OCS

In a small group setting, work with OCS 3L Peer Adviser, Regina Fairfax, on the nuts and bolts of applying to 1L diversity…

A discussion about the role of pro bono and diversity equity & inclusion at Akin, and information about our 1L summer opportunities will be provided.

Members of the legal team of BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc., will be on campus to discuss their Corporate Counsel Development Program (CCDP) and summer internships. Stop by at any time during the 12-1pm timeframe to chat with representatives. NO RSVP required.

From Lazard: This is an opportunity to learn about Lazard’s Financial Advisory Business and to network with our New York bankers. We will share information on…

In a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s 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.

After attending recent clerkship programming, you may have questions in common with other 1Ls. Bring any questions and your lunch to this open session with clerkship advisers.

After attending recent clerkship programming, you may have questions in common with other 2Ls. Bring any questions and your lunch to this open session with clerkship advisers.

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 have one? Hear the answers to these questions and more from recent clerks. Lunch provided for those who register in advance by October 10.

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. Get insights from a panel of professors about how best to cultivate substantive relationships with them. Lunch provided for those who register in advance by October 3.

A judicial clerkship is one of the most substantive jobs you can have at the beginning of a career in law. Learn about this exciting…

Join OCS for an informational panel with current HLS students who spent their 1L summer working in-house at companies. We will cover the type of…

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.

The process for applying to 1L summer diversity positions at major law firms can be daunting. When do I apply? What should I say in my diversity statement? What are firms looking for? Is it worth my time to apply? Hear from students who have been through the application process before and succeeded. Lunch, provided by White & Case, will be served.

As you enter the legal profession, attorneys and clients will have certain expectations of you. These expectations are often unspoken, and students therefore sometimes learn them the hard way. At Masterclass, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, Gorick Ng, demystifies the unspoken rules of professional success. You will get concrete steps for making a favorable impression throughout the recruitment process and on-the-job. Immediately after the program, you can put what you have learned into action by navigating a cocktail reception with attorneys from law firms around the country. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, along with wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks. RSVP today for this important and informative event!

All 1Ls are invited to join the Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) and the Office of Career Services (OCS) for a career kickoff event. Learn about career paths and hiring processes in the public and private sectors, what your 1L job search will entail, and how to make the most of your next three years to set yourself up for success. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, along with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.

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. Lunch will be served. This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website for those unable to attend.

Networking is an 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. Lunch will be served.  This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website.

The 2024 Overseas-Trained LL.M. Interview Program ("The LLM Job Fair") will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024 (virtually). At this information session you will learn about how the job fair works and the critical upcoming deadlines. Attendance is encouraged even if you are not yet sure whether you will participate. Lunch will be served.  This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website.