SUMMER INTERVIEW PROGRAM (SIP)
Each year law firms, corporations, and government organizations conduct 20-minute interviews for summer and full-time positions. Students indicate their interview preferences through an online bidding system, and interviews are assigned by lottery.
EARLY APPLICATION PERIOD (EAP)
Pre-screened program for Summer Interview Program (SIP) employers. Students may apply (with resume and transcript) to up to six participating employers
Prior to Registering:
Please read Columbia Law School’s Employer Recruitment Policies. You will be prompted to agree to our non-discrimination policies during registration on Symplicity.
Please note, students may not apply directly or interview with SIP/EAP employers/offices, with limited exceptions:
- Prior relationship (SEO, paralegal, 1L summer associate)
- Job Fairs (Loyola Patent Interview Program, Bay Area Diversity Job Fair, Lavender Law, etc.)
- Employer-sponsored fellowship/scholarship programs
Click here for detailed registration instructions.
| Program | Early Application Period (EAP) 2024 | Summer Interview Program (SIP) 2024 |
| Program Date(s) | N/A | July 24, 25, 26 |
| Program Information | Students may apply early to up to six firms participating in SIP. Pre-screened interviews | Employers recruiting for Summer and Fall 2025 positions. Lottery Program |
| Interviews | Scheduled by Employer | Hosted virtually on Flo Recruit |
| Employer Priority Registration Period | February 22 - March 8 | February 22 - March 8 |
| Interview Date Assignment (for Employers) | N/A | April 2 |
| Student Bidding Period | June 11 - June 17 | June 24 - July 15 |
| Preliminary Interview Schedules Available | Application Packets Available June 18 | July 19 |
Timing of Offers and Decisions See full timing/offer guidelines here. | EAP Interview invitations to be extended by Monday, July 1 EAP Offer Decisions due by Friday, July 12 EAP offers must remain open for 14 days from the date of offer letter. | SIP offers must remain open for 14 days from the date of offer letter. SIP employers should grant a reasonable extension if the request is received in writing from the student prior to the expiration of the offer. |
| Deposit & Schedule Fees A full day schedule includes up to 22 interview slots There is no fee for public sector employers and employers with fewer than 50 attorneys. | $500 fee per firm. Firms that receive fewer than 5 applicants will not be charged. | Deposit: |
Job Postings for employers/office locations not participating in SIP/EAP will be shared with students as of Monday, May 13, 2024.