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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Law Firm Pro Bono: Protecting Civil Rights
October 27, 2022
12:30 pm – 1:15 pmJoin us for a vibrant discussion with a group of large law firm partners who are all working to advance civil rights through their pro bono work. Jennifer Wu and Lawrence Wee ’94 of Paul Weiss will share with us how they have advocated for and represented Asian victims… -
OCS 1L Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
November 1, 2022
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmIn a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s 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 available… -
Demystifying BigLaw Recruiting
November 3, 2022
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmInterested in working at a law firm during one of your summers? Join OCS advisers for a discussion of law firm recruitment from start to finish, including what 1L law firm hiring looks like, the timeline for 2L summer hiring, how law firm events during 1L year fit in to the picture. Lunch will be served.