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Diversity in Law Firms and DEI Policies and Programs
October 20, 2022
In determining a firm’s commitment to diversity, no one factor is definitive. For example, a firm might not offer 1L diversity scholarships, but may have other…
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Types of Law Firms
October 20, 2022
Law Firm Hiring 1L Summer Due to the unique structure of the law firm recruitment model, there are a limited number of law firm opportunities…
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Introduction to Management Consulting
October 20, 2022
Interested in helping companies solve business problems, as opposed to legal problems? Management consulting could be the path for you! Opportunities in consulting exist for…
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Introduction to Investment Banking
October 20, 2022
For students interested in the business side of deals, opportunities in investment banking exist for law students during 2L summer, as a 3L candidate (limited),…
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In-House Counsel
October 20, 2022
One advantage of this type of practice is that the in-house counsel can become familiar with the business, culture and employees of a single organization.
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Considerations Before Deciding on a Path Outside of the Law
October 20, 2022
Lawyers and law students have a wide variety of reasons for seeking alternatives to practicing law. Some know exactly what alternative career they wish to…
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Alternative Careers Where J.D.s are Preferred
October 20, 2022
Some J.D. Advantage jobs are available to new graduates, while others require prior experience practicing law, other degrees, and/or time working in the relevant field. You can think about J.D.
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Practice Settings in the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
Practice Settings Law Firms Large Law Firms Boutique Firms Private Public Interest and Plaintiffs’ Firms Small and Mid-Sized Firms In-House…
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Legal Market Information
October 20, 2022
U.S. Major Markets Boston Chicago New York Northern California …
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Resources for Law Firm Research
October 20, 2022
Featured Research Tools Firm Prospects Legal Market Reports and Podcasts Chambers and Partners Chambers Associate NALP Directory Law Firm…
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Information for 3Ls (Class of 2025)
October 20, 2022
Happening Now – Week of July 22 3L Announcements, updates, and reminders from OCS. OCS has extended hours for appointments and drop-ins over the summer.
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Information for 2Ls (Class of 2026)
October 20, 2022
Happening Now – Week of July 22 2L Announcements, updates, and reminders from OCS. Stop by Extended Drop-Ins This Week Add/Drop EIP Interviews…
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Application Materials for the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
Resume and Cover Letter Every job application requires a resume. It should be a succinct summary of your education and experience, not a personal statement. Many applications…
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2L Job Search in the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
For students who are: interested in firms outside of major legal markets; interested in firms that may not recruit at EIP (usually smaller or regional…
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1L Job Search in the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
The information on this page is under review. Updates for the Class of 2027 are forthcoming. In keeping with HLS guidelines, 1Ls may begin to…
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Student Recruiting and Interview Program Policies
October 20, 2022
Updated January 2024 Harvard Law School (HLS)’s Office of Career Services (OCS) and Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) advise and facilitate recruiting and interview…
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OCS Appointments and Drop-Ins
October 20, 2022
Make an Appointment (Login to CSM) Access J.D. and Clerkship Drop-in Hours Scheduling…
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How to Use CSM
October 20, 2022
Login to CSM Login Instructions Option 1: HarvardKey Navigate to CSM Select [Current Students: Single Sign On] Enter your HarvardKey credentials…
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OCS Drop-In Hours and Zoom Contact Info
October 20, 2022
J.D. Drop-in and Peer Adviser hours are for current J.D. students only and are for general advising, and not clerkship questions. You may also email your…