Interviewing
Interviewing well is critical to success – everyone can improve their interview game through in-depth preparation and practice.
Updates from Hire Ground
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Coffee Chats: What to Wear and How to Prepare
With daily employer coffee chats in the OCS suite (WCC 4020) beginning this week, you may be wondering what to wear and how to prepare. These coffee chats are super informal, so come as you are, after or between classes. You don’t need to prepare anything ahead of time, but you can check out our
September 29, 2026
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Responding to Return Offers
If you received an offer to return to your summer firm for post-graduation employment, remember that you need to respond by October 1 (or within 28 days if the offer was made after September 2). For more information, including suggestions on what to say, visit the OCS website at Holding and Responding to Offers.
September 24, 2026
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You Have an HLS Email- Use It!
Branding is important, especially in the hiring process, and when it comes to the legal profession, there is no better brand than Harvard Law School. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to use that to your advantage. Your resume and cover letters should list your HLS email address only. When you correspond with potential employers
September 17, 2026
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No offer and 3L Job Search
If you did not receive an offer or received a “cold offer” from your 2L summer firm, please let us know immediately. You can reach out through a drop-in advising session or by making an appointment. You can also email ocs@law.harvard.edu and an adviser will get back to you. The earlier we know about your situation,
August 20, 2026
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Strengthen Your Network
Now is a great moment to reconnect with your professional contacts. Take a few minutes to send a short update to attorneys, mentors, and supervisors who have helped you along the way and let them know how your summer went, what you worked on or learned, and what you’re thinking about for next steps. A
August 13, 2026