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Law Firm Research
Resources for finding key statistics and factors that are important to you.
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Legal Markets
Find everything you need to know about legal markets throughout the U.S. and Internationally.
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Practice Areas
Most attorneys specialize in a particular area of law. Explore which ones might be of interest to you.
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Practice Settings
Get information on the different types of law firms, in-house legal departments, business careers, and more.
Networking and Employer Events
Connecting with attorneys and attending employer events are valuable ways to learn about legal careers while expanding your network.
OCS Podcasts and Videos
Explore our podcasts and videos to hear firsthand insights from industry experts and learn about different practice areas and career paths to find the right fit for you.
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Practice Area Podcast Series
Our podcast series featuring industry leaders from within and outside of HLS will help you determine which area of practice best suits you.
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Beyond Big Law Podcast Series
Hear experts’ thoughts on practice areas outside of big law.
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OCS Program Library
Browse our library of videos from past OCS programs and events.
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Clerkship Program Library
Watch recorded programs that focus on Judicial Clerkships.
Popular Resources for Practice Settings
Popular Resources for Legal Markets
Popular Resources for Career Research
Popular Resources for Networking and Attending Employer Events
Updates from Hire Ground
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Connect with Employers at OCS Coffee Chats
Feel like you only have 5 minutes to check out a firm? This fall, dozens of law firms will be hosting informal coffee chats to meet you and help you learn more about their practices, offices, and culture. Next week, Irell & Manella (Monday 11:30 – 1:30), Paul, Weiss (Monday 2:30 – 4:30), Willkie (Tuesday
September 24, 2026
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Practice Highlight – Antitrust
Antitrust lawyers advise on how companies can grow and compete without violating competition laws. This practice straddles the line between corporate and litigation and it can sometimes be categorized as a regulatory practice. On deals, antitrust lawyers assess whether mergers could harm competition and steer clients through DOJ/FTC review, and on the enforcement side, they
September 24, 2026
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Law Firm Employer Events
Beginning next week and continuing through November, OCS will host dozens of law firms who want the opportunity to meet you. Think of these events as a first step in law firm research where you can learn more about the firms and their attorneys. This information will help you decide where to apply and give
September 22, 2026
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Private Sector Practice Area Exploration
As part of your self-assessment this semester, you should be thinking about what practice areas may be of interest to you. Join us next week for our Litigation vs. Corporate and Anatomy of a Deal programs to get started and then come to our Law Firm Kickoff Reception- Practice Areas. We will also be highlighting
September 17, 2026
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Summer Employment Evaluation
If you have not already done so, we ask that you help out the 1L class by completing a Summer Employment Evaluation for your job this past summer (summer 2026). You can attach your name to the survey or fill it out anonymously. This survey is a joint project of OCS and OPIA and is
September 17, 2026