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Strengthen Your Network

August 13, 2026

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…

Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

“Who Worked Where” Lists Now Available

June 25, 2026

Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Events for 1Ls

April 9, 2026

Events for 2Ls

April 9, 2026

Events for 3Ls

April 9, 2026

Leveraging the HLS Alumni Network

February 12, 2026

Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics, Networking

Who Worked Where and Firm Networking

January 15, 2026

EIP, Networking

Informational Interviews (or “Cold Emailing”)

November 6, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

You Have an HLS Email Address. Use It!

October 28, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Networking

1L Job Search

October 23, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Firm Fair: TOMORROW (Wednesday, 4-8pm)

October 21, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Preparing Questions to Get the Most out of Firm Fair

October 21, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Strategic Networking Podcast Series- Developing a Networking Plan

October 16, 2025

Interviewing, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Why Attend the Firm Fair Next Week?

October 16, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Firm Fair: Preparation and Tips

October 16, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Get Back in Touch with your References

October 16, 2025

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics, Networking

Strategic Networking Podcast Series- The Value of Networking

October 14, 2025

Interviewing, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Researching Ahead of Firm Fair

October 14, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Strategic Networking Podcast Series-Networking at Events

October 9, 2025

Interviewing, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

What is the Firm Fair?

October 7, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Strategic Networking Podcast Series- Creating a Narrative

October 7, 2025

Interviewing, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Save the Date for Firm Fair

October 1, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Virtual Employer Chats

October 1, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Coffee Chats: What to Wear and How to Prepare

September 30, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Networking: Your Most Important Tool for a Job Search

September 25, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Meeting Law Firms Through On-Campus and Virtual Chats

September 18, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Law Firm Employer Events

September 16, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Networking

“Who Worked Where” Lists Now Available

May 22, 2025

“Who Worked Where” Lists Now Available

May 22, 2025

Deadline to Update Info for Who Worked Where Lists

May 20, 2025

Announcements 1L

Who Worked Where and Firm Networking

April 22, 2025

EIP, Networking

“Who Worked Where” Lists Now Available

April 3, 2025

“Who Worked Where” Lists Now Available

April 1, 2025

Summer Employment Survey – Deadline Tomorrow

March 27, 2025

Summer Employment Survey and Who Worked Where Lists

March 13, 2025

Summer Employment Survey and Who Worked Where Lists

March 13, 2025

What to Ask at Employer Events

February 27, 2025

EIP, Networking

Summer Employment Survey and Who Worked Where Lists

February 27, 2025

No-shows? No, no!

February 20, 2025

EIP, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Creating a LinkedIn Profile

February 20, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Leveraging the HLS Alumni Network

February 13, 2025

Advice 1L, Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics, Networking

Making the Most of Employer Events

February 11, 2025

EIP, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Following Up After Events

February 6, 2025

Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

If you respond “yes” to an event, go!

January 30, 2025

EIP, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Strategic Networking for EIP

January 30, 2025

EIP, Networking

Available: Video and Slides from EIP Networking Masterclass & Mingle

January 28, 2025

Employer Coffee Chats in OCS!

January 21, 2025

EIP, Networking

What to Wear to Employer Events

January 16, 2025

Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Last Chance to RSVP for EIP Networking Masterclass & Mingle

January 13, 2025

EIP, Networking

What if I Can’t Make it to an Employer Event?

January 9, 2025

Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Meet Attorneys From 59 Law Firms at EIP Networking Masterclass & Mingle

January 7, 2025

EIP, Networking

Local Employer Events Begin This Week

January 7, 2025

Why Attend OCS’s EIP Networking Masterclass & Mingle?

January 2, 2025

EIP, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Law Firm Events

January 2, 2025

Law Firm Receptions and Your Job Search

December 18, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Networking

RSVP for EIP Networking Masterclass & Mingle

December 18, 2024

EIP, Networking

Employer Events Over Winter Break

November 21, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Following Up After Employer Events

November 14, 2024

Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

TOMORROW (Wednesday 4-9pm): Meet the Firms!!

November 12, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Tips for Meet the Firms

November 7, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Why Attend the Meet the Firms Next Week?

November 5, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Researching Ahead of Meet the Firms

October 31, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

You Have an HLS Email Address. Use It!

October 31, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Law Firm Events

October 31, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Preparing Questions to Get the Most out of Meet the Firms

October 24, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

What is the Meet the Firms?

October 22, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Save the Date for Meet the Firms

October 17, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Networking: Your Most Important Tool for a Job Search

October 15, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Get Back in Touch with your References

October 15, 2024

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics, Networking

Networking Ahead of EIP Week

July 16, 2024

EIP, Networking

“Who Works Where” Lists Now Available

June 6, 2024

Career Research and Resources, EIP, Networking

“Who Works Where” Lists Now Available

June 6, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

Creating a LinkedIn Profile

February 29, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Why Attend Employer Events?

February 22, 2024

EIP, Networking

RSVP Protocol: If you respond “yes” to an event, go!

February 15, 2024

EIP, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Making the Most of Employer Events

February 15, 2024

EIP, Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Leveraging the HLS Alumni Network

February 15, 2024

Advice 1L, Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics, Networking

Following Up After Events

February 6, 2024

Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Strategic Networking for EIP

January 30, 2024

EIP, Networking

Why Go to Employer Events?

January 22, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Networking

What to Wear to Employer Events

January 16, 2024

Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

What if I Can’t Make it to an Employer Event?

January 9, 2024

Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Law Firm Events

January 2, 2024

Making Your Best Impression at Professional Events

December 21, 2023

Networking, On the Job and Professionalism

Law Firm Receptions and Your Job Search

December 19, 2023

Job Search Logistics, Networking

You Have an HLS Email Address. Use It!

November 2, 2023

Job Search Logistics, Networking

RSVP for Masterclass & Mingle Fall Employer Event, TOMORROW at 5:30 pm

October 24, 2023

Networking: Your Most Important Tool for a Job Search

October 19, 2023

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Get Back in Touch with your References

October 19, 2023

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics, Networking

Meet Attorneys From 37 National Law Firm Employers at OCS Masterclass & Mingle

October 17, 2023

Register for Masterclass & Mingle

October 11, 2023