The Career Development Office hosts a career expo each year in order to connect outstanding Mizzou Law students hunting for jobs with employers from across the country who practice all areas of law. To learn more about this event and how to attend, visit our Career Expo page.

The University of Missouri School of Law invites you to participate in our upcoming Spring 2026 Recruitment Program. We have an excellent group of first- and second-year students who are looking for summer positions and third-year students seeking permanent employment.

Early OCI: Interviews will be held Jan. 27 – Jan. 30, 2026. Employers will receive student applications by Jan. 15, and employers will submit their candidate selections by Jan. 21.

Regular OCI: Interviews will begin on Feb. 2 and will run through the beginning of April. Employers will receive student applications no later than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled interview, unless otherwise required, and employers must submit their candidate selections no later than one (1) week prior to the scheduled interview date. Please note that we will not hold OCI on Mondays.

Register for an On-Campus Interview: We use an online career services platform powered by 12Twenty that we call SAGE. Before you can post a job or register for OCI, you must first create an account on SAGE. We recommend that each person who is involved in recruiting create a separate account so that each of you can have access to the platform. If you have a 12Twenty account with any other school, your login information will be the same for all schools.

After creating an account, OCI registration on SAGE is a two-step process:
Step One: Register for an interview date and time. To do this, login to your account and click on the +Register button. From there, you will be able to complete basic information about date, times and rooms needed that will allow us to review and approve your request.
Step Two: After submitting your OCI request, you must submit an associated Job Post. This is where you will post details about the position, including application start and end dates, requested application materials, and a job description with hiring criteria. You can reach the job details form by selecting “Yes” when asked immediately after submitting your OCI request. You can also access the Job Details form at any time by going to the OCI and Job Listings tab and clicking on the relevant position.

Note that application start and end dates are not automatically determined based on your OCI date. SAGE allows each individual employer to set their dates to best fit their needs. We generally recommend setting your application deadline at least 2 weeks prior to your interview date to allow time for the review and selection process. The application deadline for all employers interviewing during Early OCI (Jan. 27 – Jan. 30) will be on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 11:45 p.m.

Finally, when completing your job details, you will see multiple options available for receiving applications. Please select “Apply via This Site.” You then will be able to view all applications for the position at any point in time by logging into your account, as well as download resumes and application packages of all or selected applicants.

Finalize Your On-Campus Interview:

• Application Package: Once your application period has closed, you may generate a resume book or application package in pdf format. Go to the Action button just below the blue task bar and select the option you prefer. We will not send you your application package unless you specifically request that we do so.
• Preselect: You are responsible for making all your interview selections on SAGE. You will note that on the “Applicants” page, there is a column labeled “Interview Decision.” Once your application period is closed and you have chosen which students to interview, you will make these selections. When your selections are complete, hit the Confirm button. The students will receive an email notifying them of your decision, and for those you selected to interview, they will be able to select an interview time.
• Interview Schedule: Once all students have selected times, we will finalize your interview schedule. You will receive an email notifying you when this is complete. Thereafter, you will be able to view your schedule on SAGE by going to Schedule on the blue task bar. By clicking on the Action tab, you will also have the option to export the schedule to save and print.
• In-person or Remote: For Spring OCI, you may interview in-person on campus or remote via a web conferencing platform of your choice. Email Jennifer Riedy Clark at riedyj@missouri.edu to let us know if you plan to interview remotely, otherwise it will be assumed that you plan to interview in-person on your interview date. If you will be interviewing remotely, please send us a link students can use to access the online platform you will be using.
• Post Job Opportunities and Collect Resumes: If you are unable to interview on campus but would like to consider our law students or graduates for summer, part-time or full-time employment, we maintain a job bank on SAGE that is visible year-round. Simply login and click on the +Post button. This will open a page where you can fill in the details of your position. Once your position has been submitted, you can return to the site, and by clicking on the “OCI and Job Listings” tab, you will be able to check on the approval status of the job, edit the listing, and post additional jobs. Note that in completing your job details, you will see multiple options available for receiving applications. Please select “Apply via This Site.” You then will be able to view all applications for the position at any point in time by logging into your account, as well as download resumes and application packages of all or selected applicants.
  
  Need Assistance?
  If you would prefer to request an OCI date, resume collect or job posting directly through our office, or if you have trouble logging on to SAGE, need assistance with your password, or have other questions, please feel free to email Jennifer Riedy Clark at riedyj@missouri.edu or call at (573) 882-0940.
  
  Thank you for thinking of Mizzou Law School for your hiring needs!

As the law school for Missouri, several students gain experiences working in the public sector during their summer breaks.

However, due to the fact that these experiences are unpaid, many students do not have the luxury to work for free.

In an effort to give back to the State of Missouri and help students pursue a path in the public sector, Mizzou Law is raising money to fund summer stipends for law students working in Missouri in either public interest or public service legal employment. Mizzou Law students excel in the future based on the real-world experience they gain through this opportunity, and their work makes a difference across the state.

Many of the amazing alumni that are currently working in the public sector, whether it be for the State of Missouri, for a Public Interest Law Firm, or a non-profit, did not have the opportunity to be paid for their work as law students. While we wish this was different, we are asking you to Pay-It-Forward and help a current law student pursue their dreams.

Mizzou Law will be hosting a Kick-Off Fundraiser Lunch and CLE on Wednesday, February 6^that Madison’s Café in Jefferson City, MO at 11:45 a.m. Dean Lyrissa Lidsky will be presenting a 1-hour ethics CLE and lunch will be provided. We are asking for a $35 donation to attend the lunch.

If you would like to attend, please contact Jennifer Riedy Clark, Director of Public Interest Programs, at riedyj@missouri.edu or 573-882-0940.

Further, if you would like to make a donation please visit our Pay It Forward giving page. Your gifts, no matter how big or small, keep the School of Law one of the best in the nation.

On-Campus or Remote Interviews

The Career Development Office welcomes requests from a firm, agency or organization to interview our students, and is able to offer on-campus and remote interview options at different points throughout the year.  Our 1L students typically interview during the spring semester, and interviews for 2Ls and 3Ls may occur at any point throughout the academic year. For information on how to schedule a date for on-campus or remote interviews, please contact the Career Development Office by email at mulawcareers@missouri.edu or by phone at 573-882-7386.

On-Campus Interviews

We invite you to send a representative of your firm, agency or organization to our campus to interview our students. We schedule on-campus interviews for 2Ls and 3Ls throughout the academic year. Our 1L students are eligible to interview only during the spring semester. For information on how to schedule a date for OCI, please contact the Career Development Office by email at mulawcareers@missouri.edu or by phone at 573-882-7386.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The University of Missouri School of Law is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all of its students and graduates, commensurate with their abilities and not limited by invidious discrimination, including discrimination based on race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a veteran, or any other basis forbidden by applicable law or university regulation.

The Law School may restrict or refuse services to any employer whose conduct is determined to have violated this policy, regardless of whether the conduct occurred on campus or elsewhere, during the recruiting process, or during summer or other employment of a law student, including employment as an intern or extern.

Complaint procedures have been established to provide a means for students who believe an employer has violated the Non-Discrimination Policy to bring the alleged conduct to the attention of the Law School. Notwithstanding the foregoing, based on current federal law and regulations, (the Solomon Amendment) the School is compelled to allow the military to recruit our students on campus or risk the loss of federal funding.

Interviewing Policies

Interviewers may and should ask novel or unusual interview questions to gauge a candidate’s analytical ability, professional demeanor, legal or academic experience, or other business-related skills. However, such questioning should not be used to elicit information regarding an applicant’s race, gender, marital/parental status, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Workplace Harassment

Federal and state laws prohibit workplace discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, disability, or age (age 40 or older). Some state and local laws also prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. Harassment can occur in a wide variety of circumstances, and by a wide variety of people. The harasser could be your manager or supervisor, a co-worker, or even a client. However, not all offensive or inappropriate behavior is illegal harassment. In order for the conduct to be considered illegal, it must be unwanted, and so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment. Depending on the severity and frequency, illegal harassment can include off-putting jokes or comments, ridicule, insults, epithets and slurs, as well as physical assaults, intimidation, and threats. Exposing someone to offensive objects or pictures can also be considered illegal harassment.

Victims of workplace harassment are encouraged to inform the harasser directly that the conduct is unwelcome and should cease. Harassment should also be reported to management. Many employers have procedures in place for reporting harassment, and these should be reviewed and followed. The Law School also encourages anyone who has witnessed or been the victim of workplace harassment while a law student to file a complaint with the Career Development Office.