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Overview The Resume Collection employers are a mix of firm offices in major markets, offices of large firms in smaller markets, small and midsized firms…

4. Tech Issues & Troubleshooting If you are having technical issues the fastest way to get help is to contact Flo Recruit support using the blue chat…

Employers that participate annually in the Early Interview Program (EIP) create a “track record” of the number of interviews conducted, the number of callback invitations extended, the…

Email OCS at ocs@law.harvard.edu if you have questions or if a contact’s email is not working. If you are reaching out about a direct application, search…

OCS will use your responses to: Your individual responses will not be viewed by anyone outside of OCS. Report Law Firm Recruiting Progress All students…

EIP Employer List The EIP Employer Registration Information spreadsheet contains the 2025 registered employers for EIP and additional information outlined below. Information Included in the…

Initial Considerations Initially, make sure each office makes sense for you in light of your professional goals. Let’s use Cleary Gottlieb’s New York and DC…

Selective firms, generally, require higher grade profiles or, in lieu of higher grade profiles, something that makes a student stand out (i.e., strong professional experience,…

Add/Drop Strategy Before dropping or adding interviews, review the balance of employers on your EIP interview schedule and take stock of your overall candidacy as you…

Polish Your Online Presence  Be mindful of your online presence since potential employers will Google you and look for you on social media. Even with…

Most prospective employers will ask you to provide a piece of legal writing at some point in the recruitment process. A writing sample should demonstrate…

When choosing your writing sample, keep in mind the following key suggestions: Getting Your Writing Sample The development of a writing sample should be deliberate,…

How to Get your Transcript Providing Transcripts to Employers Employers typically request an unofficial copy of your Harvard Law School transcript when you apply for…

Resume Tutorial Video Before you begin on your job search, you’ll need a resume. In this tutorial, OCS Adviser Yih-hsien Shen will walk you through…

Your resume is one of the most important documents you will draft during your time at Harvard. It is the first and only impression a…

Length Space Saving Tips Education Section 5 to 7 Years after Graduation Between 7 and 10 Years after Graduation 10 Years or More after Graduation…

About References What? Who/How Many? When/How? Alumni Concerns While Working Reference Sheet Information and Formatting  Your reference sheet should include: Staying in Touch/Following Up Before…

Your references should not appear on your resume, but instead, be listed on a separate sheet of paper and provided when requested by an employer.

Note: If you are applying to public sector jobs, submit your materials to OPIA for review. Take care before you submit as OPIA’s requirements for…

Cover Letter Basics Structure Necessity Cover letters are necessary for most applications– you should expect to submit a cover letter unless the posting indicates otherwise. Note…

As a general rule, whenever you send a resume to an employer it should be accompanied by a cover letter. The main purposes of a…