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.
 

Fall 2026 Virtual Mini OCI

Howard University School of Law's Office of Career & Professional Development invites employers to participate in our Fall 2026 Virtual Mini OCI Program. This recruiting program provides two interview sessions, allowing employers to select the recruiting timeline that best aligns with their hiring needs. 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.  Participating employers may interview 2L and 3L Howard Law students for 2027 Summer Associate, Summer Law Clerk, Summer Internship, Spring 2027 Externships, and Post-Graduate opportunities through our virtual interview program.

Registration is available through the Howard Law Employer Portal (12Twenty): Please refer to this PDF for full OCI information, inclusive of costs. 

law-howard.12twenty.com/hire
 

Note: Public Interest employers are not charged to participate in our recruitment programs. 

Questions? Contact the Office of Career & Professional Development at huslcareers@law.howard.edu or (202) 806-8135.

Early Fall Session Interview Dates - September 14^th, 16^th, 21st   & 23^rd 

• Fall 2026 Virtual Mini OCI - Early Session  (Sept 14-23)

Mid-Fall Session Interview Dates - September 28^th & 30^th; October 5^th & 7^th

• Fall 2026 Virtual Mini OCI - Mid-Fall Session (Sep 28 - Oct 7)

Note: Resume Collection is permitted for both rounds; Please indicate in the Special Instruction within the Registration