University of Miami School of Law implements its Interview Cancellation and No-Show Policies for its recruiting programs because a student’s failure to appear for an interview reflects negatively upon the law school and its students. The policy is also designed to prevent students from losing opportunities to interview due to another student’s failure to appear.
Students are expected to approach all offers of employment with professionalism by acknowledging receipt of offers within 24 hours and making a decision within the timeframe agreed upon by the student and employer. Once an offer is accepted, students must honor that acceptance and, absent extenuating circumstances, cannot rescind that offer to take a subsequent offer. Rescinding an acceptance is unprofessional and reflects poorly on the student and the law school. In the rare instances when extenuating circumstances may arise, a student’s first step must be to contact their OCPD advisor. Students should not contact the employer prior to speaking with an OCPD advisor. To ensure compliance with this policy, students are encouraged to take time to consider all offers carefully and to discuss their options with their OCPD advisor. These policies apply whether a student obtains their offer of employment as a result of direct contact with an employer or via the OCPD’s Recruiting Programs. As it pertains specifically to the OCPD’s Early Interview Program, Fall Interview Program, and Spring Interview Program, students are required to report their acceptance of an offer to the OCPD and agree not to participate in any further recruiting efforts for the pertinent time period (i.e., summer, post-graduation, or parttime positions during the school year). A student who continues to apply and/or interview for opportunities after accepting an offer may be subject to reprimand, which would be disclosed to the Bar as a matter of character and fitness.