Event Category: Career Event

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OCS’s 3L Peer Advisers will share tips and advice on the process, norms, and strategies of networking for Big Law recruiting as a 1L. Students can share challenges or questions that have come up in their firm event experiences so far, and get advice on making the most of the Firm Fair and other networking opportunities coming […]

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The managing partners of Paul Hastings dive behind the scenes to discuss law firms’ bottom lines. From the billable hour, to practice area profitability, to fee structures and realization, join us to understand the business side of law. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have questions about access, please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu […]

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In a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s 3L Peer Advisers on how to draft a professional, impressive resume and a persuasive cover letter for the private sector. Students can either bring their application materials to the workshop or take notes for later. Feel free to bring your lunch. Held in WCC 3013.

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This workshop will include tips about the big law job search strategy with a focus on the unique concerns of international JD students. Bring your lunch and your questions to an informal meeting with OCS’s Peer Advisers, Mihaela Esanu and Meghna Adhikari. We will cover useful resources (such as Chambers), timing considerations, and networking tips.

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Thinking about private practice in Houston, Dallas, Austin, or another Texas market? Learn about the Texas legal market from an expert legal headhunter. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the market. Join remotely via Zoom or RSVP to join us live for lunch in WCC 2004.

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An interview is your chance to showcase your qualifications and enthusiasm for a law firm position. Attend this session to learn how to prepare for and succeed in your US-style interviews. Held in WCC 1015. This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website for those unable to attend. Lunch will be served. […]

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International JD Students have unique concerns when seeking summer, and ultimately post-graduate, employment. Bring your lunch and your questions to an informal meeting with OCS’s Yih-hsien Shen and OPIA’s Jillian Tuck. Let us dispel rumors, address fears, and provide you with suggestions to help you in your job search. Persons with disabilities who wish to […]

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Mark your calendar for the can’t miss event of the semester: OCS’ Firm Fair. Over 700 law firm offices recruit HLS students each year! Firm Fair offers you the chance to meet with law firm representatives, ask questions, and start to learn which firms will be of interest to you. Stop by any time during […]

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Enjoying Boston? Interested in life sciences/tech? Come learn about the Boston legal market from an expert legal headhunter. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the market. Lunch will be served, RSVP requested. Register here. Please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu with any dietary restrictions at least three business days prior to the event. […]

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Do you believe the West Coast is the best coast? Come learn about the Northern and Southern California legal markets from an expert legal headhunter. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the markets. Lunch will be served, RSVP requested. Register here. Please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu with any dietary restrictions at least […]

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Justice David K. Thomson, of the Supreme Court of New Mexico, previously served as a state trial judge in the First Judicial District, in the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General as a litigation attorney and later as Deputy Attorney General, and as a solo practitioner. He also clerked for United States District Judge […]

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Excited about public interest work but concerned about how you will manage loan repayment or other financial considerations? Hear from a panel of public interest alumni as they candidly share their experiences participating in the Low -Income Protection Plan (LIPP) and discuss their lifestyles on public interest salaries (no, they don’t eat ramen noodles every day). Catherine Pattanayak, Assistant Dean for Public Service, and Kara Martin, Associate Director for the Low -Income Protection Plan and Public Interest Funding, will moderate and answer your questions. Lunch provided.

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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.

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Calling all 1Ls! Don’t miss this annual event showcasing the wide range of public interest summer employment opportunities for first-year students. 2Ls and 3Ls will share their experiences from summer internships, answer questions, and offer insights on the application process. Feel free to come and go throughout the evening during this large tabling event. Snacks will be served.

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Curious about how litigation boutiques differ from traditional Big Law firms? Join us for a panel featuring attorneys from leading litigation boutiques as they discuss what sets these firms apart. Learn how their recruitment process works, what qualities they look for in candidates, and how to gauge whether a boutique environment is right for you. […]

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Wondering if Big Law is right for you? Debating whether to participate in the Early Interview Program? Are you worried that choosing not top pursue a large law firm, could limit your options”? Join us for a candid panel discussion with current public-interest-minded students as they reflect on their own decisions and considerations.

Lunch will be provided.

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Attend our last reception of the semester to learn more about the firms you are seriously considering as well as those you may have missed, so that you can confidently answer the question: ‘Why are you interested in applying to our firm?” RSVP requested. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have […]

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Time change: 10:15 – 11:00 am Hear from these judges about their prior careers, lawyering, judging, and clerking and ask questions in a face-to-face, small group setting. Attendees consent through their registration to the program being recorded. Register by Wednesday, November 18, at 11:59pm. Location will be shared with confirmed RSVP’d attendees. Persons with disabilities […]