The OCI Revolution: Adapting to the “New Normal” of Law Student Recruitment

Once upon a time, on-campus interviewing was an organized pathway for law student hiring. But now, it is neither “on-campus” nor “organized.” The new free market hiring practices have turned timelines and processes upside-down. With increasingly early marketing and deadlines, many law students are worrying about recruitment during their first couple months of their 1L year. This situation has created challenges for students, employers, and law schools alike. This expert panel assesses the situation and offers potential pathways for managing through the chaos.

Speakers:

Carey Bertolet Grand, Dean of Career Services, Cardozo School of Law

Bruce A. Elvin, Associate Dean and Senior Lecturing Fellow, Career & Professional Development Center, Duke University School of Law

Lillian Evans, Executive Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York

Nikia L. Gray, Executive Director, National Association of Law Placement (NALP)

Nancy Parker, Director of Attorney Recruitment, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Moderator:

Brian Farkas, ArentFox Schiff LLP