CCBA Job Fair: Employers

For almost forty-three (43) years, the Cook County Bar Association has played a vital role in supporting the career development of law students through its annual Law Student Job Fair (“Job Fair”).  This event has evolved over the years to become one of the oldest, largest, and most well-respected professional employment events in the United States.  In that time, the CCBA Job Fair has provided one of the best means of securing quality legal experience ranging from legal internships to post-graduate employment for law students with top law firms, corporations, government agencies, and premier public-interest organizations from across the country.  We only invite students from fully accredited law schools that are ranked among the top forty (40) as determined by U.S. News and World Report, law schools at historically black colleges and universities, and law schools located in the Midwest according to NALP.

The volume of employers and students participating in the Job Fair has increased dramatically in recent years.  The growth of the Job Fair is attributed to the growing demand for a talented workforce by law firms and their clients.  Year after year, scores of the nation’s most talented law students convene in Chicago for the Job Fair to be matched with employers that are seeking the best and brightest young legal minds.  As a result, many CCBA Job Fair alum can be found among the ranks of elite law firm, Fortune 500, government, and premier public-interest organization rosters today.  And many of our long-time participating employers regard the Job Fair as the single greatest source for top legal talent nationwide.

In 2025, approximately 600 students interviewed with more than 80 employers, including law firms, corporations, government, and public interest organizations.  The success of the Job Fair is encouraging and speaks well for the continued success of employers’ seeking out top talent. The 43rd Annual CCBA Job Fair will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Hotel- Downtown/Lakefront, 511 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

In the event that you have questions or should require any additional information, please to contact me directly at (405) 802-8282 or raymondrushing@gmail.com or LeDeidre Turner at (773) 550-9747 or ledeidre.turner@gmail.com.  In advance, thank you for thoughtful consideration and support.

Sincerely,

Raymond Rushing
Co-Chair, CCBA Job Fair Committee