Interview Programs

Yale students seek employment experiences in private practice, from large firms to solo practices; in federal, state and local government; in public interest; and in business. To facilitate hiring, CDO organizes and cosponsors several interview programs. All employers participating in our interview programs are required to comply with Yale's Employer Recruiting Policies, including our Nondiscrimination Policy.

Our January On Camera Interview “OCI” Program, is open to all employers seeking to hire 1Ls for 1L and/or 2L summer employment. Virtual nterviews are assigned by a lottery algorithm based on student bid rankings and availability. Employers are not permitted to prescreen candidates. Law firms are charged a recruiting fee to participate. 

Our September On Camera Interview Program (Sept OCI), scheduled for September 14-18, 2026, is open to all employers offering job opportunities for 2L and 3L students for summer and/or fall 2027 (informational or fellowship sponsor interviews are not permitted). The timing of this program typically works best for nonprofits, government agencies, and public interest law firms. Employers are able to pre-select candidates to virtually interview and there is no fee to participate.  

Cosponsored Interview Programs - Yale Law School participates in the Equal Justice Works Career Fair in Washington, DC, and cosponsors both the NYU Public Interest Legal Career Fair and the Columbia Overseas-Trained LL.M. Student Interview Program both in New York City. If you would like more information regarding these events, please contact CDO at 203-432-1676, or cdo.law@yale.edu.

Resume Collection -  If you are unable to participate in one of our interview programs, we welcome you to post employment opportunities through our online job posting system powered by Symplicity.