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Fall 2009 August OCI (August OCI) at Northwestern Law begins on Monday, August 10 and ends Wednesday, August 19. Information regarding Fall 2009 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 (http://www.law.northwestern.edu/symplicity) to manage all aspects of our OCI process. For Symplicity instructions, please review our Symplicity Student Manual (pdf).

• 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); and
• Submit your bids, through Symplicity, by 11:59 p.m. (Central) on July 22.

Date	Event
June 1	List of employers participating in August OCI is viewable in Symplicity
July 1	August OCI bidding begins at 9:00 a.m.
July 1	Off-Campus Recruiting Program (OCRP) bidding begins at 11:00 a.m.
July 17	OCRP bidding ends at 4:00 p.m.
July 22	Summer Job Survey must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.   August OCI bidding ends at 11:59 p.m.
July 28	August OCI interview schedules available in Symplicity

For the most current and complete information on all important recruitment dates, please review our Fall Recruiting Calendar (pdf).

Frequently Asked OCI Questions
Throughout the summer and the beginning of the school year, we will provide a continually update list of frequently asked questions about OCI and the fall recruitment process. Please be sure to check our FAQs (pdf),as if you have a question, this may be an easy place to find a quick answer.

• Fall 2009 OCI and Resume Request Recruitment Procedures and Guidelines (pdf): 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 (pdf): A quick guide to important deadlines for waitlist promotions, cancellations, and open sign-ups.
• Symplicity Instruction on Changing the Default OCI Resume (pdf)
• Summer Survey Database: Want to know what it is like to work for a certain employer? Read what Northwestern Law students had to say.
• Pre OCI Prep Session (pdf): The mechanics of OCI (add/drop/cancellation periods), the location of OCI interviews, & tips on interviewing.
• Fall Recruiting Orientation Slides (pdf): 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.

• Fall Recruiting Checklist (pdf): A checklist of things to do over the summer as your begin your job search.
• Fall Recruiting Video (Flash)
• The Chicago Legal Market 2009, Presented by Frank Kimball (Flash)
• Interviewing Workshop (Flash)

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 2009 OCI and Resume Request Recruitment Procedures and Guidelines (pdf).

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 Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. 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 Romeo Talento ( r-talento@law.northwestern.edu; 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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