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.
Information For
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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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Career Planning: How Your 1L Year (and Job) Fit in the Big Picture
September 27, 2023
5:00 pm – 6:30 pmAll 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. -
Introduction to Judicial Clerkships
October 4, 2023
12:30 pm – 1:15 pmA judicial clerkship is one of the most substantive jobs you can have at the beginning of a career in law. Learn about this exciting option and how to develop your candidacy starting in your first year of law school. This introduction will set you up for further information on… -
Engaging with Faculty (featuring Professors Eidelson, Kamali, and Kennedy)
October 11, 2023
12:30 pm – 1:15 pmEngaging with HLS faculty makes for a more educational and enjoyable law school experience. More concretely, faculty recommendation letters are required in applications for certain types of jobs, including judicial clerkships. Get insights from a panel of professors about how best to cultivate substantive relationships with them. Lunch provided for those who register in advance by October 3.