Application Materials
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Job Search Logistics
Updates from Hire Ground
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Apply to Firms Only When You Are Prepared
We encourage you to resist the urge to apply to firms before you’re truly ready—having a polished resume, tailored cover letter, references, a writing sample, and firm-specific knowledge is crucial. Firms have told us they will wait for your fall grades before making decisions, so there is often a “hurry up and wait” mentality. If
October 30, 2025
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Slots Filling Quickly for the 1L Mock Interview Program
Sign up for the 1L Mock Interview Program today! Registration is open, and slots are filling up quickly. Wherever you plan to apply, you should consider this valuable opportunity to get a check up on your interviewing skills. Meeting with an OCS adviser will give you valuable feedback on your skills – which will be
October 30, 2025
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Researching Firms
There are so many resources available to you when researching firms. But the volume of resources and options can make getting started challenging. Join our OCS 3L Peer Advisers who are hosting workshops to help you think about what you are looking for in a firm and walk you through how to use the many
October 30, 2025
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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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You Have an HLS Email Address. 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, and when you correspond with potential employers
October 28, 2025