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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…
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Researching Exit Options
October 20, 2022
Perhaps you want to find a firm with a track record of associates moving in house? Or are looking for a firm that has sent…
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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 Bono Scorecard: 2023…
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OCS Program Library
October 20, 2022
Other Program Libraries Practice Area Podcast Library Beyond Big Law Podcast Library EIP Program Library Clerkship Program Library OPIA Videos…
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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…
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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 a number…
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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…
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Diversity in Law Firms and DEI Policies and Programs
October 20, 2022
In determining a firm’s commitment to diversity, no one factor is definitive. For example, a firm might not offer 1L diversity scholarships, but may have other…
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Recruiting Programs for Employers
October 20, 2022
Harvard Law School (HLS) hosts multiple interview programs throughout the year. If your organization is unable to participate in our virtual interviews, we encourage you…
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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…
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Connect with HLS Students
October 20, 2022
Don’t Forget to Register for the EIP Firm Fair Our inaugural EIP Firm Fair is an “old school,” in-person employer fair taking place at Harvard…
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Types of Law Firms
October 20, 2022
Law Firm Hiring 1L Summer Due to the unique structure of the law firm recruitment model, there are a limited number of law firm opportunities…
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Introduction to Management Consulting
October 20, 2022
Interested in helping companies solve business problems, as opposed to legal problems? Management consulting could be the path for you! Opportunities in consulting exist for…
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Introduction to Investment Banking
October 20, 2022
For students interested in the business side of deals, opportunities in investment banking exist for law students during 2L summer, as a 3L candidate (limited),…
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In-House Counsel
October 20, 2022
One advantage of this type of practice is that the in-house counsel can become familiar with the business, culture and employees of a single organization.
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Considerations Before Deciding on a Path Outside of the Law
October 20, 2022
Lawyers and law students have a wide variety of reasons for seeking alternatives to practicing law. Some know exactly what alternative career they wish to…
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Alternative Careers Where J.D.s are Preferred
October 20, 2022
Some J.D. Advantage jobs are available to new graduates, while others require prior experience practicing law, other degrees, and/or time working in the relevant field. You can think about J.D.
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Researching and Choosing Practice Areas
October 20, 2022
Learn about the vast array of common practice areas in law firms, how their day-to-day tasks vary, and find which ones suit your interests and…
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Practice Settings in the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
Practice Settings Law Firms Large Law Firms Boutique Firms Private Public Interest and Plaintiffs’ Firms Small and Mid-Sized Firms In-House…
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Legal Market Information
October 20, 2022
U.S. Major Markets Boston Chicago New York Northern California …