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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Judicial Clerkships 101
September 23, 2024
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… -
Drop-ins with Peter O’Meara – Advisor to International Students and Scholars at the Harvard International Office
September 23, 2024
1:00 pm – 2:00 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. -
LL.M. Series: Networking
September 24, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmNetworking is an important part of your LL.M. job search. Many law firm jobs are obtained, or sometimes even created, through networking. Attend this program to learn what networking is and how to creatively and professionally network your way to a job. Lunch will be served. This program will be… -
Big Law 101
September 25, 2024
5:00 pm – 8:00 pmUnderstanding the business of law and exploring practice areas are the most important career-related action items for 1Ls interested in the private sector after graduation. Get started by attending OCS’ Big Law 101 on Wednesday, September 25 from 5-8pm! This event for 1Ls breaks down into three sessions: All students… -
LL.M. Series: Intro to the LLM Job Fair
October 1, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmThe 2025 Overseas-Trained LL.M. Interview Program (“The LLM Job Fair”) will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025 (virtually). At this information session you will learn about how the job fair works and the critical upcoming deadlines. Attendance is encouraged even if you are not yet sure whether you will… -
Engaging with Faculty
October 2, 2024
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 and fellowships. Get insights from a panel about how best to cultivate substantive relationships with faculty. This program will… -
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 Peer Adviser Resume & Cover Letter Workshops
October 7, 2024
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 workshops:… -
Panel of HLS Clerks
October 9, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:15 pmWhat do law clerks for judges actually do? How does the job vary by type of court and judge? Does clerking help with imposter syndrome? Why and how should you research judges in advance? What does the application process look like from the inside? How can you make the most… -
DC Market Lunch
October 16, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:15 pmHeard the phrase “government-facing work”? Want to learn what that means? Come learn about DC legal market from expert headhunter, TBA. Topics covered will include hot practice areas, and the industries that drive the market. Lunch will be served. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have… -
LL.M. Series: Interviewing
October 16, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmAn interview is your chance to showcase your qualifications and enthusiasm for a law firm position. Attend this session to learn how to prepare for and succeed in your US-style interviews. Lunch will be served. This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website for those unable to attend.… -
New York Market Lunch
October 17, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:15 pmWant to practice in the largest legal market in the world, which is home to 40% of all summer associate positions? Come learn about the New York legal market from expert headhunter, TBA. Topics covered will include hot practice areas, and the industries that drive the market. Lunch will be… -
Texas Market Lunch
October 18, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:15 pmAustin. Dallas. Houston. Want to learn about three major legal markets, which pay market rate but have a lower cost of living? Come learn about the Texas legal market from expert headhunter, TBA. Topics covered will include hot practice areas, and the industries that drive the market. Lunch will be… -
California Market Lunch
October 21, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:15 pmDo you believe the West Coast is the best coast? Come learn about the Northern and Southern California legal markets from expert headhunter, TBA. Topics covered will include hot practice areas, and the industries that drive the markets. Lunch will be served. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations… -
Drop-ins with Peter O’Meara – Advisor to International Students and Scholars at the Harvard International Office
October 21, 2024
1:00 pm – 2:00 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. -
Boston Market Lunch
October 22, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:15 pmEnjoying Boston? Interested in life sciences/tech? Come learn about the Boston legal market from expert headhunter, TBA. Topics covered will include hot practice areas, and the industries that drive the market. Lunch will be served. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have questions about access, please… -
OCS 1L Peer Adviser Resume & Cover Letter Workshops
October 28, 2024
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 workshops:… -
Applying to 1L Diversity Positions
October 30, 2024
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmThe process for applying to 1L summer diversity positions at major law firms can be daunting. When do I apply? What should I say in my diversity statement? What are firms looking for? Is it worth my time to apply? Hear from students who have been through the application process… -
OCS 1L Peer Adviser Resume & Cover Letter Workshops
November 1, 2024
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 workshops:… -
Meet the Firms
November 13, 2024
4:00 pm – 9:00 pmMark your calendar for the can’t miss event of the semester: OCS’ Meet the Firms. Over 700 law firm offices recruit HLS students each year! Meet the Firms offers you the chance to meet with law firm representatives, ask questions, and start to learn which firms will be of interest… -
OCS 1L Peer Adviser Resume & Cover Letter Workshops
November 15, 2024
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 workshops:… -
Drop-ins with Peter O’Meara – Advisor to International Students and Scholars at the Harvard International Office
November 18, 2024
1:00 pm – 2:00 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.
OCS 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 employers that are not coordinated by OCS will be posted as Other Career Events.
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