Career Services
The Office of Career & Professional Development is dedicated to providing students and graduates with the foundation necessary for successful career development and advancement. Our mission is achieved through workshops and seminars, career counseling, recruitment programs, resources, and networking opportunities.
Our aim is to help prepare our students in their pursuit of legal careers and in their roles as future leaders in America and the global community in a wide variety of settings, including private law firms, public interest organizations, corporations, businesses, government agencies, judicial clerkships, and non-traditional careers.
2026 Recruiting Program
Registration for the January and February Virtual On Camera Interview (OCI) program is now OPEN. Interviews will be fully virtual via Flo Recruit. This session is open to both Public and Private Sector employers.
Our Interview Programs are 100% pre-screened, meaning employers will be able to review application materials and select those students they wish to interview. All interview materials and preparation are administered via Symplicity. Employers, please ensure that you have an updated Symplicity account to receive the detailed registration announcement for Summer interviews.
To register, please log on to your 12Twenty account and select your preferred interview session. Please refer to this PDF for full OCI information, inclusive of costs.
Note: Public Interest employers are not charged to participate in our recruitment programs.
January Interview Dates - 7th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 16th
- January 2026 OCI Virtual Interviews (1L Summer 2026)
- January 2026 OCI Virtual Interview (2L Summer 2027 )
- January 2026 RESUME COLLECT (for 1L 2026 Summer OR 2L 2027 Summer)
February Interview Dates - Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- February 2026 Virtual OCI Program (1L Summer 2026)
- February 2026 Virtual OCI Program (2L Summer 2027)
- February 2026 RESUME COLLECT (for 1L 2026 Summer OR 2L 2027 Summer)
Contact Us
Lauren R. Jackson
Assistant Dean of Career Services
Lauren.Jackson@law.howard.edu
Deborah K. Baker
Director of Career Services
Deborah.Baker@law.howard.edu
Mo Del Villar
Assistant Director of Career Services
Mo.Delvillar@law.howard.edu
Louise Gray
OCS Coordinator
Louise.Gray@howard.edu
Location
Room 209, Notre Dame Hall
Hours of Operation
9:00am–5:00pm
Contact Us
(202) 806-8135
