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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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Learn More About the Boston Legal Market
Considering the Boston legal market? join us for a market lunch on October 15 from 12:30-1:15 pm in WCC 2004 and sign up for a 20-minute 1:1 meeting with the Boston legal market headhunter, Mary D’Eramo from elevateMestel, to get your questions answered about the Boston legal market. (Zoom link and info on a room
October 8, 2026
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Why Attend the Firm Fair Next Week?
If you are considering participating in 2L law firm recruitment, you will need to decide where to apply. Firm Fair is your opportunity to connect with over 80 law firms in one place and gather information to help you determine which firms might be a good fit for you and your career goals. The Firm Fair is
October 6, 2026
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Choosing Geographic Markets
By the end of this month, we recommend you try to have a good idea of which geographic market and practice area(s) you hope to target for your 2L summer and have some familiarity with the employers in the market of your choice. In addition to reviewing the Legal Market Information section of our website,
October 6, 2026
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Practice Highlight – Government Contracts
Government contracts lawyers advise companies that do business with federal, state, and local governments. They help clients compete for contracts, comply with procurement rules, navigate audits and investigations, and resolve disputes over bids, performance, payments, and contract termination. Juniors typically research regulations and agency-specific rules, review solicitation and contract documents, prepare bid protests and other
October 6, 2026
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Firm Fair: Preparation and Tips
Firm Fair is just around the corner on Wednesday, October 14 from 5-8 p.m. Firm Fair is set up like a college fair, with each firm having their own table. To prepare, start by reviewing the list of participating firms and consider which ones you’d like to connect with. Think about what’s important to you—practice areas, firm
October 1, 2026