How to Land a Public Interest Job
Wondering how students land public interest employment immediately after graduation? Does the path seem confusing compared to private sector recruitment? Join OPIA as we demystify post-graduate pathways to public service, including a high-level overview of entry-level hiring, fellowships, and government honors programs. We will discuss hiring vehicles and key steps and strategies to ready you for post-graduate public interest job success.
Lunch provided. Please RSVP below.
HBLSA Lunch Talk with Chief Judge David Barron
Please join HBLSA for a lunch talk with the Honorable David Barron, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, for a conversation about the judge’s career. All are welcome to attend, and lunch will be provided. Please rsvp here.
Clerkship Research/Interview Panel
Hear from a panel of 3Ls about researching judges and navigating clerkship interviews. Some discussion will focus on the hiring plan date this summer for current 2Ls. But 3Ls, alumni, and 1Ls also will find the basic principles relevant. This event will be recorded and posted to the OCS website. Lunch will be provided for […]
Acing your Firm Summer: A Professionalism Primer
2Ls: as you approach a summer position at a law firm, you may be considering how to put your best foot forward and make a strong impression. Join the Office of Careers Services for a discussion with recruiting and professional development managers from Latham & Watkins, Ropes & Gray, and White & Case to gain […]
Clerkship Considerations for Public Interest-Minded Students
Public interest-minded students contemplating whether to pursue a clerkship after graduation are encouraged to attend this panel discussion at which public interest alumni who have clerked will talk about their experiences. The discussion will explore how a clerkship can be beneficial, the differences among various types of clerkships, and whether a clerkship might, or might not, be necessary for the kind of public interest work you hope to pursue.
Audience: This event is for public interest-minded 1Ls and 2Ls who are curious about clerkships.
Lunch provided. Please RSVP below.
Clerkship Group Q&A
HLS clerkship applicants may be able to learn from each other’s general questions (while saving anything sensitive for an individual appointment). Bring any questions and your lunch to a Q&A session with OCS clerkship advisers. This event will be recorded and posted to the OCS website. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations […]
Managing the First 3 Years of Your Career
You are about to finish law school. Now it is time to focus on the next chapter. Join OCS as we talk about how to maximize your first years of law firm practice and position yourself for a move within the private sector or to the public sector. RSVP here for lunch. RSVP due by […]