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  • Boston Legal Market

    October 20, 2022

    Key Market Takeaways Market Report & Advice Additional Advice on This Market Much of the market intelligence on this page was provided by the recruiters…

  • Atlanta Legal Market

    October 20, 2022

    Key Market Takeaways Market Advice Additional Advice on the Market Much of the market intelligence on this page was provided by the recruiter listed below.

  • Asia Legal Market

    October 20, 2022

    Key Market Takeaways Revised March 2025 Market Report & Advice Market Reports for 2025 are forthcoming. Additional Advice on this Market Much of the market…

  • Networking for LL.M. Students

    October 20, 2022

    Getting Started Whether you have years of work experience or are just starting your career, networking is the best way to get a job. Unlike…

  • Networking and Informational Interviews

    October 20, 2022

    It is an effective way to: Basics of Networking and Informational Interviewing With networking and informational interviewing, keep these points in mind: Step One: Identify…

  • How to Find HLS Alumni

    October 20, 2022

    OCS Resources Firm Prospects Firm Prospects is a database that allows you to search and sort attorneys and law firms by a number of factors…

  • Practice Area Placement, Rotation Systems, and Work Assignments

    October 20, 2022

    Practice Area Placement and Rotation Systems  Almost all firms assign first-year associates to one practice area. Typically, the firm will ask incoming associates to rank…

  • Researching Firm Culture

    October 20, 2022

    Networking One of the best ways to get a feel for a law firm’s culture and whether it may be a good fit, is through…

  • Student Summer Employer Evaluations

    October 20, 2022

    The Office of Career Services asks students to complete evaluations of their summer jobs to help peers and future students gather information about potential employers.

  • Self-Directed Learning with Hotshot

    October 20, 2022

    Develop Your Practical Legal and Business Skills We’re happy to announce a program to help students learn more about big law practice. We’ve partnered with Hotshot to create…

  • Salary Information in the Private Sector

    October 20, 2022

    Researching Salary Information 2024/2025 Big Law Salary Scale Associate Year Base Salary Bonus First year $225,000 $15,000 (pro-rated) Second year $235,000 $20,000 Third year $260,000…

  • Researching Law Firm Benefits

    October 20, 2022

    In addition to researching basic questions about law firms such as location, practice areas, and training opportunities, you may also want to consider a law…

  • Researching Exit Options

    October 20, 2022

    Perhaps you want to find a firm with a track record of associates moving in house? Or a firm that has sent litigators to U.S.

  • Pro Bono Work in Law Firms

    October 20, 2022

    Below are some suggestions to help you determine a firm’s approach to this important service. Explore Online Resources American Lawyer Pro

  • OCS Program Library

    October 20, 2022

    Other Program Libraries OCS Program Recordings Program Name Program / Release Date Program Name Program / Release Date…

  • Law Firm Pronunciation Guide

    October 20, 2022

    Curtis Mallet (pronounced “mal-lay” (rhymes with ballet); Debevoise (pronounced “deb-eh-voyz” (rhymes with boys); Lowenstein Sandler (pronounced “low-en-stine”) and Fried Frank (pronounced “freed”) are all firms…

  • How to Use Firm Prospects

    October 20, 2022

    About Firm Prospects Firm Prospects is a database that allows you to search and sort attorneys and law firms by factors including city, firm and…

  • How to Search for Small and Midsized Firms

    October 20, 2022

    Because there is such a variety among these firms, it is important to reflect carefully on what you are looking for and conduct research in…

  • Diversity in Law Firms and DEI Policies and Programs

    October 20, 2022

    When evaluating a firm’s commitment to diversity, no one factor is definitive. For instance, a firm might not offer 1L diversity scholarships, but may have other…

  • Recruiting Programs for Employers

    October 20, 2022

    Harvard Law School (HLS) hosts multiple recruitment programs throughout the year. 2025 OCI Program Comparison 2025 SPRING
    INTERVIEW 
    PROGRAM
    (SIP) 2025 EIP (OCI) 2025 EIP…

  • Posting a Job

    October 20, 2022

    In an effort to better serve our students, Harvard Law School hosts two separate databases that distinguish between private sector/judicial clerkship and public