University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law

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The Hub

The Hub is Richardson Law’s career services portal. Employers can register for free, recruit for students and recent graduates, manage and post your job openings 24/7.

Career Services For Employers

OPPORTUNITIES TO RECRUIT STUDENTS AND ALUMNI

Our Career Services Office provides many opportunities for legal employers to network with and recruit our students and alumni. We invite employers to host information sessions and informal social receptions both on-campus, virtually, or at employer offices. Other programs of interest include: On-Campus Interviews (OCIs), Public Interest Fairs and various Career Panels and Programs. Employers can reach out to jgerrard@hawaii.edu to discuss ways to attract Richardson students to their organization.

THE HUB

We encourage you to utilize our free, online career portal called The Hub! Please submit any career related events and/or employment opportunities by emailing lawjobs@hawaii.edu.

You may post the following positions:

  • Part-time academic year positions for students;
  • Part-time and full-time summer positions for students;
  • Internship, Externship and Pro Bono opportunities;
  • Permanent positions for recent graduates;
  • Judicial clerkship and fellowship opportunities; and
  • Scholarship opportunities for students.

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (OCIs)

Each year, our office hosts On-Campus Interviews (OCIs) in the fall and spring. Our OCI program provides:

  • Flexible full or half-day schedules;
  • Private interview rooms (or virtual interview rooms);
  • A light breakfast and lunch.

Spring 2025 OCI Timeline

Employer Registration Period

December 13, 2024 – January 03, 2025

Registering for OCI is simple! Each semester, employers are invited to register within a specific timeframe. Once the OCI registration period opens, follow the steps below to register:

  1. Access The Hub by logging in or creating an account.
  2. Click Register for OCI in the top right of the screen.
  3. Fill in the required fields.
  4. Post your job.
  5. WE TAKE CARE OF THE REST!

Student Application Period

January 04, 2025 – February 02, 2025

Students spend this time applying to your OCI job postings! After the application period ends, our career services office will email you the students’ application materials for your review.

Employer Decision Period

February 03, 2025 – February 14, 2025

During this time period, you will decide whom you wish to extend interviews to. You are able to do this via our career services site The Hub, however, the best way to do this is to email lawjobs@hawaii.edu the list of names you would like to extend interviews to.

Please keep in mind that by participating in OCI, Employers agree to:

  • Put all job offers in writing / email.
  • Not put undue pressure on a student to accept an offer on the spot or within an unusually short timespan / no exploding offers.
  • Give students a minimum of two (2) weeks from the date the offer is made to make a decision.
  • Allow a student up to an additional two (2) weeks to decide should the student request an extension depending on the employer’s business needs and circumstances. 
  • Abide by the Law School’s Non-discrimination Policy as it relates to hiring, retention, and conditions of employment.
  • NOTE: Employers who extend exploding offers and/or do not otherwise comply with the OCI policies, may be excluded from future recruitment opportunities.

Student Interview Decision Period

February 15, 2025 – February 17, 2025

This is where students will decide whether to accept or reject your interview. You will be notified via email when a student accepts/rejects your request for an interview.

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There is no cost associated with the OCI program. In addition to our traditional on-campus interview programs, we can help schedule on- and off-campus interviews during the academic year. While travel costs prevent many students from traveling to neighbor islands, several neighbor island judges and employers have travelled to Oʻahu to conduct on-campus interviews. We also offer employers the convenience of conducting virtual interviews.

All employers wishing to participate in the On-Campus Interview (OCI) program and/or on-campus recruiting activities must read the Non-Discrimination Policy of the William S. Richardson School of Law. Registering for the OCI program affirms an organization’s adherence to the non-discrimination policies of the University of Hawai‘i. The Law School requires that all interviewers be familiar with fair employment and interview practices and that they refrain from making any illegal inquiries. The Law School adheres to the University’s non-discrimination policies: “To promote an education climate that complies with equal opportunity/affirmative action policies of the University of Hawaiʻi, which is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income, assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, national guard absence, and status as a covered veteran.” See University of Hawaiʻi EEO/AA Policies.

Although Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has been repealed, there are still unresolved issues of discrimination involving LGBTQI individuals by the United States military employment policies. The William S. Richardson School of Law is required by law and by the University administration to allow military employers equal access to campus recruiting opportunities, despite military policies that violate University non-discrimination policy. The military must adhere to all other recruitment policies of the Law School. In allowing military employers to recruit on campus, the Law School is complying with the mandate of The Solomon Amendment that is a part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 1995. The Solomon Amendment stipulates that Federal funds, such as student aid, will be denied to any school that prevents the military from recruiting on its campus.

NOTE: By registering to participate in OCIs, I hereby acknowledge that I have read the University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law Non-Discrimination Policy. I affirm that my organization is an equal opportunity employer, offering employment without regard to race, color or national origin, gender, age, religion, physical disability, marital, parental or veteran status and sexual orientation, and that our interviewing practices at the law school will be in accordance with the law school’s policy.

PUBLIC INTEREST FAIR

Every fall, we invite public interest/public sector organizations to attend our Public Interest Fair. Typically occurring in November, this “Talk Story” tabling event presents you with the unique opportunity to share your public interest journey with students, inform them of your organization, and promote any upcoming summer externship and volunteer/pro bono opportunities.. Each organization in attendance is also encouraged to take part in our On-Campus Interview (OCI) program during the following Spring semester.

If you would like to have a table at the next Public Interest Fair, email jgerrard@hawaii.edu.

2024 Participating Organizations

Students can find contacts for each organization by clicking here.

The ACLU of Hawai‘i is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization that has been protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of the Hawaiian Islands since its inception in 1965. 

With help from community partners and volunteers, the ACLU of Hawai‘i works to ensure that the government does not violate fundamental constitutional rights of everyone — regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender expression, sexual orientation, or anything else. We fight for smart justice reforms, abortion access, gender equity, the right to privacy. They fight for a safer, more just Hawai‘i. 

CASA is the only volunteer program that empowers everyday citizens as officers of the court. In an overburdened social welfare system, abused and neglected children often slip through the cracks among hundreds of current cases. CASA volunteers change that. Appointed by Family Court judges, CASA volunteers typically handle one case at a time and commit to staying on that case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home.

Headquartered in Kapolei, CNHA is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. We provide access to capital, financial education and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. CNHA serves as a National Intermediary, providing grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi.

The County of Maui Department of the Corporation Counsel aims to support County government by providing legal advice and representation that promotes public interest, and promotes the countywide strategic priorities.

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer and chief law enforcement officer of the State of Hawaii.  The Attorney General is appointed by the Governor. 180 attorneys and over 500 professional and support personnel assist the Attorney General in fulfilling the responsibilities of the office.

Personally or through deputy attorneys general, the Attorney General (1) appears for the State in civil and criminal cases when the State is a party; (2) investigates violations of state laws, and initiates civil and criminal actions to enforce the laws or prosecute persons who violate them; (3) prepares legal opinions for the Governor, the Legislature, and the heads of state departments; (4) advises state officials on legal matters so that they may faithfully execute their duties and responsibilities; and (5) defends and represents state officials and employees when they are sued for actions they have taken or are about to take in connection with their state positions.

The Prosecuting Attorney is elected to office in the City & County of Honolulu. The officeholder is responsible for the prosecution of people for offenses to the laws and regulations established by the municipal government. Under the guidance of the Attorney General of Hawai’i, the Prosecuting Attorney of Honolulu also has the power to prosecute on behalf of the citizens of the state.

Founded by law students in 1986, Equal Justice Works is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings together an extensive network of law students, lawyers, advocates, legal services organizations, and supporters to promote a lifelong commitment to public service and equal justice.

The FBI is an intelligence-driven and threat-focused national security organization with both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities. It is the principal investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Justice and a full member of the U.S. Intelligence Community. The FBI has the authority and responsibility to investigate specific crimes assigned to it and to provide other law enforcement agencies with cooperative services, such as fingerprint identification, laboratory examinations, and training. The FBI also gathers, shares, and analyzes intelligence, both to support its own investigations and those of its partners and to better understand and combat the security threats facing the United States.

The Hawaii State Ethics Commission is dedicated to maintaining the public’s trust in government by fostering high ethical standards among public officials. They administer the State Ethics Code and Lobbyists Law, offering services to guide, educate, and ensure compliance among state officials, legislators, and lobbyists.

The mission of the Judiciary, as an independent branch of government, is to administer justice in an impartial, efficient and accessible manner in accordance with the law.

The Army National Guard is a part-time state-based military component that serves a dual mission. Each Guard unit serves under the command of their state governor to respond to natural disasters or other state emergencies. In addition, Guard units can be activated to defend the nation when needed.

The HCRC was organized in 1990 and officially opened its doors in January 1991. Since then, the HCRC has enforced state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment (H.R.S. Chapter 378, Part I), housing (H.R.S. Chapter 515); public accommodations (H.R.S. Chapter 489), and access to state and state-funded services (H.R.S. section 368-1.5). The HCRC receives, investigates, conciliates, and adjudicates complaints of discrimination. The HCRC has five (5) uncompensated volunteer Commissioners. They are appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, based on their knowledge and experience in civil rights matters and commitment to preserve the civil rights of all individuals.

Hawaiʻi Land Trust (HILT) takes a uniquely Hawaiian and holistic approach to land conservation. HILT conserve lands that enable Hawaiʻi’s long-term well-being, prioritizing the protection of coastlines, wahi kupuna (Hawaiian cultural landscapes), and lands that grow healthy food for Hawaiʻi’s people. HILT seek to complement the stewardship others are providing for mountaintop watersheds by concentrating largely on needs and opportunities for coastal and agricultural lands. HILT protects valuable and irreplaceable lands through the use of Conservation Easements held in perpetuity, or fee simple purchase.

The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence addresses the social, political, and economic impacts of domestic violence on individuals, families, and communities.

The mission of the Judiciary, as an independent branch of government, is to administer justice in an impartial, efficient and accessible manner in accordance with the law. The Third Circuit Court is the court of Hawaiʻi Island.

The Corporation Counsel’s role is to serve as the municipal government’s lawyer. The department practices civil law, representing the City in all legal proceedings and performing all other legal services required by the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu and other laws. In this capacity, the department is charged with:

  • Serving as the revisor of the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu (1973 Edition).
  • Providing advice or written opinions to any officer, department head, board, commission, City Council, or other unit of local government;
  • Making recommendations to the City Council for or against the settlement or dismissal of legal proceedings;
  • Approving as to form all surety bonds, contracts and ordinances;
  • Examining and approving title to all real property to be acquired by the City;
  • Investigating, evaluating and recommending disposition of all claims made against the City; and
  • Providing advice or representation on other matters as assigned;

The Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i is a public interest, non-profit law firm dedicated to achieving fairness and justice through legal advocacy, outreach, and education for those in need.

Established in 1950, Legal Aid has 10 offices statewide and over 100 staff members dedicated to achieving Legal Aid’s vision of “Building a Just Society.”

Maximum Legal Services Corporation (“MaxCorp”) is Hawaii’s only full service charitable non-profit corporation (501(c)(3) organization) providing comprehensive legal, fiduciary, social and administrative services for trusts, estates, guardianships and conservatorships for people of all ages across the State of Hawaii.

The Medical-Legal Partnership for Children in Hawai’i (MLPC) is a unique collaboration between the William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawai’i at Mānoa) and Kōkua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services (KKV), a community health center.  MLPC seeks to address and improve the social determinants of health that impact child and family well-being. MLPC follows the national medical-legal partnership model of engaging in the following three core activities:

  1. Working together as doctors and lawyers and communities to address systemic advocacy issues, including policy change, community empowerment, and professional training. 
  2. Providing direct legal services to low-income clients through Legal Advocacy Clinics on-site at a community health clinic setting;
  3. Transforming legal and health practice through professional education and training; and

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency created in 1935 and vested with the power to safeguard employees’ rights to organize, engage with one another to seek better working conditions, choose whether or not to have a collective bargaining representative negotiate on their behalf with their employer, or refrain from doing so. The NLRB also acts to prevent and remedy unfair labor practices committed by private sector employers and unions, as well as conducts secret-ballot elections regarding union representation. The NLRB is a bifurcated agency governed on one side by a five-person Board and on the other side by a General Counsel. Board Members and the General Counsel are appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate. The responsibilities and functions of the Agency under the 1935 National Labor Relations Act, as amended, are carried out by the National Labor Relations Board and its General Counsel, who, in addition to independent authority under the statute, exercises other authority by delegation from the Board.

Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation’s mission is to protect and advance Native Hawaiian identity and culture.

NHLC carries out its mission by integrating Kanaka Maoli (indigenous Hawaiian) values into the practice of law and advocacy in courts and before administrative agencies. Our work contributes to the protection and preservation of Native Hawaiian culture, identity, health, and well being. NHLC provides Native Hawaiian families and communities with legal advocates to navigate legal challenges in which Native Hawaiian rights are at stake.

The Office of the Federal Public Defender exists to vindicate the Sixth Amendment right to the effective assistance of counsel by providing competent legal representation to people who are facing criminal charges in federal court and who are unable to afford a lawyer to represent them.

The Office of the Public Defender was established pursuant to Section 802-8, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, implementing Federal and State constitutional mandates that any indigent person charged with a criminal offense or threatened with the loss of liberty shall be provided with the assistance of legal counsel.  The Office of the Public Defender became operational on February 2, 1970 and has been administratively attached to the Department of Budget and Finance since 1980.


The team at Speak Out & Up Law is focused on working to end violence against women and girls, building community with uncommon allies, elevating the voices of those who have been silenced, and enhancing service provision to underserved communities. The Law Firm’s primary areas of practice include family law, criminal legal defense, landlord/tenant, mediation, and civil/human rights protection.

The Legal Clinic (TLC) is dedicated to ensuring justice for low-income immigrants and migrants in Hawai‘i through high-quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. TLC believes that immigrants seeking assistance with naturalization (citizenship) applications, asylum petitions, or family reunification deserve access to experienced and effective legal support. No one should be denied the help of a lawyer due to inability to pay or immigration status. In addition, TLC is committed to supporting DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) cases and advocating for the rights of COFA (Compacts of Free Association) citizens in Hawai‘i.

Nearly one in five residents of Hawai‘i is an immigrant, with over half of them being naturalized U.S. citizens. Yet, access to affordable or free immigration legal services is limited. Immigrants who fear persecution upon returning to their home countries may qualify for asylum or other legal protections, while others who are already eligible for citizenship may lack the resources or information needed to apply.

The Mediation Center of the Pacific (the Mediation Center) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation that was founded in 1979 to provide Hawaii’s people with peaceful approaches to working through conflict. The Mediation Center was one of the earliest established community mediation centers in the nation, and it has continued to grow and evolve since that time. Over the years, the Mediation Center has developed programs and processes that meet the unique needs of Hawaii’s culturally diverse populations. Parties in conflict are assisted in resolving their immediate dispute, as well as in improving communication and strengthening their relationships for the future. 

Founded in 1972, The Trust for Public Land was established on the belief that everyone should have access to nature and outdoor spaces close to home, in the cities and communities where they live. TPL collaborates with communities to create parks and protect public lands in areas where they are most needed, driven by a commitment to health, equity, and justice.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Legal Services System is an integrated network of Counsel offices with a global presence, comprising 51 offices across the continental United States and additional locations in Hawaii, Alaska, Korea, Japan, Germany, and Iraq. This extensive network includes over 500 attorneys and support staff who serve as advisors to decision-makers, playing a vital role in the planning and execution of Corps projects.

The primary goal of the Corps’ legal team is to practice preventive law, actively engaging in the planning and design phases of projects to ensure smooth and effective implementation. The Corps legal services organization is widely respected as a leader in Partnering and Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs. The legal team’s mission is to represent the Corps’ legal position and uphold its rights in areas such as contract law, environmental law, fiscal law, tort and admiralty claims, personnel law, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters.

The mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii, is to investigate and prosecute federal crimes and defend the interests of the United States in civil litigation in a manner that is just and consistent with the priorities established by the Attorney General of the United States.

Provide the Department of the Air Force, commanders, and personnel with professional, full-spectrum legal support, at the speed of relevance, for mission success in joint and coalition operations.

The Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps provides full-spectrum legal services to enable naval and joint operations in support of U.S. national security.

Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi is a non-profit legal service organization, established in 1981, that provides legal assistance to the low to moderate income community through education, legal advice clinics, brief services, and referrals to pro bono attorneys for direct representation. Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi partners with volunteer attorneys to provide services to those who qualify based on income and legal issue. Volunteer attorneys are the backbone of the organization, without whom access to justice could not be achieved in Hawaiʻi.

The Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic is part of the Clinical Law Program at the William S. Richardson School of Law. The clinic provides income-eligible, specialized legal services to underserved immigrants in Hawaii and trains law students in the delivery of those services.