Law Career Strategy for Employers

Every year OCS invites employers to participate in our Summer OCI Program that takes place throughout August, September, and October, and our Winter OCI Program that takes place throughout January, February, and March. There is no fee to participate. These programs are designed specifically for employers with future hiring needs for the summer or academic semesters, and are looking for law clerks or recent graduates for associate positions.

Through these programs, we collect students’ applications, distribute them electronically to you, and schedule interviews on your desired date. Our recruitment programs allow you to interview multiple students during a single morning or afternoon session on campus or virtually. If you do not wish to come to campus or interview virtually, but still want to receive applications, you can select the “Resume Collection” option when registering.

You pre-screen resumes and other application materials, selecting only those students whom you wish to interview. If you have questions, please email Kimberly Underdown or call her at (210) 436-3511.

To register for the Summer and Winter OCI Programs, please log in to CORE. Enter your username and password. Your username is: [your email]. If you have forgotten your password or do not have a password, click on the “Forgot Password” tab, and you will receive a new password via email.

If you are a new participant or new point of contact for your organization, please click on the “Employer Sign Up” tab. If you encounter any problems retrieving your password or registering, please call our office at (210) 436-3511.

Once you have logged in, follow these steps to request an interview schedule:

• On the landing page, under “Register for OCI”, click on “Register.”
• A schedule form will open. Where it says “OCI Round,” use the drop-down menu and select the applicable program. (You will see all available dates for that month once you select a session.)
• Once you have selected the session, complete the form according to your date requests. If you have any special needs regarding your date, please indicate your requests in the scheduling notes section.
• When done, click “Submit.”
• Once you have registered for a particular session, you will click on “Post a Job” to input the specific position details to complete the process.

Our Project and Remote Opportunity Program (PROP) allows our students to get experience while providing you with assistance to meet your short-term needs. Students can help you with research, writing, discovery, trial preparation, due diligence, or transaction closings, among other tasks. The nature of this program lends itself to many creative temporary staffing solutions.

PROP provides employers with an efficient option for securing qualified applicants for temporary law clerk assignments. These short-term assignments can also be done remotely.

If you are interested in learning more about the Project and Remote Opportunity Program, email Anna-Laura Petri or call her at 210-436-3511. To hire a student, post your position in CORE.

If your firm or organization is interested in generating greater name recognition and familiarity among our students, we offer the opportunity to sponsor a light breakfast or lunch. Firm or organization representatives are welcome to attend, or we can have promotional material available for students to review.

Employers may post employment opportunities in CORE at no cost.

Employers posting a job announcement agree to comply with our Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment Policies.

The ABA has specific guidelines that govern full-time law students’ employment. And law students must work under the supervision of a licensed attorney if they are working in a legal capacity.

As a member of the National Association of Law Placement, St. Mary’s Law follows the NALP Principles for a Fair and Ethical Recruitment Process.

In accordance with the Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act, we will not post any unpaid internships with for-profit firms. All jobs posted with St. Mary’s University School of Law must be bona fide employment opportunities.

Employers recruiting at St. Mary’s University School of Law agree to contact OCS when their position is closed, canceled, or changed, and to notify OCS of any students or graduates hired.

When submitting a position, please verify that all information is correct. Positions are posted within one business day.

We reserve the right in our sole discretion to restrict or remove any job posting without notice that appears to violate our Equal Opportunity, Non-discrimination, Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment Policies or that we otherwise feel is inappropriate for our students and alumni.

For more information or assistance, please email Anna-Laura Petri or call her at (210) 436-3511.

We appreciate your listing an internship or postgraduate opportunity for St. Mary’s University School of Law students or graduates.

By posting a job in CORE, employers agree to strictly comply with these Policies.