Explore OCS
The Office of Career Services (OCS) is a team of advisors and recruitment professionals who work with current students, alumni and employers with a focus on private sector careers and judicial clerkships. We work closely with our sister office, the Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA), who advise on public sector career pursuits.
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1Ls
Learn about 1L career advising, career options, and your 1L job search.
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2Ls
Prepare and plan for your 2L summer job search, and participate in EIP.
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3Ls
Conduct your 3L job search and handle other requirements for graduation.
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LL.M. Students
Learn about career advising, and prepare and participate in the LL.M. Job Fair.
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International Students
Additional considerations for international students.
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Joint Degree Students
Additional considerations for joint-degree students.
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Alumni
Learn about career services available to all HLS Alumni.
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Employers
Post a job, participate in recruiting programs, and engage with HLS students.
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Upcoming Events
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HALB: Intro to Business Careers
October 3, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmJoin HALB to learn about the spectrum of careers that lie between law and business. Whether you are planning on being a full-time transactional lawyer, do not even plan to take the bar, or are uncertain about a potential career anywhere in between, come to get insight in various career… -
OCS 1L Resume & Cover Letter Workshops
October 7, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmIn a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s 3L Peer Advisers on how to draft a professional, impressive resume and a persuasive cover letter for the private sector. Students can either bring their application materials to the workshop or take notes for later. See full list of workshops:… -
Women in M&A Panel
October 7, 2024
2:30 pm – 3:30 pmJoin the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Women in M&A Subcommittee to hear from women who are blazing trails in Mergers & Acquisitions. The panel will provide information on the day-to-day work and lifestyle of an M&A lawyer and offer tips for building a successful career. Snacks and refreshments will be…