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Law Firm Research
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Practice Settings
Get information on the different types of law firms, in-house legal departments, business careers, and more.
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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.
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Updates from Hire Ground
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Practice Highlight – Technology Transactions
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
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Learn More About the California Legal Markets
Considering the Northern or Southern California legal markets? join us for a market lunch on October 19 from 12:30-1:15 pm in WCC 2009 and sign up for a 20-minute 1:1 meeting with a California legal market headhunter, Eve Jaffe of Garb Jaffe & Associates, to get your questions answered about the California legal markets. (Zoom link
October 13, 2026
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Practice Highlight – Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers help companies, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders navigate financial distress and reorganize debt. They work on in-court Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts, distressed acquisitions, debtor-in-possession financing, and disputes over creditors’ rights and the value of a business. Junior associates typically analyze loan and security documents, research bankruptcy and commercial law issues,
October 13, 2026
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Learn More About the Boston Legal Market
Considering the Boston legal market? join us for a market lunch on October 15 from 12:30-1:15 pm in WCC 2004 and sign up for a 20-minute 1:1 meeting with the Boston legal market headhunter, Mary D’Eramo from elevateMestel, to get your questions answered about the Boston legal market. (Zoom link and info on a room
October 8, 2026
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Why Attend the Firm Fair Next Week?
If you are considering participating in 2L law firm recruitment, you will need to decide where to apply. Firm Fair is your opportunity to connect with over 80 law firms in one place and gather information to help you determine which firms might be a good fit for you and your career goals. The Firm Fair is
October 6, 2026