Interview Programs
The Career Development Office hosts three interview programs annually. These programs are Pepperdine’s on-campus interview (OCI) programs. You can find information about each of the three programs below.
Please reach out to cdo@pepperdine.edu with questions or for assistance determining which programs would best fit the needs of your firm or organization. Our office is eager to assist you in your recruiting efforts and we are confident our talented Pepperdine Caruso Law students will excel in their roles.
Fall Legal Interview Program (FLIP)
The Fall Legal Interview Program typically takes place in September. Through this program, employers can solicit applications for summer positions for the following year, post-bar positions for the following year, or part-time positions during the school year. Registration for this program generally opens in July.
Spring Interview Program (SIP)
The Spring Interview Program typically takes place in March. Through this program, employers can solicit applications for summer positions and post-bar positions. Registration for this program generally opens in November.
Early Interview Week (EIW)
Early Interview Week typically takes place over the summer. Through this program, large law firms can collect applications from rising 2Ls for summer associate leading to post-graduate positions and rising 3Ls for post-graduate positions. Registration for this program generally opens in February.
| Fall Legal Interview Program | Spring Interview Program | Early Interview Week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Opens | Early July | Mid-November | Mid-February |
| Interviews Typically Held | Late September | Mid-March | Summer |
| Program Format | Virtual and in-person | Virtual and in-person | Virtual |
| Which class years participate? | 2L and 3L | 1L, 2L, and 3L | Rising 2L and Rising 3L |
| Which employers participate? | Law firms, government, public interest, business & industry | Law firms, government, public interest, business & industry | Large law firms |
To see Pepperdine’s complete Employment Principles, please see here.