bar eligibility is not required, although the vast majority of participating employers are seeking patent bar eligible students, particularly rising 2Ls.    Questions about the program? Review the Patent Law Program webpage or contact Josie Mitchell, CPD Associate Director, and Loyola Patent Law Program Liaison.

Spring OCI Open for Student Applications

 

SPRING ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWING (OCI) STUDENT APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN! APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 20 @ Noon Find this year’s opportunities under the OCI tab in Symplicity   What is Spring OCI? Spring OCI is an annual hiring program open to 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLM students. Many employers use Spring OCI to hire for Summer 2024 positions for 1L and 2L students. Other employers have posted potential school year and post-grad positions for 3Ls and LLMs. 26 employers are currently participating in the program and employer registration is still open. Make sure to routinely check for any new employers joining.   How Do I Apply? Students apply to Spring OCI positions through Symplicity. Log in and access the 2024 Spring OCI opportunities through the OCI tab; you will be able to view the opportunities specific to your class level. Once you identify opportunities you are interested in, you will apply to each opportunity individually. You will upload your application materials to Symplicity and then can submit them to each specific opportunity.   What is the Spring OCI Timeline? The student application period is now open and will close on Tuesday, February 20 @ noon. After the deadline closes, employers will receive application materials for review. Students will be alerted of interview offers on Wednesday, February 28 and will have until Noon on Thursday, February 29 to sign up for an interview. Interviews (either in-person at school or virtually) will be held March 5 – 7.  *Note: if an employer is marked as ‘Resume Collect’ that means they will interview according to their own timeline and will directly contact selected students themselves.   Your Application Materials Matter! The materials you submit to an employer serve as your first impression. Make sure it’s a good one! Work with a CPD counselor on your materials and start by reviewing CPD’s Preparing Materials page and aligning your materials with our suggestions and guidance.   CPD Document Review Policy Reminder Our goal is to review and return your documents with comments and suggestions as quickly as possible. During peak OCI (like now) we receive significantly more requests and may require up to 5 business days to provide feedback. Be sure to plan ahead and allow ample time to receive and implement our feedback before a deadline.   How Do I Download My Transcript? Some employers will request that you submit your law school transcript as part of your application materials.  Unless otherwise specified, an “Unofficial Transcript” is appropriate. Follow the simple steps below to properly download your transcript: Go to My Seattle U and sign in Click “Academics” Scroll down and click “Unofficial Transcript”, then click on “Law Transcript” This creates a pdf text page of your transcript that you can download and save to submit as your transcript for applications   Questions about Spring OCI? Contact lawcareers@seattleu.edu or a CPD counselor

The Northwest Minority Job Fair Presents: Opportunities Outside of OCI

 

The Northwest Minority Job Fair Presents: Opportunities Outside of OCI February 27, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT Zoom *Login instructions to follow upon registration. REGISTER NOW

This program will cover employment opportunities outside of On-Campus Interviews (OCI). Panelists will share practical tips, best practices, and firsthand experiences intended to inspire and best position students searching for employment outside of OCI. Panelists: Christine Sohn | Judicial Law Clerk | WA State Court of Appeals Hiroko Peraza | Senior Manager, Lawyer Talent Acquisition & Outreach | Davis Wright Tremaine Erika Uhl | Deputy Attorney General | WA Attorney General’s Office  Moderator:  Erin Fullner | Associate Dean for Student Development | Seattle U Law

Contact McKenzie Conte with questions.

Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP)

ABA Litigation Section Judicial Intern Opportunity Program Applications Accepted Starting November 6th The American Bar Association’s Litigation Section is a place where law students become engaged in the legal profession and where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is advanced. One example is the Section’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP). JIOP is a summer internship program open to all first- and second-year underrepresented law students. Selected students intern for six weeks or more during the summer with a participating state or federal judge. The program offers a $2,000 award to each selected student. Students can also elect law school credit. Summer 2024 applications will be accepted for all students starting on November 6, 2023. The deadline for applying is January 12, 2024. Last year, JIOP offered internships to 159 law students representing 80 different law schools in locations throughout the country. The goal is to place 160 students during Summer 2024. Please review the program description and frequently asked questions. The program application and detailed program information will be live on the JIOP website on or after Nov. 6 at ambar.org/jiop. Applications are only accepted electronically through the JIOP website. Contact JIOP Program Director Gail Howard with additional questions at gail.howard@americanbar.org or (312) 988-6348. Apply early. Last year’s program had more than 770 applications. Screening interviews are guaranteed for the first 500 applicants. Other students will be screened on an as-needed basis. Membership in the ABA and Litigation Section is free for law students. Students can join at ambar.org/joinlt or by calling (800) 285-2221 for access to the Section’s multimedia resources, professional development opportunities, and content from our 35 practice-specific committees. Learn more at ambar.org/litigation.

Learn more about JIOP

Defenders Rising Virtual Meet-ups

The Washington Defender Association (WDA) Defenders Rising Initiative is hosting two upcoming Public Defender Panels. These panels are virtual meet-ups offered to law students who are interested in learning about internship opportunities and life and work in public defense careers in Washington state. 

The same content will be offered on two dates/times to give students flexibility. This year the dates and times are:

Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 12:00 - 1:15 PM

Wednesday April 19, 2023, 4:00 - 5:15 PM

Bring your questions and join the Zoom! (The same link and meeting ID will be used for both sessions.)

Meeting ID: 825 6224 4244

Passcode: 133179

You will hear first-hand from public defenders from across the state of Washington as they share 

• Experiences working in public defense in different locations, 

• What they love about the work of public defense

• How different defender offices vary in size, type, and culture

• Opportunities and life outside of work in the communities where defenders live and work

Plus, you can learn about possible internship and externship opportunities along with hiring practices and tips for standing out in the application process. 

Learn more about Defenders Rising here. The goal of Defenders Rising is threefold: to cultivate the next generation of public defenders while they are still in law school; to increase diversity in the indigent defense bar; and to foster relationships between future defenders and defender offices across the state.   

Tech Bar Diversity Pipeline Program

FCBA Diversity Pipeline Program Info Session

Event: Informational session for employers, first-year law students, and law school administrators

Date/Time: Monday, October 24, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. ET

Location: Zoom

Topic: Creating Opportunities in Tech, Media and Telecom: Highlights of the Diversity Pipeline Program & Overview of the Year 3 Kickoff for the Summer of 2023

Description: To advance the FCBA's mission of fostering meaningful diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, the FCBA Diversity Pipeline Committee created two groundbreaking programs - the Diversity Pipeline Program (DPP) and the TMT Law & Policy Certificate Program - to attract, develop, and support diverse, first year law students from historically underrepresented and disadvantaged groups in pursuing legal careers in TMT law and policy.  

In its first year, the DPP received 100 student applications from 28 law schools from across the country, facilitated 19 paid internships with DPP employer participants, comprised of law firms, companies, trade organizations and non-profit organizations, and held over 30 hours of substantive instructional sessions for students pursuing the TMT Law & Policy Certificate. Year 2 of these programs has been another great success. After receiving almost 120 applications and holding 60 interviews, the Pipeline Program was able to place 30 first year law students in summer internships with 27 different employers – a >50% increase from year one. This year FCBA intends to further raise the bar.

In this informational webinar, tech bar leaders and inaugural diversity pipeline program interns will share their perspectives on the first two years of the DPP and the importance of diversity in the law and legal opportunities in TMT.  FCBA DPP committee chairs will share details on the purpose, timeline, and application process for summer 2023 internships.

Attendees are encouraged to read this seminal piece by FCBA member Lisa Fowlkes.

Click here to register.

Employer Registration is Now Open for Seattle U Law's Recent Grad On-Campus Interviewing Program

Seattle University School of Law invites you to participate in our 2022 Recent Grad On-Campus Interviewing (RG OCI) program. 

• Interviews will take place the week of October 10
• Employers may elect to interview candidates virtually or in-person on campus
• RG OCI connects new graduates (December ’21 & May ’22) with employers looking to hire for attorney and JD-advantage positions
• RG OCI is specifically timed for after July 2022 WA State Bar Exam results are posted

Join RG OCI to interview and hire new graduates for associate, staff attorney, & JD-advantage positions!

EMPLOYER REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

RG OCI is managed through our Symplicity system. If you do not have an account, visit Symplicity, click on “Employer” and choose the sign-up option on the right side of the screen.

To register for RG OCI, you must first log into Symplicity. Once you log in, click on the “OCI” tab on the left side of the page. Then, click on the “Schedule Request” tab, followed by the “Request A Schedule” button. Please complete the Schedule Request Form for the appropriate session and click “Submit.” Please note that our RG OCI programming will support both in-person and virtual interviews. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they are received, and you will be contacted with confirmation accordingly.

If you would like us to collect resumes for your firm so you can schedule interviews yourself, please complete the Schedule Request Form, per above, and select “Resume Collect” rather than “Interview.”

Questions? Contact Matt Etter, Director of Professional Development & Employer Relations.

Game On

With the bar exam behind you, law grads, let the games begin! In many ways, a job search is like a strategy game. You won’t always be in the mood to look for jobs, so it's important to build engines that will keep you moving, even when you're not feeling particularly motivated.

Every bit of planning you do moves you closer to the finish line.

Step 1: Create a map.

Have a concrete plan for when, how, and where you’ll look for jobs. Write job search tasks into an official schedule. Include time for looking for posted positions on a variety of sites (Symplicity, WSBA, KCBA, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar, WA Careers, Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.), writing and updating cover letters, meeting (in person or virtually) attorney contacts for coffee, attending panels and events, and volunteering. Keep track of your steps.

Step 2: Follow the rules.

It can be hard to listen to yourself, but you are the authority on your job search—no one else will make you do this work. Make sure you’re taking your own advice and directives seriously. An accountability partner can be helpful, so stay in touch with classmates, mentors, CPD advisors, and others who will encourage you in your efforts. What you say goes, so if you write an activity in your calendar, that’s a real “to do” item…DO IT.

Step 3: Continually reevaluate your strategy.

What works for some may not work for you. Feel free to adjust your plan. By keeping track of your tasks, you’ll be able to look back and see what’s gotten traction and what needs revamping. Try fresh ideas. As long as you keep moving, you’re doing something right.

Step 4: Encourage others (and ask for encouragement).

Brainstorming is a lot more fun with a friend. Surround yourself with positive people who will support you, give you constructive ideas, and help build you back up when you’ve had a hard week.

Step 5: WIN.

We say it again and again: it’s not if you’ll get a job, but when. So remember that as long as you’re actively taking steps to find employment, you’re moving closer to the day when you win big and get that offer call. In this game, trying leads to winning—every time.