OCS

While the rest of the OCS clerkship website is geared to applicants, this page is provided for the reference of HLS faculty and assistants. Faculty who…

If you think you may be interested in a judicial internship, please consult all of the materials on this website about Judicial Clerkships for reference.

Recent Numbers In recent years, we have had approximately 250+ judicial clerks each year. Total Clerkships: 2019-2023* As of 12/9/2024 Court 2019 2020 2021 2022…

In recent years, HLS students and graduates have secured approximately 250+ clerkships annually.  Interested in joining these ranks?  The steps below – together with the…

The application process for Supreme Court clerkships is no more streamlined than the application process for other types of clerkships. While some general guidelines apply…

Program Name Date Notes Program Name Date Notes…

Materials Resume for Clerkships   Cover Letters for Clerkships   Transcripts for Clerkships   Writing Sample for Clerkships   Review…

Advice Clerkship Reporting, Evaluations, and Notifications Preparing for Clerkship Interviews   Strategy for Scheduling Clerkship Interview   Thank You Notes to…

You will be gathering important information in your first year, such as: The more you learn, the better equipped you will be to navigate the challenges…

Understanding what you are being evaluated on is an important part of knowing how to do well. Your evaluation goes beyond doing good work; how…

Reminder that OCS will be open all summer and advisers are available to answer any of your career-related questions, concerns on the job, or anything…

Law Firm Structure Law firms in the United States are typically organized as partnerships. These partnerships employ administrative support staff and attorneys. The attorneys within…

Managing the Unexpected  Some firms will provide you with structured tools to help you succeed, such as training programs and mentors. Other firms are less…

Not all employers allow split summers, while others may allow splits with certain limitations. Firms are typically more amenable to splits with employers that are…

What is a Post Offer or Second Look Visit? A post-offer or “second look” visit is an opportunity to meet with more attorneys and allows…

What are Offer Receptions or Dinners? After receiving an offer, some firms may invite you to attend a dinner and/or reception at their offices or…

Unlike most large law firms, which pay a going “market rate” for a first-year associate, salaries at small and mid-sized firms vary widely and may…

If you have any questions about the timing of an offer, the terms of an offer you receive, or how to respond to an offer,…

Employers participating in HLS organized recruitment programs such as EIP, EIP Resume Collection, or SIP are subject to HLS Guidelines on the timing for holding…

In this section, we focus on the more logistical considerations. We strongly recommend students review Evaluating Firms for Your Own Success to understand some of the…

How can you make this kind of assessment during a half-day callback interview or even during a second look, after you have an offer? Certain…