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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Meet the Firms
November 13, 2024
4:00 pm – 9:00 pmMark your calendar for the largest private sector employer event of the semester: OCS’ Meet the Firms. Over 100 of the largest law firms in the world recruit HLS students each year! At this event, you will have the opportunity to speak with these firms in a setting resembling… -
OCS 1L Resume & Cover Letter Workshops
November 15, 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:… -
Drop-ins with Peter O’Meara – Advisor to International Students and Scholars at the Harvard International Office
November 18, 2024
3:30 pm – 4:30 pmPeter O’Meara from the Harvard International Office will hold drop-in office hours in the OPIA suite to offer quick consults and answers questions about travel and work authorization as an international student. No need for an appointment; students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.