The Center for Professional Development does not support recruiting activities that involve discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicap, or veteran status or gender identity and expression.

In conjunction with the University's non-discrimination policy and the Association of American Law Schools policy against discrimination, the CPD communicates its non-discrimination policy and obtains assurances of compliance from each employer to whom we furnish assistance for interviewing and other employer-related functions.

For the rule in its entirety, please see University Rule 3361:10-13 .

The College of Law is a member of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP). All Cincinnati Law students are expected to abide by the recruiting and timing standards and guidelines set forth by NALP. As such, every student should read and review the Guidelines and know his or her responsibilities under the Guidelines as a student seeking summer or permanent employment. NALP employer members also abide by these guidelines to promote fair and ethical practices for the interviewing and decision making process.

The complete text of NALP's Principles and Standard's for Recruiting is set forth on the NALP web site. Students should pay particular attention to Part III, Principles for Candidates, as well as Part V, General Standards for the Timing of Offers and Decisions.

The Board of Commissioners on Character & Fitness is responsible for ensuring that each applicant for admission to the practice of law possesses the requisite character, fitness, and moral qualifications for admission. The Center for Professional Development (CPD) expects students to conduct themselves consistent with these essential eligibility requirements.

View the Definitions of Essential Eligibility Requirements for the Practice of Law in their entirety.