Top 10 Law Firms Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 law firms hiring OPT students include State of Oklahoma, State of Ohio, and State of West Virginia, spanning law and legal services, government and public sector, and consulting and professional services roles across the country. Migrate Mate is tracking 304 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with legal, policy, or professional services work, these employers offer a direct path to post-graduation experience without any employer filing requirement.
Which law firms hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
State of Oklahoma
GovernmentPublic SectorRegulatoryState of Oklahoma has 45 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any law firm on this list. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Nursing. The State of Oklahoma delivers legislative, regulatory, and administrative services across state agencies.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management18
- Nursing15
- Compliance & Legal15
- Teaching & Instruction13
- Administrative & Office Support9
+80 roles across other teams
Open roles at State of Oklahoma45 openSee all 45+ State of Oklahoma OPT jobsApplyHuman Resources Manager IIOklahoma · On-siteApplyHuman Resources Programs Manager IOklahoma · On-siteApplyFugitive Apprehension AgentOklahoma · On-siteApplyGrants ManagerOklahoma · On-siteApplyReading Clerk/Subject Index ClerkOklahoma · On-site - 02
State of Ohio
GovernmentPublic SectorLegal AffairsState of Ohio has 43 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Compliance & Legal. Ohio state government manages public administration, legislative functions, and legal operations statewide.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management27
- Compliance & Legal15
- Teaching & Instruction15
- Finance9
- Accounting9
+89 roles across other teams
Open roles at State of Ohio43 openSee all 43+ State of Ohio OPT jobsApplySenior Procurement AnalystReynoldsburg, Ohio · On-siteApplyPsychiatric/DD Nurse ManagerNorthfield, Ohio · On-siteApplyEpic HIM Principal TrainerMassillon, Ohio · On-siteApplyInfectious Disease Control ConsultantColumbus, Ohio · On-siteApplyFinancial ManagerColumbus, Ohio · On-site - 03
State of West Virginia
GovernmentPublic AdministrationLegalState of West Virginia has 40 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Compliance & Legal. West Virginia state government manages public administration, legal counsel, and regulatory compliance functions.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management9
- Compliance & Legal7
- Engineering (Non-Software)7
- Customer Service & Support7
- Administrative & Office Support7
+86 roles across other teams
Open roles at State of West Virginia40 openSee all 40+ State of West Virginia OPT jobsApplyAdministrative Services AssistantWest Virginia · On-siteApplyNurse 1West Virginia · On-siteApplyCorrections Case ManagerWest Virginia · On-siteApplyNurse 3West Virginia · On-siteApplyBusiness Development Specialist 2West Virginia · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 860+ OPT jobs- 04
Holland & Knight
Law FirmLitigationRegulatoryHolland & Knight has 35 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Administrative & Office Support. Holland & Knight is a full-service law firm with practices spanning litigation, transactions, and regulatory law.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal22
- Administrative & Office Support14
- Hospitality & Guest Services10
- Project & Program Management10
- Human Resources8
+74 roles across other teams
Open roles at Holland & Knight35 openSee all 35+ Holland & Knight OPT jobsApplyOffice AdministratorAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyIT Support SpecialistCentury City, California · On-siteApplyProfessional Development CoordinatorBrandon, Florida · On-siteApplyConflicts AttorneyDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyFinancial Systems Senior Data AnalystBrandon, Florida · On-site - 05
Latham & Watkins LLP
Law FirmTransactionsRegulatoryLatham & Watkins LLP has 32 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Finance. Latham & Watkins is a global law firm advising clients on transactions, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal26
- Finance12
- Accounting12
- Business Operations11
- Tax8
+51 roles across other teams
Open roles at Latham & Watkins LLP32 openSee all 32+ Latham & Watkins LLP OPT jobsApplyInformation Governance AnalystChicago, Illinois · HybridApplySenior Specialist – Revenue OperationsNew York, New York · HybridApplyTechnology Training AttorneyLos Angeles, California · HybridApplySenior Docketing SpecialistChicago, Illinois · HybridApplyOGC Supervisor - ConflictsNew York, New York · Hybrid - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Law FirmCorporate FinanceIPDorsey & Whitney LLP has 27 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Consulting & Strategy. Dorsey & Whitney provides legal services in corporate finance, litigation, and intellectual property across global markets.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal46
- Consulting & Strategy18
- Electrical Engineering16
- Paralegal & Legal Support7
- Tax6
+5 roles across other teams
Open roles at Dorsey & Whitney LLP27 openSee all Dorsey & Whitney LLP OPT jobsApplyPatent Agent or Technical AdvisorSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyFinance & Restructuring AssociateDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyCommercial Litigation AssociateAnchorage, Alaska · On-siteApplySenior AttorneyMissoula, Montana · On-siteApplyTrusts & Estates AssociateSeattle, Washington · On-site - 07
Kirkland & Ellis
Law FirmCorporateLitigationKirkland & Ellis has 23 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Business Development. Kirkland & Ellis is a global law firm focused on private equity, corporate transactions, and complex litigation.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management16
- Business Development10
- Teaching & Instruction10
- AI & Machine Learning9
- Data Science & Analytics8
+57 roles across other teams
Open roles at Kirkland & Ellis23 openSee all Kirkland & Ellis OPT jobsApplyMarketing & Business Development CoordinatorNew York, New York · On-siteApplyMarketing & Business Development AssistantChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyAssistant Managing AttorneySan Francisco, California · HybridApplyTravel, Meetings & Events AssistantHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyAdministrative AssistantChicago, Illinois · Hybrid See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 860+ OPT jobs- 08
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
Law FirmDefense LitigationInsuranceQuintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. has 22 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Paralegal & Legal Support. Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer is a national law firm focused on defense litigation and insurance law.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal43
- Paralegal & Legal Support2
- Nursing1
- Healthcare Administration1
Open roles at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.22 openSee all Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. OPT jobsApplyCommercial Litigation AttorneyWilmington, Delaware · On-siteApplyAssociate AttorneyNorth Carolina · On-siteApplyAttorneyDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyProduct Liability AttorneyLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyNurse ParalegalOrlando, Florida · On-site - 09
Cooley LLP
Law FirmCorporateVentureCooley LLP has 19 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Property Management. Cooley LLP advises technology, life sciences, and venture-backed companies on corporate and regulatory matters.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal34
- Property Management2
- Paralegal & Legal Support2
- Technical Program Management2
- Consulting & Strategy2
+8 roles across other teams
Open roles at Cooley LLP19 openSee all Cooley LLP OPT jobsApplyPro Bono SpecialistSan Francisco, California · HybridApplyCollaboration Technology and Workflow EngineerSan Francisco, California · HybridApplyConflicts AnalystChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyReal Estate AttorneyNew York · On-siteApplyDebt Finance AttorneyReston, Virginia · On-site - 10
Venable LLP
Law FirmGovernment AffairsRegulatoryVenable LLP has 18 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Data Science & Analytics. Venable LLP advises clients on government affairs, litigation, and corporate and regulatory law.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal32
- Data Science & Analytics3
- Aerospace Engineering3
- Paralegal & Legal Support3
- Business Analysis2
+10 roles across other teams
Open roles at Venable LLP18 openSee all Venable LLP OPT jobsApplyBilling Support CoordinatorChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyKnowledge Solutions AnalystDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplyLitigation Docketing Senior AnalystBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyCommercial Litigation AssociateTysons Corner, Virginia · On-siteApplyLabor & Employment AssociateNew York, New York · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Find 860+ OPT jobsLaw OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies hire the most OPT students?
State of Oklahoma has the most, with 45 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by State of Ohio (43) and State of West Virginia (40). Across the 10 law firms on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 304 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year are eligible for OPT. Work must be directly related to the student's major field of study. Standard post-completion OPT authorizes 12 months of work. Students who graduated from a STEM-designated program may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, bringing the total to 36 months. The student applies through their DSO and files Form I-765 with USCIS.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
The employer does not file anything for OPT. The student works with their Designated School Official to request an updated I-20 recommending OPT, then files Form I-765 with USCIS to receive an Employment Authorization Document. Once the EAD arrives and the authorization start date is reached, the student can begin working. Students should apply well in advance of their program end date, as USCIS processing times vary and the EAD must be in hand before work begins.