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Researching and Choosing 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 in the Private Sector
Get information on the different types of law firms, solo practice, investment banking, management consulting, and more.
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Legal Market Information
Find everything you need to know about legal markets throughout the U.S. and Internationally.
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Networking and Attending Firms Events
Get info on OCS events, a step-by-step guide to networking, finding alumni, and informational interviews.
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Resources for Law Firm Research
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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Welcome to Hire Ground
Hire Ground is OCS’s primary means of communicating important information, including career advice, upcoming programs, pertinent deadlines, and employment opportunities. You are automatically subscribed to the email and will receive messages about twice per week, typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We highly recommend that you remain subscribed to the email throughout your first year so
September 10, 2024
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Welcome Class of 2027!
Welcome to Harvard Law School from the Office of Career Services (OCS). OCS advisers are former attorneys who work with students and alumni seeking private sector positions or judicial clerkships. We offer one-on-one advising, mock interviews, application document review, and an abundance of resources. You can find more information about our services and staff on
September 10, 2024
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Know Your Practice Areas for Callbacks
When asked about your interest in practice areas are you able to answer with some level of knowledge? As your research becomes more involved in anticipation of your callback interviews, don’t forget to brush up on practice areas to have a basic understanding of the type of work you’ll be doing. Our Practice Area Podcast
August 6, 2024
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Summer Employment Evaluations
Students with private sector summer employment should complete the Summer Employment Evaluation in CSM. The evaluations provide insightful information to your peers on a variety of topics, including work assignment and feedback systems, collegiality, firm organization and leadership, amount and substance of work assigned, diversity, and overall satisfaction ratings. Last year many students consulted the
July 2, 2024
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Summer Employment Evaluations
Last year many students consulted the employment evaluations submitted by their peers to prepare for EIP bidding, callbacks and offers. We ask that you please pay it forward to the rising 2L class by completing the Summer Employment Evaluation of your 2024 private sector summer work experience. These evaluations are the most valuable resource offered
July 2, 2024