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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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Why Attend the Firm Fair Next Week?
Recruitment for 2L summer associate positions at law firms happens during your 1L spring, so if you are considering participating in 2L recruitment, you will need to know which firms are of interest to you. Firm Fair is your opportunity to connect with over 70 law firms that recruit at HLS in one place and
October 16, 2025
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Firm Fair: Preparation and Tips
Firm Fair is just around the corner- Wednesday, October 22. 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 size, assignment systems, diversity, pro bono policies, and other factors like work visa sponsorship or mentorship opportunities. Resources
October 16, 2025
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Summer Employment Survey and Who Worked Where Lists
If you have secured a job for summer 2026, please take a minute 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
October 16, 2025
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Researching Ahead of Firm Fair
Over 70 firms, representing more than 600 offices worldwide, will be on campus next week, October 22, for our Firm Fair. While extensive preparation isn’t required, taking some time to research in advance will help you make the most of the event. Consider what matters most to you—such as location, practice areas, assignment systems, pro
October 14, 2025
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Market Lunch Series
Starting tomorrow, Wednesday October 15, OCS will kick off a series of lunchtime programs featuring headhunters from some of the major legal markets. By January, we recommend you have a sense of which geographic markets and practice areas you want to target for your 2L summer, along with some familiarity with the leading employers in
October 14, 2025