Career Research and Resources

Every year OCS and OPIA publish The Who Worked Where lists, which show where rising 2L and 3L students are working over the summer.

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…

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…

Wondering what you can do in the private sector after and beyond Big Law? The Beyond Big Law Podcast Series provides an opportunity to…

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,…

If you have secured a job for summer 2026, please take a moment to complete the OCS employment survey in CSM to tell us…

If you received a callback interview invitation, congratulations! Now it’s time to do a deep dive into your firm so you can have the best…

As you review the EIP Virtual Interviews Employer List, you may be wondering how to decide where to bid. While you should generally bid…

Speaking with someone who has a career you might want to emulate is a great way to think about the big picture while also getting…

Wondering how to learn what Big Law practice is all about? Not sure how to talk about an interest in corporate work if you aren’t…

As you search for your 1L job, in addition to checking the CSM job bank regularly, check out LinkedIn Jobs for a variety of…

When preparing for callback interviews, make sure you:…

Don’t forget to check the HLS Job Bank regularly. The job bank provides an easy place to quickly review and apply to positions of interest. In…

As you look ahead to your summer job, you may be asked about your practice area interests. Our Practice Area Podcast Series can be…

While it is great to have so many employers to consider, it can also be overwhelming as you determine which firms to add to your…

We know it can be challenging to distinguish among firms, even with all the resources available on the OCS firm research website. Join our…

As you consider your summer applications, you may be wondering where to find job postings. For private sector positions, your first stop should be the…

Connecting directly with attorneys at firms and within practice areas that interest you is a highly effective way to combine firm research, networking, and interview…