OCS Events
Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have questions about access, please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu in advance of the event.
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Acing your Firm Summer: A Professionalism Primer
March 5, 2026
12:15 pm – 1:15 pmAs you approach a summer position at a law firm, you may be considering how to put your best foot forward and make a strong impression. Join the Office of Careers Services for a discussion with recruiting and professional development managers from Latham & Watkins, Ropes & Gray, and White… -
OCS Peer Advisers: Ask Me Anything Workshops
March 5, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmWondering how to approach your upcoming summer at a law firm? Join the 3L Peer Advisers at the Office of Career Services for an informal ‘Ask me anything’ discussion. Topics might include tips and tricks from your colleagues about building networks, receiving feedback, and navigating social settings and events as… -
OCS Peer Advisers: Ask Me Anything Workshops
March 12, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmWondering how to approach your upcoming summer at a law firm? Join the 3L Peer Advisers at the Office of Career Services for an informal ‘Ask me anything’ discussion. Topics might include tips and tricks from your colleagues about building networks, receiving feedback, and navigating social settings and events as… -
Clerkship Group Q&A
March 25, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmHLS clerkship applicants may be able to learn from each other’s general questions (while saving anything sensitive for an individual appointment). Bring any questions and your lunch to a Q&A session with OCS clerkship advisers. This event will be recorded and posted to the OCS website. Persons with disabilities… -
OCS Peer Advisers: Ask Me Anything Workshops
March 25, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmWondering how to approach your upcoming summer at a law firm? Join the 3L Peer Advisers at the Office of Career Services for an informal ‘Ask me anything’ discussion. Topics might include tips and tricks from your colleagues about building networks, receiving feedback, and navigating social settings and events as… -
OCS Peer Advisers: Ask Me Anything Workshops
March 26, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmWondering how to approach your upcoming summer at a law firm? Join the 3L Peer Advisers at the Office of Career Services for an informal ‘Ask me anything’ discussion. Topics might include tips and tricks from your colleagues about building networks, receiving feedback, and navigating social settings and events as… -
Demystifying the Patent Bar with PLI
March 31, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmSpace limited! RSVP here. If you are a student with a degree (or at least two years of coursework) in engineering, computer sciences or the hard sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, or related fields), and are interested in becoming a Patent Agent or Attorney, come hear Mark Dighton, PLI’s Director… -
Managing the First 3 Years of Your Career
April 8, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmYou are about to finish law school. Now it is time to focus on the next chapter. Join OCS as we talk about how to maximize your first years of law firm practice and position yourself for a move within the private sector or to the public sector. RSVP…
Local Employer Events
OCS coordinates events on and near campus. These employer events are a great opportunity to learn more about the firms that recruit HLS students. Events in the Fall and Spring semester will be posted in this section.
Note that employer events that are not coordinated by OCS will be posted as Other Career Events.
- Coffee Chats will take place in-person in the OCS lobby (WCC 4020) from 12-2:00pm. These are drop-in events (no RSVP).
- Receptions will take place in-person at local restaurants near the HLS campus/Harvard Square. Events take place in the evening. RSVP is highly encouraged.
Virtual Employer Events
OCS coordinates virtual chats and office hours for employers interested in recruiting HLS students. These events are usually hosted on a platform like Flo Recruit or Zoom and are a great opportunity to learn more about the firms. Events in the Fall and Spring semester will be posted in this section.
- Office Hours: Registration required. Events are drop-in style. You do not need to attend the full session.
Other Career Events
In addition to OCS and Employer events, we share information from employers, student groups, and other legal organizations and groups about career-related events and opportunities. Information about these events is not generated or solicited by OCS.
Upcoming Other Career Events to see a list of upcoming career-related events and opportunities.
Program Recordings
Missed a program or event? Browser our program libraries to see if it was recorded.
- OCS Program Library
- Practice Area Podcast Library
- Beyond Big Law Podcast Library
- Clerkship Program Library