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Law Firm Research
Resources for finding key statistics and factors that are important to you.
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Legal Markets
Find everything you need to know about legal markets throughout the U.S. and Internationally.
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Practice Areas
Most attorneys specialize in a particular area of law. Explore which ones might be of interest to you.
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Practice Settings
Get information on the different types of law firms, in-house legal departments, business careers, and more.
Networking and Employer Events
Connecting with attorneys and attending employer events are valuable ways to learn about legal careers while expanding your network.
OCS Podcasts and Videos
Explore our podcasts and videos to hear firsthand insights from industry experts and learn about different practice areas and career paths to find the right fit for you.
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Practice Area Podcast Series
Our podcast series featuring industry leaders from within and outside of HLS will help you determine which area of practice best suits you.
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Beyond Big Law Podcast Series
Hear experts’ thoughts on practice areas outside of big law.
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OCS Program Library
Browse our library of videos from past OCS programs and events.
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Clerkship Program Library
Watch recorded programs that focus on Judicial Clerkships.
Popular Resources for Practice Settings
Popular Resources for Legal Markets
Popular Resources for Career Research
Popular Resources for Networking and Attending Employer Events
Updates from Hire Ground
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Key Career Resources
Over the next few weeks, we will highlight some of our key resources to help you get started with your career exploration and 1L job search. Your first stop should be the 1L Career Advising page. This joint OCS/OPIA page will be your one-stop for all things related to your 1L job search.
September 11, 2025
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Self-Assessment
As you begin thinking about your career, including your summer jobs, take a few minutes to visit our Self-Assessment page to help clarify your values, interests, and strengths. Understanding what motivates you and where your skills lie is the first step in finding practice areas and opportunities where you can thrive. The page offers helpful questions, resources,
September 11, 2025
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Big Law 101 Next Week
Big Law 101 is next Wednesday, September 17. If you RSVP’d but can no longer attend, please email ocs@law.harvard.edu to cancel and allow someone on the waitlist to get your spot. If you have not registered and hope to attend, register for Big Law 101 by Monday 9/15 to be added to the waitlist. The program will be recorded for
September 11, 2025
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Summer Employment Evaluation
Please be sure to complete your Summer Employment Evaluation for your job this past summer (summer 2025) while the experience is fresh in your mind. You can attach your name to the survey or fill it out anonymously. The evaluation form was created jointly by OCS and OPIA and is for both public and private sector employers.
September 11, 2025
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Big Law 101 Waitlist
If you are considering working in BigLaw for one of your summers or after graduation, it is critical to understand how these firms function, how they make money, what practice areas are prevalent, and how you fit into the picture. Big Law 101 is one way to begin demystifying law firms and the work they
September 9, 2025