2021 Recruitment Programs

New York Program: Friday, July 30, 2021 | Virtual Video Interviews

GW Law will host an exclusive Regional Recruitment Program focused on New York on Friday, July 30, 2021. This program is open only to GW Law students and is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to working in New York. Students can expect to be involved in call-back interviews for the weeks following the program.

• Application Period Opens: June 14, 2021
• Application Deadline: July 12, 2021
• Students Notified of Status & Interview Times: July 23, 2021

The 2021 TLC program is a resume collection that will take place in July, 2021.

GW Law is a member of The Law Consortium (“TLC”), a group of law schools that coordinates recruitment programs focused on the Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, and San Francisco markets. The TLC Recruitment Programs operate through a separate Symplicity site.

GW Law students are invited to participate in this resume collection program. Employers will contact applicants directly for additional documentation or to schedule an interview virtually or at their office.

• Application Period Opens: June 7, 2021
• Application Deadline: June 30, 2021

Some employers cannot commit to the dates and timelines of our formal interview programs, but still want to receive applications from GW Law students. These employers may post a Job Listing in CORE.  Employers will continue to post jobs throughout the recruitment season, so be sure to check back frequently.

When the Summer 2021 OCI Recruitment Program is fully announced, the Job Listings section in CORE will include postings for summer 2022 positions, including summer associate positions at law firms and public sector opportunities.  Although these employers may not be available to participate in the GW Law recruitment program interview dates, many are still are committed to hiring on the traditional “OCI” timeline, which means they intend to review applications, interview, and make offers for summer 2022.  To view and apply to these employers, click on the “Job Listings” tab in CORE and search for “Summer” or “Post-Graduation,” and “Paid” positions using the filters available at the top of the job listings page.  For additional assistance, please contact the Career Center.

Students are encouraged to apply to employers not participating in our July and August recruiting programs by conducting a direct write application campaign. Submitting “direct writes” simply means that you independently research potential employers and submit application materials to them directly. This is particularly important for students interested in geographic market(s) that are not heavily represented through our formal recruitment programs.

Direct writes should be targeted to employers (typically large law firms) who plan to interview and hire during June, July, and early August. For a direct write application to be effective, the cover letter should be tailored for each specific employer. Why are you interested in the employer? Did you meet an attorney who works there? Is there an area of practice at their firm of specific interest to you, and why? And do you have ties to the geographic location of the firm? 

Make an appointment with a counselor to develop your direct write strategy.