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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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Summer Employment Survey and Who Worked Where Lists
If you have secured a job for summer 2026, please take a moment to complete the OCS employment survey in CSM to tell us where you will be working this summer. This information is used to create The Who Worked Where lists, which HLS students – 1Ls in particular – use to connect with one
December 18, 2025
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Resources for Researching Firms
While it is great to have so many employers to consider, it can also be overwhelming as you determine which firms to add to your EIP Resume Collection bid list and which firms to target for direct applications. Check out our Researching Firms for EIP video, created by OCS peer advisers. In the video, our
December 16, 2025
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Final “Researching Firms” Workshop this Thursday!
We know it can be challenging to distinguish among firms, even with all the resources available on the OCS firm research website. Join our amazing OCS 3L Peer Advisers for their final workshop designed to help you: (1) reflect on what you are looking for in a firm; and (2) navigate the most efficient resources
November 19, 2025
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Where to Find Job Postings
As you consider your summer applications, you may be wondering where to find job postings. For private sector positions, your first stop should be the HLS Job Bank in CSM. You may also search LinkedIn.com/jobs for legal internship postings, particularly opportunities with in-house legal departments. Firm Prospects, a firm research tool OCS provides for students,
November 6, 2025
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Informational Interviews (or “Cold Emailing”)
Connecting directly with attorneys at firms and within practice areas that interest you is a highly effective way to combine firm research, networking, and interview preparation in one strategic step. This short video shows you the various resources for finding alumni with whom to network and how to use them. Be sure to review our
November 6, 2025