Dear Employer,
We are pleased to announce that registration for Howard University School of Law’s On-Campus Interviews (OCI) and Resume Collection for the 2025–2026 academic year is now open.
As the legal recruiting landscape continues to shift, Howard Law remains deeply committed to preserving a structured and equitable OCI process that supports both our students and employer partners. We believe that implementing an early OCI timeline is essential not only for facilitating meaningful engagement between employers and our talented students, but also for safeguarding the academic and emotional well-being of our student body
To that end, we are offering various rounds of OCI/Resume Collection for the Class of 2028:
January Interview Dates - 7 , 9 , 12 , 14 , 16 th th th th th
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)
All interviews will be conducted virtually, allowing employers flexibility while ensuring access to our students
Please note that, in accordance with our academic policies, first-year grades are submitted within thirty days of final exams. Therefore, students will be applying with their first semester grades. We are working closely with faculty to expedite the release of second semester grades where possible, so that employers may have access to updated academic information when making decisions.
Attached you will find a detailed breakdown of deadlines for each session. We kindly ask that you plan accordingly to meet these deadlines and help us maintain a smooth and student-centered recruiting process. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Howard University School of Law
We urge employers to continue using a broad set of criteria when selecting candidates, looking beyond fall grades to recognize the resilience, leadership, and potential that define Howard Law students. While no single approach can fully resolve the challenges of an evolving recruitment timeline, we believe this structured early OCI is the best path forward for our students. It allows them to remain competitive in the fast-moving legal market while maintaining their ability to focus on their professional growth over the summer.
We appreciate your continued support of Howard Law and our students, and we look forward to working with you in the upcoming recruitment cycle. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Career Services team at HUSLCareers@law.howard.edu.
Best Regards,
Lauren R. Jackson
Lauren R. Jackson, Esq. Assistant Dean Office of Career & Professional Development
Howard University School of Law
