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Podcasts The OCS website includes recorded podcasts from law firms and other legal employers for students to download. These instructional podcasts feature short interviews with…

Large Law Firms: “BigLaw” Size It’s called “Big Law” for a reason. Often comprised of multiple offices in the United States and abroad, and employing hundreds…

Consulting firms recognize that candidates with J.D.s possess the core traits and qualities that make for a successful consultant. Prior business experience, while helpful, is…

Typically, investment banks want candidates with a high level of financial fluency, which is why the majority of their recruits come from MBA programs. Nevertheless,…

Many HLS alumni transition to work in-house after practicing at a law firm or elsewhere for some period of time, and some 1Ls choose to…

Some J.D. Advantage positions are available to new graduates, while others require prior experience practicing law, other degrees, or time working in the relevant field. When…

As you gain exposure to different courses, clinics and internships, your interests may grow and change during law school and beyond. However, it’s important to…

Practice Settings Law Firms In-House Counsel Private Sector Careers Outside of Legal Practice Careers Outside of the Private Sector Resources…

Law Firm Events and Etiquette Why are Law Firms Hosting Events? Law firms spend considerable resources organizing events that they hope will attract…

Programs and Events Researching Legal Markets In advance of recruiting with law firms – whether for 1L or 2L summer – you must think carefully…

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Popular Links Visit the OCS Site Map to view all OCS webpages organized by section. OCS Events and Programs LL.M. Programming Academic Year 2025-2026…

Access to OCS Services Upon enrollment at each school, you may avail yourself of all career resources. At Harvard Law School, this includes career advising,…

We strongly encourage international students to understand their own individual visa situation and utilize the resources available at the Harvard International Office (HIO). The HIO Employment…

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Hire Ground OCS uses the Hire Ground email as the primary means of communicating with you. Login to the Hire Ground Archive to review posts…

Hire Ground OCS uses the Hire Ground email as the primary means of communicating with you. Login to the Hire Ground Archive to review posts…

Hire Ground OCS uses the Hire Ground email as the primary means of communicating with you. Login to the Hire Ground Archive to review posts…

May/June/July (before starting HLS): Gather all appropriate documents and apply for Early Evaluation with the NY Board of Law Examiners (BOLE). Visit the Foreign…