EARLY INTERVIEW PROGRAM (EIP)
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) *NEW FOR 2023*
Students may apply early to up to 5 firms participating in EIP through Symplicity.
JOB POSTINGS (No Fees)
For summer and fall positions.
- Non-EIP/EAP employers - positions will not be shared with students until Friday, May 12, 2023.
- EIP/EAP employers with offices not participating in the programs - positions will not be shared with students until Monday, June 5, 2023.
NOTE: Students may not apply directly or interview with EIP/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
Program Details for EIP/EAP are listed below.
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.
View our detailed registration instructions here.
Program |
Early Interview Program (EIP) 2023 |
Early Application Period (EAP) 2023 |
Program Date(s) |
July 28, 31, August 1, 2 |
N/A |
Program Information |
Employers recruiting for Summer and Fall 2024 positions. |
Students may apply early to up to 5 firms participating in EIP. |
Interviews |
Hosted virtually on FloRecruit |
Scheduled by Employer |
Priority Registration Period |
February 17 - March 13 |
February 17 - March 13 |
Interview Date Assignment |
April 3 |
N/A |
Student Bidding Period |
June 16 - July 7 |
June 9 - June 15 |
Preliminary Interview Schedules Available |
July 21 |
Application Packets Available |
Timing of Offers and Decisions |
EIP offers must remain open until at least 21 days from the date of the offer letter for employers with 11+ 2L summer associates; firms with 10 or fewer 2L summer associates in their summer program may keep offers open for at least 14 days.
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Employers must respond to all students who apply during EAP by Friday, June 30. |
Deposit & Schedule Fees |
Deposit: $250 per schedule |
No Additional Fee. |