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Podcasts and Videos Title Media Type OCS Strategic Networking Series: Episode 1 – Crafting a Networking Narrative (podcast) Podcast OCS Strategic…

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…

1L Resume and Cover Letter Workshops In a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s Peer Advisers on how to draft a professional, impressive…

Alumni Advising Appointments After reviewing the materials on this page, feel free to make an appointment with the relevant adviser (OCS, OPIA, Judicial Clerkship, or…

For students who are: you will need to take action outside of EIP to learn about these additional job application avenues. Searching For Firms Outside…

Most graduates who start their career in the private sector do so in large law firms (“BigLaw”) or boutique firms that specialize in litigation or…

Updated August 2025 Harvard Law School (HLS)’s Office of Career Services (OCS) and Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) advise and facilitate recruiting and interview…

Reciprocity Policy for HLS Alumni One avenue to consider in conducting a job search is to take advantage of the career services resources of law…

Margie Boone, Assistant Dean for Career Services J.D. Advising Sara Dana, Senior Associate Director and Director of Communications
Betsy DiPardo, Assistant Director for J.D. Advising…