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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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Meeting Law Firms Through On-Campus and Virtual Chats
Firms are looking to connect with you, and they will be hosting coffee chats in the OCS suite (WCC 4020). These chats, happening throughout the fall, provide an easy opportunity to meet with employers in a relaxed setting without leaving campus. Stop by to grab coffee or a snack and learn a bit about the
September 18, 2025
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Summer Employment Evaluation
If you have not already done so, we ask that you help out the 1L class by completing a Summer Employment Evaluation for your job this past summer (summer 2025). You can attach your name to the survey or fill it out anonymously. This survey is a joint project of OCS and OPIA and is
September 18, 2025
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Law Firm Employer Events
Beginning in late September and continuing through November, OCS will host dozens of law firms – both in person and virtually – who want the opportunity to meet you. Each weekday, different firms will be available, all eager to connect. In-person coffee chats will take place in the OCS lobby from 12 noon to 2:00pm
September 16, 2025
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Using CSM
CSM is our online appointment and recruiting platform at HLS where you can make advising appointments, view career events, including law firm coffee chats and virtual office hours, see job postings, and find many additional resources for your job search. Later this month following group advising, CSM is also where you will schedule individual advising
September 16, 2025
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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