Welcome Employers

Thank you for your interest in recruiting students and alumni from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law. 

The Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD), is here to assist you with your recruiting needs.  We invite you to post an employment opportunity and to participate in our On-Campus Interview (OCI) Programs and learn more about the talented candidates at Thurgood Law. 

The OCPD manages its recruiting efforts through Symplicity. You can also use the forms provided below to participate in our programs.
 * It is easy to create an account or log-in and post a job, sign up for OCI, or update your profile.

Virtual Jobs/Scholarships Bank

The Office hosts a virtual jobs/scholarships bank year-round for students and alumni. Posting a position or opportunity is a quick and direct way to reach quality candidates. For your convenience, we have provided a form that we ask you complete and return to Sarah.doezema@tsu.edu.

Post a Job

On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program

Each year legal employers representing law firms, corporations, courts, government agencies, and public interest organizations visit our campus to conduct interviews. This year, OCI will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual! 

Why Hire Thurgood?

The diversity, practical experience, extracurricular success, and professionalism of our students and alumni make them valuable assets to any organization.
Plus, you'll join other organizations who've already discovered and hired talented candidates from Thurgood Law. 

Why participate in Thurgood Marshall's On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program?

It's an easy and convenient way to conduct interviews with as many candidates as you would like in one format on a date of your choosing.

Important Dates: 

2023 Fall OCI - Thurgood Marshall School of Law Session I

Registration (Employer schedule request): February 14, 2023 – July 5, 2023
Student Bidding Period: July 7, 2023 – July 16, 2023
Employers Review Student Bids: July 18, 2023 – July 19, 2023
Deadline for Employers to Submit Selected Candidates: July 24, 2023
Student Accept/Decline Period: July 25, 2023 – July 26, 2023
Interview Schedules Available for Employers & Students: July 28, 2023
Interview Dates: July 31, 2023 – August 3, 2023

2023 Fall OCI - Thurgood Marshall School of Law Session II

Registration (Employer schedule request): February 14, 2023 – October 18, 2023
Student Bidding Period: November 1, 2023 – November 3, 2023
Employers Review Student Bids: November 5, 2023 – November 8, 2023
Deadline for Employers to Submit Selected Candidates: November 9, 2023
Student Accept/Decline Period: November 11, 2023
Interview Schedules Available for Employers & Students: November 10, 2023
Interview Dates: November 14, 2023 – November 17, 2023

2024 Spring OCI- Thurgood Marshall School of Law Session I
Registration (Employer schedule request): October 14, 2023 – December 5th, 2023
Student Bidding Period: December 19, 2023 – November 22, 2023
Employers Review Student Bids: January 2, 2024 – January 6, 2025
Deadline for Employers to Submit Selected Candidates: January 8, 2024
Student Accept/Decline Period: January 8, 2024
Interview Schedules Available for Employers & Students:  January 10, 20023- January 13, 2023
Interview Dates: January 12, 20023- January 13, 2023

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Registration:

You may submit your registration via the CSO website Employer Sign Up (symplicity.com) 

After accessing your account, please follow these instructions:

On the home screen, look for the “Shortcuts” menu on the right side of the page.

Click “Submit Schedule Request”

Then, you should see a menu regarding Schedule Requests where you simply select the session.

On-Campus Interview Program,” or “Resume Collect” and then answer all required fields.

Resume Collect Option
The "Resume Collect" option allows employers to receive application materials and contact candidates directly to schedule interviews outside of the OCI dates.

If you have questions regarding registration or need any additional information, please contact Sarah S. Doezema Assistant Dean, Office of Career and Professional Development at Sarah.Doezema@tsu.edu or 713.313.7086.

We look forward to working with you to meet your hiring needs!

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age or disability in the administration of its academic or employment policies, or other school-administered rights, privileges, programs or activities.  Employers must agree to the Non-Discrimination Policy prior to using our services.  

We’re Here to Help

Employers may request our services by email, mail, fax, or telephone to any career services staff member. If you have questions regarding employment of our students or graduates, please contact the Career and Professional Development Team at 713.313.7086 or email Sarah.Doezema@tsu.edu.

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