On-Campus Recruitment

Getting Started | Important Dates | FAQs | Resources | Resume Requests | OCRP | NALP Guidelines | Equal Opportunity | Meet With Us | Employer Information

Fall 2012 August OCI (August OCI) at Northwestern Law begins on Tuesday, August 14 and ends Friday, August 24. Information regarding Fall 2012 September OCI (September OCI) will be coming soon. As you conduct your job search, remember that OCI is only one means of securing employment. Be sure to talk with your Career Advisor about all the ways to find the right job for you.

Getting Started

We use Symplicity to manage all aspects of our OCI process. For Symplicity instructions, please review our Symplicity Student Manual (pdf) .

To participate in OCI, you must:

• Have attended our spring OCI Orientation program
• Update your student profile in Symplicity
• Enter any times you will not be available to interview during OCI
• Upload your one (1) page resume
• Complete the online Summer Job Survey (available late-June)
• Submit your bids, through Symplicity, by 12:00 p.m. (Central) on Monday, July 30

Important Dates (all times Central Time Zone)

For the most current and complete information on all important recruitment dates, please review the Fall Recruiting Calendar under the Resources tab in Symplicity.

Frequently Asked OCI Questions

Throughout the summer and the beginning of the school year, we will provide a continually updated list of frequently asked questions about OCI and the fall recruitment process. Please be sure to check our FAQs document in your Symplicity document library, as if you have a question, this may be an easy place to find a quick answer.

Resources

(all found in your Symplicity document library unless otherwise indicated)

• Fall 2011 OCI and Resume Request Recruitment Procedures and Guidelines: Provides full details regarding OCI, including bidding instructions, the interview process, and important participation rules. A must read if you are participating in OCI.
• OCI Deadline Grid: A quick guide to important deadlines for waitlist promotions, cancellations, and open sign-ups.
• Symplicity Instructions on Changing the Default OCI Resume
• Summer Survey Database (Direct Link) : Want to know what it is like to work for a certain employer? Read what Northwestern Law students had to say.
• Fall Recruiting Orientation Slides: A great way to refresh your memory in order to be best prepared for OCI.
• Job Search Tools: Do you need references for updating your resume or cover letter? Are you seeking listings of various legal employers? Would you like to access the Vault Guides? All these resources and more can be found on our Job Search Tools page.

Resume Request Program

In addition to the numerous employers that interview during OCI, a large number of employers will collect application materials through our Resume Request Program. Deadlines are on a rolling basis, so be sure to check Symplicity regularly. For full details regarding the Resume Request Program, please read our Fall 2012 OCI and Resume Request Recruitment Procedures and Guidelines in your Symplicity document library.

Off-Campus Recruitment Program (OCRP)

Each fall, in conjunction with several other law schools, Northwestern Law participates in a series of off-campus job fairs, referred to as our Off-Campus Recruitment Program (OCRP). This year, OCRP job fairs will be conducted in Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington DC. For more details, please visit the Career Center's Off-Campus Recruitment web page.

NALP Recruitment Guidelines

In order to ensure a fair recruiting process for students and employers, NALP has set forth principles and standards by which schools, students, and employers are expected to adhere.

• NALP Timing of Offers (pdf): A summary of the rules regarding the timing, holding, and acceptance of offers of employment
• NALP Principles and Standards: The full text of NALP's ethical recruiting standards and appropriate offer deadlines and timelines.
• Student Professionalism During Interview Season (pdf): A quick guide from NALP answering a range of questions regarding your ethical responsibilities throughout the offer, decision-making and acceptance process.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

• Northwestern Law Statement on Equal Opportunity
• Notice of Military Discrimination and Law School Non-Discrimination Policy

Meet With Us!

Whether you have questions about the OCI process, fall recruiting, your short- or long-term plans, or simply want to let us know how you are doing, we are happy to meet with you. Be sure to keep in touch with your Career Advisor throughout the summer and the school year. To schedule an appointment, simply contact our front desk at (312) 503-3498. If you cannot make it in to see your Career Advisor, emails and phone calls are always welcome.

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Employer Information

Employers interested in recruiting Northwestern Law students and alums.