Greetings from Florida State University College of Law Career Services and Professional Development Office
FSU LAW 2025 RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS
FSU College of Law’s Career Services Office is pleased to announce important information about its 2025 Recruitment programs for public and private sector employers to connect, interview and hire rising 2L, rising 3L and LLM students for law clerk and entry-level positions.
Our programs are designed to correspond with the varying timelines and hiring needs of today’s employers.
Private Sector Recruitment Program - Employers from the private sector interested in interviewing rising 2Ls for their 2026 Summer Associate positions may register for Virtual OCI, a Summer Resume Collect or provide their Direct Application Portal information. Important information about these programs is accessible here.
Fall Hybrid OCI - During September and October, FSU Law will offer both virtual and in-person OCI sessions for private and public sector employers to connect, interview and hire students for any employment opportunities. Important dates and registration information will be released soon.
Resume Collect - Throughout the year, employers may register for a Resume Collect to receive applications from interested students on a specific date they choose. To participate in Resume Collect, complete and submit the Resume Collect Registration Form.
Job Post - Employers can advertise positions at any time of the year through completing and submitting a Job Post Registration Form.
Networking Events/Information Panels - In addition to the recruitment and hiring programs described above, FSU Law offers other opportunities to engage with its students including participation in or hosting of networking events, receptions tied to recruiting season, and practice area or professional development workshops.
PRIVATE SECTOR RECRUITMENT FOR SUMMER 2026 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS
FSU College of Law offers three programs for private sector employers to recruit rising 2L students for 2026 Summer Associate/Law Clerk positions:
A. Virtual OCI – May, June, July and August
- May 13, 14, 15
- June 17, 18, 19
- July 28, 29, 30, 31
- August 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
B. Summer Resume Collect
C. Direct Apply Portal Information
Please complete and submit the Private Sector Recruitment Registration form to register for one of our programs. If you have questions about policies or participation, please contact FSU Law’s Career Services Office. Please review our Recruiting Guidelines before registering.
A. VIRTUAL OCI
To register for Virtual OCI, complete and submit the Private Sector Recruitment Registration form. Limited spots are available for Virtual OCI, and registration will close when full or by the deadlines below, whichever comes first.
May Virtual OCI (Fall 2024 Grades only): May Virtual OCI will take place on May 13, 14, and 15. Registration is on a rolling basis and will close when full or on April 18th, whichever comes first. Employers will receive their student application packets on or about May 5th and shall notify CSO of their selections within one week of receiving their packets. *Please note: For May Virtual OCI only, Spring 2025 grades will not be released before May Virtual OCI.
June Virtual OCI (Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Grades available): June Virtual OCI will take place on June 17, 18, and 19. Registration is on a rolling basis and will close when full or on May 8th, whichever comes first. Employers will receive students’ application packets on or about May 30th and shall notify CSO of their selections within one week of receiving the packets.
July Virtual OCI (Spring 2025 grades available): July Virtual OCI will take place on July 28, 29, 30 and 31. Registration is on a rolling basis and will close when full or on July 7th, whichever comes first. Employers will receive students’ application packets approximately two weeks prior to their registered interview date and shall notify CSO of their selections within one week of receiving the packets.
August Virtual OCI (Spring 2025 grades available): August Virtual OCI will take place on August 1, 5, 6, 7, 8. Registration is on a rolling basis and will close when full or on July 7th, whichever comes first. Employers will receive students’ application packets approximately two weeks prior to their registered interview date and shall notify CSO of their selections within one week of receiving the packets.
B. SUMMER RESUME COLLECT
The Summer Resume Collect Program is an opportunity for private sector employers not participating in Virtual OCI to receive application packets from rising 2L students for 2026 Summer Associate positions. Private sector employers select their own deadline by which students must apply and specify which documents are required to apply for the position. Following receipt of the applications the day after the deadline, employers can then contact and schedule interviews directly with students. CSO does not participate in coordinating or hosting interviews but remains available to assist both the student and employer throughout the process.
C. DIRECT APPLY INFORMATION
We encourage private sector employers not participating in Virtual OCI or Summer Resume Collect to share how students may apply for your Summer Associate positions. We will share this information with our students and remain available as a support for our students to assist them in the application process. To notify our office of your direct application portal, you can complete and submit the Private Sector Recruitment Registration form or email the Career Services Office with the link.
QUESTIONS?
For assistance, contact Jennifer Heckman, Director of Recruitment, or the Career Services Office at 850-644-4495.