Career Research

You have likely heard a lot of things about Big Law and may have a general sense of what to expect next summer and beyond. But, you may also be feeling like all the firms look the same and are not quite sure how to differentiate them. Listen to our podcast, 10 Things You Should

November 12, 2026

Capital markets lawyers help companies, governments, and other organizations raise money from investors, often to fund a new venture, expand a business, or refinance existing debt. They guide clients through transactions such as IPOs, stock and bond offerings, and private placements, helping determine what to offer, to whom, and what information must be disclosed. Juniors

November 3, 2026

Every student participating in law firm recruiting should register for a free HLS account with Firm Prospects, a powerful, data-driven platform through which you can research firms and attorneys at a global and office level. For each firm office, you can see how many attorneys are in each practice area, where associates go when they

October 29, 2026

With November just around the corner, it’s time for a career check-in to make sure you are on track. If you have not done so already:

October 27, 2026

Technology transactions lawyers help companies develop, acquire, license, commercialize, and use technology, data, and intellectual property. They negotiate software and services agreements, technology licenses, cloud-computing arrangements, data-use agreements, outsourcing deals, strategic collaborations, and other commercial contracts. The work may involve software and digital businesses as well as life-sciences and healthcare technologies, including research tools, diagnostics,

October 20, 2026