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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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Choice of Practice Area
With your 2L summer just around the corner, you may still be unsure which practice area is the right fit for you or what your firm’s groups actually do day to day. The OCS Practice Area Podcast Series can help. Each brief episode features a one-on-one conversation between an attorney and an OCS adviser, covering
April 9, 2026
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Choice of Practice Area
Even if you’ve already accepted an offer for your 2L summer, you may still be exploring which practice area will be the best fit once you arrive at your firm next year. The OCS Practice Area Podcast Series is a great way to start that exploration now. Each brief episode features a one-on-one conversation between
April 9, 2026
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Beyond Big Law
Wondering what you can do in the private sector after and beyond Big Law? The Beyond Big Law Podcast Series provides an opportunity to learn about careers in the private sector that are outside of typical big law firm practice. Many HLS Alumni have pursued such careers, either immediately or after practicing at a large
March 26, 2026
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Legal Market News
Following legal industry news is a simple way to start building your business awareness and professional judgment. You can track developments in key practice areas, major deals, and market trends affecting law firms and their clients. Just a few minutes a day with a reliable news source can help you speak more confidently with attorneys,
March 26, 2026
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Summer Employment Survey and Who Worked Where Lists
If you have secured a job for summer 2026, please take a moment 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 use to connect with one another and learn about experiences
March 26, 2026