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Cambridge, MA02138

Phone: 617-495-3119
Email: ocs@law.harvard.edu

Updates from Hire Ground

  • Feeling Concerned? Check in With OCS

    If you haven’t received as many 2L summer interview invitations as you hoped or are otherwise feeling concerned, we encourage you to check in with OCS by scheduling an appointment or utilizing drop-in advising. Bidding for EIP Virtual Interviews begins next week, and OCS advisers can work with you to develop an action plan for

    February 12, 2026

  • 1L Summer Jobs Abroad

    Interested in working abroad for a foreign law firm this summer? Then our International Summer Employment Program (ISEP) may be the answer. With top firms from around the world, including Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, India, Italy, Japan and Korea, ISEP can be the perfect introduction to the international practice of law. Information on participating

    February 12, 2026

  • Leveraging the HLS Alumni Network

    Speaking with someone who has a career you might want to emulate is a great way to think about the big picture while also getting advice. Our How to Find HLS Alumni page highlights some of the easy ways to identify networking contacts, and our short video shows you the various resources and how to

    February 12, 2026

  • No Offer Yet? Save the Dates for EIP Virtual Interviews 

    If things don’t come together in this first phase of 2L summer recruitment, you still have another great opportunity: EIP Virtual Interviews. This second phase of EIP is designed for students who don’t yet have offers and connects those students with firms that are still actively hiring for 2L summer. The initial employer list will be available on February 17, and interviews will

    February 10, 2026

  • Next Steps in the 2L Job Search 

    We understand that you may be concerned if you have few or no callback interviews scheduled. While some callbacks may still come in, it is best to be proactive because the process moves quickly. We have a number of resources to help you. 

    February 10, 2026