Event Tag: OCS Cal OCS Program

OCS Events and Programs for the OCS Calendar

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Are you an international JD student thinking about summer employment? In this lunchtime information session, Peter O’Meara of Harvard’s International Office (HIO) will provide an overview of key work authorization considerations. Lunch will be provided. Please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu with any dietary restrictions at least three business days prior to the event. Persons with disabilities who […]

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Come to this information session to learn more about the 2026 Overseas-Trained LL.M. Interview Program (“The LLM Job Fair”). Among other things, we will discuss how the job fair will works and outline important upcoming deadlines. Attendance is encouraged even if you are not yet sure whether you will participate. This program will be recorded […]

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Engaging with HLS faculty makes for a more educational and enjoyable law school experience. More concretely, faculty recommendation letters are required in applications for certain types of jobs, including judicial clerkships and fellowships. Come for a live panel of 3L students sharing practical tips. This event will be recorded and posted to the OCS website. […]

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What does it take to orchestrate a $44.8 billion merger involving iconic global brands? Attorneys from Cleary Gottlieb will take us behind the scenes of a transformative M&A transaction, from deal structuring and negotiation to the intellectual property and tax considerations that shape a complex, multijurisdictional deal. Held in WCC 2004. Lunch will be served, […]

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Networking is a vitally important part of your LL.M. job search. Many law firm jobs are obtained, or sometimes even created, through networking. Attend this program to learn what networking is and how to creatively and professionally network your way to a job. Held in WCC 1015. This program will be recorded and posted to […]

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Want to practice in the largest legal market in the world, which is home to 40% of all summer associate positions? Come learn about the New York legal market from expert legal headhunters from Cardinal Search. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the market. Held in Pound 101. Lunch […]

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Heard the phrase “government-facing work”? Want to learn what that means? Come learn about DC legal market from an expert 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 […]

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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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What do law clerks for judges actually do? How does the job vary by type of court and judge? Does clerking help with imposter syndrome? Why and how should you research judges in advance? What does the application process look like from the inside? How can you make the most of a clerkship once you […]

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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. This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website for those unable to attend. Lunch will be served. Please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu with […]

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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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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. […]