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Monday, March 23 2026, 3:45-5:15; WCC 1023. This session will feature Prof. Philippe Sands. The investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) regime is often criticized for structurally favoring foreign investors, offering them direct avenues to challenge state regulations while providing few formal mechanisms for affected communities to participate. Scholars have also raised concerns about regulatory institutions being […]

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 […]

What is the Dispute Systems Design Clinic. Learn how to help clients by designing practical, inclusive approaches to handling conflict? Clinic registration is coming! Want to get a taste of what it’s like to be a student in the DSD Clinic? Take a quick lunch break with our team for a fun, engaging simulation based […]

The Asia Practice Panel highlights the diverse pathways available to U.S.-trained lawyers pursuing Asia-focused legal careers. Featuring practitioners from global big-law firms, the discussion will showcase work spanning transactional, litigation, and regulatory practices. Speakers will share insights from their experience advising on matters in or involving key markets such as China, Japan, and Korea, and […]

We are excited to announced the conference panel “In House, Across Borders: The Role of General Counsel at Chinese Multinationals”! This panel brings together senior in-house lawyers at companies operating in drastically different jurisdictions. Speakers will explore how legal teams navigate the complex dynamics between U.S. regulatory environments and the business and operational priorities of […]

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. Lunch provided! Please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu with any […]