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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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What Should I Be Doing Now?
Your primary focus now should be on your classes, but on the career front now is a good time to do the following:
October 28, 2025
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Practice Areas
As part of your self-assessment this semester, you should be thinking about what practice areas may be of interest to you. As a first step, visit our Researching and Choosing Practice Areas page.
October 23, 2025
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Firm Fair: TOMORROW (Wednesday, 4-8pm)
Firm Fair is almost here! Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22 in Milstein East and West from 4-8 p.m., over 75 Big Law employers will be here to talk to 1Ls about their firms. Check out the full list of firms participating and decide how to spend your time. Stop by throughout the event for good food,
October 21, 2025
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Preparing Questions to Get the Most out of Firm Fair
Your time is limited as a 1L, and Firm Fair provides a great opportunity to gain a lot of information about law firm employers in a short amount of time. To get the most out of the event, start thinking about what you are looking for in an employer and what factors will help you
October 21, 2025
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Why Attend the Firm Fair Next Week?
Recruitment for 2L summer associate positions at law firms happens during your 1L spring, so if you are considering participating in 2L recruitment, you will need to know which firms are of interest to you. Firm Fair is your opportunity to connect with over 70 law firms that recruit at HLS in one place and
October 16, 2025