Interested in a career in plaintiffs’ side law, whether civil rights, environment, antitrust, and more? Then you should check out the National Plaintiffs’ Law Association (NPLA) Summer 2026 Job Fair. The NPLA Fair features 60+ plaintiffs’ side firms who are hiring for summer 2L internships and post-graduate associate positions. Interviews will be held virtually on June 29 - July 1.
On Wednesday, June 10th at 7 p.m., join us for a virtual information session on how to make the most of the NPLA Job Fair. We will be joined by recent graduate and NPLA Board member, Abbey Shaska Carbajal, and Kipp Mueller '14, partner at Brent & Fiol, LLP, one of the employers participating in the fair.
This event will cover:
- Important dates and deadlines
- Cover letter prep
- Timeline and application guidance
- Preliminary interview tips and how to start preparing
- Tips for pursuing a career in plaintiffs’ side law
Attend this event to get advice on the 2026 Fair so that you can feel prepared heading into it!
Register in advance on Zoom.
Additionally, registration for the NPLA Summer 2026 Job Fair is open now. The deadline to register, upload applications, and bid for interview spots is June 21, 2026.
Interested in the NPLA Job Fair and plaintiffs’ law more generally? Want help on crafting or refining your resume and cover letters? Could you benefit from a mock interview or interview coaching session? Don’t hesitate to reach out to PIPS Adviser Molly Griffard or schedule an appointment via Symplicity.
* Please note that the inclusion of any particular law firm in the NPLA Job Fair does not guarantee that they will meet the standards for Columbia Summer Funding (CSF) or Columbia’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP). Past eligibility for CSF and/or LRAP does not guarantee that a firm will qualify in the future. To verify a specific firm's current eligibility, contact [email protected] or [email protected] before applying or accepting an offer. For all other questions about LRAP, please contact Grace Shim at [email protected].
Presented by the Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers (the PI/PS Office), Office of Private Sector Careers (OPSC), and the Columbia Plaintiffs’ Law Association (CPLA).