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As you enter the legal profession, attorneys and clients will have certain expectations of you. These expectations are often unspoken, and students therefore sometimes learn them the hard way. At Masterclass, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, Gorick Ng, demystifies the unspoken rules of professional success. You will get concrete steps for making a favorable impression throughout the recruitment process and on-the-job. Immediately after the program, you can put what you have learned into action by navigating a cocktail reception with attorneys from law firms around the country. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, along with wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks. RSVP today for this important and informative event!

All 1Ls are invited to join the Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) and the Office of Career Services (OCS) for a career kickoff event. Learn about career paths and hiring processes in the public and private sectors, what your 1L job search will entail, and how to make the most of your next three years to set yourself up for success. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, along with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.

An interview is your chance to showcase your qualifications and enthusiasm for a law firm position. Attend this session to learn how to prepare for and succeed in your US-style interviews. Lunch will be served. This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website for those unable to attend.

Networking is an important part of your LL.M. job search. Many law firm jobs are obtained, or sometimes even created, through networking. Attend this program to learn what networking is and how to creatively and professionally network your way to a job. Lunch will be served.  This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website.

The 2024 Overseas-Trained LL.M. Interview Program ("The LLM Job Fair") will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024 (virtually). At this information session you will learn about how the job fair works and the critical upcoming deadlines. Attendance is encouraged even if you are not yet sure whether you will participate. Lunch will be served.  This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website.

Professional and polished job search documents are the foundation for every successful LL.M. job search. Attend this session to learn the basics about how to draft a U.S. style resume and cover letter, how to choose a writing sample, and how to create a list of references.

OCS and OPIA would like to welcome back all returning 2Ls and 3Ls. Stop by for Lizzy’s ice cream & toppings. OCS and OPIA advisers will be on-hand to catch up and to answer any questions you may have.

2Ls, if you are interested in clerking, what should you be doing now? After reviewing last fall's Introduction to Judicial Clerkships for a big-picture overview, come for a refresher, an update on the application timeline, and answers to any questions you have. Feel free to bring your lunch.

On this page, students can find information for booking appointments with each of the HLS Offices that offer individual advising. Upcoming Events Office of Clinical…

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Program notes Sign-Up Instructions Rescheduling/Cancellation notes If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment: cancel your appointment in CSM and book a new time.