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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. While you do not need to decide on a practice area right away, learning which ones may be of interest to you will help you focus your job search.
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Practice Settings
Get information on the different types of law firms, solo practice, investment banking, management consulting, and more.
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Networking and Events
Get info on OCS events, a step-by-step guide to networking, finding alumni, and informational interviews.
OCS Podcasts and Videos
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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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Intro to Law Firms- Learning Tracks
Wondering how to learn what Big Law practice is all about as you consider participation in EIP? We’ve partnered with Hotshot a digital learning provider for the legal industry) to create 3 self-directed learning tracks to give you a taste of law firm practice: Firm Fundamentals for 1Ls, Intro to Legal Practice: Litigation, and Intro to
January 30, 2025
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Considering Practice Areas
Beginning to think about what practice areas may be of interest to you is one of the first steps you should take in anticipation of EIP. As a first step, visit our Researching and Choosing Practice Areas page.
January 28, 2025
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Why Go to Employer Events?
Most of you are in the middle of your 1L summer job search, so it may feel early to start thinking about your 2L summer job and where you would like to be after graduation. Employer events over the next few months can be a great place to get started thinking about your longer-term goals.
January 28, 2025
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Using LinkedIn Jobs to Find 1L Summer Jobs
As you search for your 1L job, in addition to checking the CSM job bank regularly, check out LinkedIn Jobs for a variety of positions, including in-house legal internships. Search for phrases like “legal intern,” see what positions show up, and apply as directed. If you would like to discuss your job search or have
January 28, 2025
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Don’t forget the HLS Job Bank
Don’t forget to check the HLS Job Bank regularly. Would you like to work for Microsoft, Sony, or for a firm in the British Virgin Islands this summer? These, and many other interesting opportunities are currently available in the job bank. If you are still in the market for a summer position and haven’t reviewed the job
January 23, 2025