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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
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Popular Resources for Networking and Attending Employer Events
Updates from Hire Ground
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Firm Fair: Preparation and Tips
Firm Fair is just around the corner on Wednesday, October 14 from 5-8 p.m. Firm Fair is set up like a college fair, with each firm having their own table. To prepare, start by reviewing the list of participating firms and consider which ones you’d like to connect with. Think about what’s important to you—practice areas, firm
October 1, 2026
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Learn More About the Texas Legal Market
Considering the Texas legal market? Join us for a market lunch on October 8 from 12:30-1:30pm in WCC 2004 and sign up for a 20-minute 1:1 meeting with Texas legal market headhunter, Tim Regan of ELR Legal Search to get your questions answered about the Texas legal market(s). (Zoom link and info on a room to
October 1, 2026
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New York? DC? Dallas? Boston? LA? Learning About Geographic Markets
As you begin thinking about your job search and longer-term career goals, one key factor is where you will live and work. Law firms hire by office, so thinking about where you want to live and work after graduation can help you focus on employers and practice areas that are a good fit. Beginning this
September 29, 2026
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Coffee Chats: What to Wear and How to Prepare
With daily employer coffee chats in the OCS suite (WCC 4020) beginning this week, you may be wondering what to wear and how to prepare. These coffee chats are super informal, so come as you are, after or between classes. You don’t need to prepare anything ahead of time, but you can check out our
September 29, 2026
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Practice Highlight: Securities Litigation
Securities litigators represent companies, executives, financial institutions, and investors in disputes involving alleged misstatements, omissions, insider trading, accounting problems, and other violations of the securities laws. They handle shareholder class actions, derivative suits, SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings, and disputes arising from mergers, public offerings, and market events. Juniors typically research complex statutory and regulatory
September 29, 2026