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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 in July. 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 Mid-July
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