
Recruitment Programs & Job Fairs
On-Campus Interviews & Resume Collects
The On-Campus Interview Programs are recruiting programs that take place virtually or at the law school each year during the spring and fall and are designed to enhance employment opportunities for all Wake Forest law students. During this time, employers visit the campus to conduct screening interviews with law students for summer and/or permanent associate positions. Spring OCI begins early February and continues through mid-March. Fall OCI begins in early August and continues through September with occasional interviews in October.
Fall 2023 Recruiting Dates & Deadlines
Interview Dates | Session Number | Student Application Deadline* |
August 1 – 4, 2023 Virtual Only | Session 1 | July 14, 2023 |
August 21 – 25, 2023 Virtual or In-Person | Session 2 | August 4, 2023 |
September 12 – 14, 2023 Virtual or In-Person | Session 3 | August 25, 2023 |
October 3 – 5, 2023 Virtual or In-Person | Session 4 | September 15, 2023 |
Resume Collect Dates | Resume Collect Number | Student Application Deadline* |
July 14, 2023 | Resume Collect 1 | July 14, 2023 |
August 4, 2023 | Resume Collect 2 | August 4, 2023 |
August 25, 2023 | Resume Collect 3 | August 25, 2023 |
September 15, 2023 | Resume Collect 4 | September 15, 2023 |
*Student application period opens: July 1, 2023
(Students may start reviewing employers on: June 1, 2023)
Wake Forest University School of Law Interview Program Policy
- Students can review Wake Forest Law’s full recruiting policies here.
- All interview programs are 100% pre-select, which means you only attend if you are selected for interviews in advance.
- Also, please note that it is important that you not submit an application to the participating employers directly, prior to the interview programs. Many of these interview programs are sponsored by a consortium of schools where each school has to abide by certain rules or forfeit the right to participate in future interview programs. Not submitting an application directly prior to the interview program is a standing rule for all schools in order to ensure that all students are on the same footing and that employers enjoy the benefit of the streamlined recruiting process that interview programs have to offer.
- Remember, per the Student Professionalism Contract, you are obligated to attend all interviews received through Wake Forest Law-sponsored recruiting programs (even if you only receive one interview), unless you have accepted another offer. Do not apply for events if you are not available to attend! Prior to placing any applications for location-specific interview programs, we strongly urge you to check your finances in advance to determine if you can afford the costs associated with traveling to multiple programs, if they are being held in person.
Location-specific, Practice Area-specific, and Diversity Interview Interview Programs
Wake Forest University School of Law participates in multiple location-specific, practice area-specific, and diversity interview programs. As a student, you have access to employers who may not participate in on-campus interviewing due to distance and time constraints, or who may be seeking students with specific credentials or characteristics.
Students should check back often for updates on student registration timelines, interview dates & locations for each program as our website is updated when program dates are distributed. If you have questions about any interview program, please contact Catherine Sapp in the Office of Career & Professional Development (sappcc@wfu.edu) or speak with your Career Advisor.
Location Specific Interview Programs
Interview Program | Interview Date(s) | Location(s) |
New England Interview Program
| August 4, 2023 | Virtual |
North Carolina Legal Interview Program
| February 10 & 11, 2023 | Virtual |
Practice Specific Interview Programs
Interview Program | Interview Date(s) | Location(s) |
National District Attorneys Association Job Fair
| January 29-30, 2023 | Washington, DC |
Loyola Patent Law Interview Program
| In-Person Program: July 20-21, 2023 Virtual Program: July 24, 2023 | Chicago, IL & Virtually |
Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair (SIPJF)
| July 27, 2023 | Virtual |
San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association (SFIPLA) Bay Area Job Fair
| July 28, 2023 | San Francisco, CA |
Equal Justice Works Conference
| TBD | Virtual |
Equal Justice Works Career Fair
| October 12-14, 2023 | Virtual |
New York State Public Defenders Career Fair
| TBD | TBD |
Diversity Interview Programs
For a comprehensive listing of diversity scholarships, clerkships, mentorships, internships, conventions and job fairs available to Wake Forest Law students, please review our Diversity Matters section of the Wake Forest Law Career Planning Guide.
Interview Program | Interview Date(s) | Location(s) |
Nashville Bar Association Damali Booker 1L Minority Job Fair
| January 28, 2023 | Nashville, TN |
National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Annual Convention
| February 1-5, 2023 | Orlando, FL |
2nd Annual Break Into Law Conference
| July 8-9, 2023 | Virtual |
Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF)
| July 13-14, 2023 | Virtual |
Bay Area Diversity Career Fair (Rising 2Ls Only) | Student Information
| July 13-14, 2023 | Virtual |
The Boston Lawyers Group Job Fair for Law Students of Color (Rising 2Ls Only)
| July 19, 2023 | Virtual |
Delaware Minority Job Fair/Philadelphia Area Diversity Job Fair | Participating Employers
| July 22, 2023 | Virtual |
Lavender Law (LGBT Conference & Career Fair)
| July 24-26, 2023 | Chicago, IL |
Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair Student information
| July 24-25, 2023 | Indianapolis, IN |
Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference (MMRC)
| August 4, 2023 | Virtual |
Heartland Legal Diversity Job Fair
| August 12, 2023 | Kansas City, MO |
National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) Job Fair
| August 15, 2023 | Chicago, IL |
Empire State Legal Diversity Career Fair
| TBD | TBD |
Non-Discrimination Policy Wake Forest University is committed to diversity, inclusion and the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices and its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status. Additionally, the University promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. This policy must also be adhered to by all persons, companies and organizations recruiting at Wake Forest University School of Law.