OCS Events Calendar

Office of Career Services
4020 Wasserstein Hall (WCC)
1585 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

617-495-3119

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

Signature 1L Events

1L Section Meetings

OCS advisers will meet with each section to walk through the timeline for the private sector job search process this fall. If you are interested in applying for a 2L summer law firm position, be sure to attend!

  • Section 1: September 15, 2:15-3:15pm (room TBA)
  • Section 2: September 17, 9-10am (room TBA)
  • Section3. September 14, 3:45-4:45pm (room TBA)
  • Section 4: September 18, 12:15-1:15pm (room TBA)
  • Section 5: September 16, 4-5pm (room TBA)
  • Section 6: September 17, 12:30-1:30 (room TBA)
  • Section 7: September 16, 10-11am (room TBA)

Law Firm Kickoff Reception – Practice Areas

Wednesday, September 30
With a focus on law firm practice areas, our first reception of the school year will feature more than 80 practitioners from a variety of specialties and firms across the country. RSVP for the Law Firm Kickoff Reception.

Firm Fair

Wednesday, October 14
Mark your calendar for the can’t miss event of the semester: OCS’ Firm Fair. Over 700 law firm offices recruit HLS students each year! Firm Fair offers you the chance to meet with law firm representatives, ask questions, and start to learn which firms will be of interest to you. Stop by any time during the fair to chat with firms; OCS advisers will also be available to answer questions throughout the event. RSVP for Firm Fair.

Last Call Reception

Wednesday, November 18
Attend our last reception of the semester to learn more about the firms you are seriously considering as well as those you may have missed, so that you can confidently answer the question: ‘Why are you interested in applying to our firm?” RSVP for the Last Call Reception.

OCS Events

  • LLM Series: Intro to the Overseas-Trained LLM Interview Program

    September 15, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    Come to this information session to learn more about the 2026 Overseas-Trained LL.M. Interview Program (“The LLM Job Fair”). Among other things, we will discuss how the job fair will works and outline important upcoming deadlines. Attendance is encouraged even if you are not yet sure whether you will participate.

  • Student Perspectives on Engaging with Faculty

    September 16, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    Engaging 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. Come for a live panel of 3L students sharing practical tips. This event will be recorded and…

  • Litigation vs. Corporate

    September 22, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    Room change: Langdell 225 – North Do you know what type of law you want to practice? Hear attorneys from O’Melveny discuss the merits of the two largest practice areas in Big Law. They’ll discuss what they do, why they chose it, and whether it was what they expected they…

  • Judicial Clerkships 101

    September 23, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    A 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…

  • Anatomy of a Deal

    September 24, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    What does it take to orchestrate a $44.8 billion merger involving iconic global brands? Attorneys from Cleary Gottlieb will take us behind the scenes of a transformative M&A transaction, from deal structuring and negotiation to the intellectual property and tax considerations that shape a complex, multijurisdictional deal. Held in WCC…

  • LLM Series: Networking

    September 29, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    Networking is a vitally 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. Held in WCC 1015. This program will…

  • New York Market Lunch

    September 29, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    Want 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 legal headhunters from Cardinal Search. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the market.

  • 2L Judicial Clerkship Update and Q&A

    September 30, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    2Ls, if you are interested in clerking, what should you be doing now? After attending or reviewing Judicial Clerkships 101 last fall or this fall (on 9/23) for a big-picture overview, come for more commentary on the application timeline for you, and an open Q&A to learn from each other’s…

  • Law Firm Kickoff Reception – Practice Areas

    September 30, 2026
    5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

    With a focus on law firm practice areas, our first reception of the school year will feature more than 80 practitioners from a variety of specialties and firms across the country. RSVP requested.

  • DC Market Lunch

    October 1, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    Heard the phrase “government-facing work”? Want to learn what that means? Come learn about DC legal market from an expert headhunter. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the market. Lunch will be served, RSVP requested. Register here. Please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu with any dietary restrictions…

  • Business of Law

    October 6, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    The managing partners of Paul Hastings dive behind the scenes to discuss law firms’ bottom lines. From the billable hour, to practice area profitability, to fee structures and realization, join us to understand the business side of law. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have questions…

  • Panel of Judicial Clerks

    October 7, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    What 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…

  • Texas Market Lunch

    October 8, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

    Thinking about private practice in Houston, Dallas, Austin, or another Texas market? Learn about the Texas legal market from an expert legal headhunter. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the market. Join remotely via Zoom or RSVP to join us live for…

  • LLM Series: Interviewing

    October 13, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    An 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. This program will be recorded and posted to the OCS website for those unable to attend. Lunch will be…

  • International Student Q&A

    October 14, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    International JD Students have unique concerns when seeking summer, and ultimately post-graduate, employment. Bring your lunch and your questions to an informal meeting with OCS’s Yih-hsien Shen and OPIA’s Jillian Tuck. Let us dispel rumors, address fears, and provide you with suggestions to help you in your job search. Persons…

  • Firm Fair

    October 14, 2026
    5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Mark your calendar for the can’t miss event of the semester: OCS’ Firm Fair. Over 700 law firm offices recruit HLS students each year! Firm Fair offers you the chance to meet with law firm representatives, ask questions, and start to learn which firms will be of interest to you.

  • Boston Market Lunch

    October 15, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    Enjoying Boston? Interested in life sciences/tech? Come learn about the Boston legal market from an expert legal headhunter. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the market. Lunch will be served, RSVP requested. Register here. Please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu with any dietary restrictions at least three…

  • California Market Lunch

    October 19, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

    Do you believe the West Coast is the best coast? Come learn about the Northern and Southern California legal markets from an expert legal headhunter. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the markets. Lunch will be served, RSVP requested. Register here. Please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu…

  • Meet the Judge: Hon. David K. Thomson, Supreme Court of New Mexico

    October 19, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

    Justice David K. Thomson, of the Supreme Court of New Mexico, previously served as a state trial judge in the First Judicial District, in the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General as a litigation attorney and later as Deputy Attorney General, and as a solo practitioner. He also clerked…

  • Inside Litigation Boutiques

    October 28, 2026
    12:30 pm – 1:20 pm

    Curious about how litigation boutiques differ from traditional Big Law firms? Join us for a panel featuring attorneys from leading litigation boutiques as they discuss what sets these firms apart. Learn how their recruitment process works, what qualities they look for in candidates, and how to gauge whether a boutique…

  • Last Call Reception

    November 18, 2026
    6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

    Attend our last reception of the semester to learn more about the firms you are seriously considering as well as those you may have missed, so that you can confidently answer the question: ‘Why are you interested in applying to our firm?” RSVP requested. Persons with disabilities who wish…

  • Meet the Judge: Hon. Joseph Bianco, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Hon. Nusrat Choudhury, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

    November 20, 2026
    3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    Hear from these judges about their prior careers, lawyering, judging, and clerking and ask questions in a face-to-face, small group setting. Attendees consent through their registration to the program being recorded. Register by Wednesday, November 18, at 11:59pm. Location will be shared with confirmed RSVP’d attendees. Persons with disabilities…

On- and Off-Campus Employer Events

OCS coordinates events with employers to take place on and near campus. These employer events are a great opportunity to meet attorneys and learn more about particular 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 suite (WCC 4020) from 11:30 – 1:30 pm and 2:30 to 4:30pm. These are drop-in events (no RSVP).
  • Receptions will take place in-person at local restaurants in Cambridge or Boston. Events take place in the evening. RSVP is highly encouraged (see specific event for link).

Event links will be posted at the beginning of the semester.

Virtual Employer Chats

EIP Connections

November 2026
Through our Connections program, OCS coordinates virtual small group chats (limited to three students, maximum) for EIP employers throughout the month of November.

Sign up will take place in October. Details tba.

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.

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