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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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Choosing Geographic Markets
By the end of this semester, 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. Beginning next week, OCS will have a series of lunchtime programs with
October 9, 2025
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What Should I Be Doing Now?
Your primary focus should always be on your classes, but as far as your job search and career planning, now is a good time to do the following:
October 9, 2025
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What is the Firm Fair?
Think all law firms seem the same? Unsure how to differentiate one firm from another? Firm Fair is your opportunity to speak with numerous employers that recruit at HLS and gather information to help you determine which firms might be a good fit for you and your goals. Drop-in and out as you please throughout
October 7, 2025
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Quick Questions for OCS?
For quick career questions, OCS offers drop-in advising each day from 12:30-1:30. If you have questions about getting started on the 1L job search, updating your resume, how to approach networking, or other questions, we encourage you to stop by the OCS Suite (WCC 4020). We also offer drop-in judicial clerkship advising via Zoom on
October 7, 2025
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Save the Date for Firm Fair
Save the Date for the largest in-person employer event of the semester, Firm Fair, taking place on Wednesday, October 22 from 4-8pm in Milstein East and West. This is your opportunity to meet with a large number of law firm representatives at one event, ask questions, and learn about the firms that recruit at HLS.
October 1, 2025