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Some J.D. Advantage positions are available to new graduates, while others require prior experience practicing law, other degrees, or time working in the relevant field. When…

Practice Settings Law Firms In-House Counsel Private Sector Careers Outside of Legal Practice Careers Outside of the Private Sector Resources…

Podcasts and Videos Title Media Type OCS Strategic Networking Series: Episode 1 – Crafting a Networking Narrative (podcast) Podcast OCS Strategic…

Researching Legal Markets In advance of recruiting with law firms – whether for 1L or 2L summer – you must think carefully about in which…

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Popular Links Visit the OCS Site Map to view all OCS webpages organized by section. OCS Events and Programs LL.M. Programming Academic Year 2026-2027…

Hire Ground OCS uses the Hire Ground email as the primary means of communicating with you. Login to the Hire Ground Archive to review posts…

Hire Ground OCS uses the Hire Ground email as the primary means of communicating with you. Login to the Hire Ground Archive to review posts…

Hire Ground OCS uses the Hire Ground email as the primary means of communicating with you. Login to the Hire Ground Archive to review posts…

May/June/July (before starting HLS): Gather all appropriate documents and apply for Early Evaluation with the NY Board of Law Examiners (BOLE). Visit the Foreign…

1L Resume and Cover Letter Workshops In a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s Peer Advisers on how to draft a professional, impressive…

This page is especially for students who: Use this page to explore additional private sector avenues and refine your strategy. 1. Deconstruct Your Big Law…

Law Firms Most law firm hiring happens for the 2L summer. 1L summer hiring is extremely limited and more common in smaller markets,…

Updated July 2026 Harvard Law School (HLS)’s Office of Career Services (OCS) and Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) advise and facilitate recruiting and interview…

Scheduling an Appointment in CSM 1Ls may meet with OCS Advisers in group appointments starting September 9. See 1L Career Advising Appointments for instructions…

Email Alerts of New Job Postings You can set up a job alert so that you will receive an email when a new job is…

Drop-ins Overview J.D. Drop-in hours are for current J.D. students only and are for general advising, and not clerkship questions. You may also email your…

About Hire Ground OCS uses the Hire Ground email as the primary means of communicating with you. If you missed a previous email you can…

Use the WWW Lists To Updates and Questions To request updates (including having your information removed from the lists) or ask questions about the Who…

Regardless of why you are seeking, this page walks you through the 3L job search. Preliminary Considerations and Timing For current summer associates, focus on…