Job Fair / On-Campus Interviews · Chicago, Illinois
The right legal opportunity starts with the right interview.
The CCBA Job Fair is a structured On-Campus Interview program. Students register, bid for employer opportunities, and interview with the organizations that select them.
- Date
- Friday, January 8, 2027
- Venue
- Embassy Suites
- Address
- 511 N. Columbus Drive · Chicago, IL 60611
A deliberate path from application to interview.
- 100participating employers
- 4steps in the OCI process
- 1focused interview day
Choose your guide
Find the path that fits your role.
Every participant has a different role in a successful Job Fair. Select the guide with the details, milestones, and next actions relevant to you.
Register, bid, and prepare for your interviews.
Eligibility context, application steps, ranked bidding, schedules, and what to bring.
Open student guide → 02 / EmployersMeet the legal talent your organization needs next.
Recruitment context, prescreening, selections, and employer participation.
Open employer guide → 03 / Law schoolsGuide students through every stage before interview day.
Liaison roles, school registration, verification, and applicant support.
Open law-school guide → 04 / PartnersInvest in the next generation of legal excellence.
Sponsorship levels, recognition opportunities, and custom partnerships.
Explore partnerships →How it works
Four steps.
One focused interview day.
- 01
Register
Applicants submit their profile and required materials through the official process.
- 02
Bid
Approved students rank the employer opportunities they want to pursue.
- 03
Be selected
Participating employers prescreen applicants and select interview candidates.
- 04
Interview
Selected applicants receive their schedules and meet employers on Job Fair day.
Plan ahead
A Chicago setting for interviews that can shape what comes next.
The 2027 CCBA Job Fair takes place at Embassy Suites, 511 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, on Friday, January 8, 2027. Detailed timing, transit, parking, and accessibility guidance will be posted as it is finalized.
Know before you go
A few answers
to get started.
Each audience guide has more detail. These are the essentials for understanding the 2027 program today.
Is this a walk-up networking fair?
No. The CCBA Job Fair is a structured OCI program. Applicants must register, complete the required process, and be selected by an employer before receiving a scheduled interview.
Are 2027 participation fees changing?
No. 2027 participation fees remain the same as in 2026. The law-school registration fee is $500; audience-specific fee and payment details are included on the relevant guide or will be issued with registration materials.
What should I do while final deadlines are pending?
Review the appropriate guide, prepare current materials, and use a reliable email address for official CCBA communications. Registration, bidding, and final schedule instructions will be posted here first.
CCBA Job Fair / On-Campus Interviews / 2027
The right interview can move everything forward.
Contact the CCBA Job Fair team for applicant updates, employer participation, law-school liaison support, or partnership information.
Contact the Job Fair team