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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. While you do not need to decide on a practice area right away, learning which ones may be of interest to you will help you focus your job search.
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Practice Settings
Get information on the different types of law firms, solo practice, investment banking, management consulting, and more.
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Networking and Events
Get info on OCS events, a step-by-step guide to networking, finding alumni, and informational interviews.
OCS Podcasts and Videos
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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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10 Things You Should Know About Big Law
You have likely heard a lot of things about Big Law and may have a general sense of what to expect this 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
March 19, 2025
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10 Things You Should Know About Big Law
You have likely heard a lot of things about Big Law and may have a general sense of what to expect this summer and beyond. But, before you head into your summer, listen to our podcast, 10 Things You Should Know About Big Law to learn some of the things that are important to know
March 19, 2025
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Vault’s Practice Area Resource Center
One of the things students find the most challenging is determining which practice areas they would like to explore. While employers won’t expect you to have your mind made up about which practice area you want to pursue by this summer, they will expect you to be able to discuss your interests and demonstrate you’ve
March 4, 2025
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Researching Firms
Have you thought about what you are looking for in a firm? Do all the firms look similar to you at this point? Over the course of the next few weeks, our OCS 3L Peer Advisers will be hosting workshops to help you think about what you are looking for in a firm and walk
February 27, 2025
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OCS 3L Peer Advisers
If you have a quick question about 1L job search, what to expect at EIP or just want to talk to someone who has recently “been there, done that,” you can take advantage of the experience of our 3L Peer Advisers. Kelsey, Naomi, Nick, and Phoenix can provide you with advice on anything from interacting
February 25, 2025