Career Research and Resources

OCS and OPIA have a wealth of information available to help you start your research and exploration of your career options. Start by planning to…

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…

If you have last-minute questions or concerns about EIP or Preview, we encourage you to take advantage of our extended drop-in advising hours tomorrow…

Students with private sector summer employment should complete the Summer Employment Evaluation in CSM. The evaluations provide insightful information on a variety of topics,…

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…

Students with private sector summer employment should complete the Summer Employment Evaluation in CSM. The evaluations provide insightful information on a variety of topics,…

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…

Our website contains a thorough discussion about when splitting a summer is appropriate and highlights some risks associated with splitting. We recommend reviewing that page…

The summer 2023 “Who Works Where” lists are now available. These lists detail where many of your peers are working this summer. Using these…

As you choose firms for Preview and EIP, it’s important to have an understanding of the legal market(s) where you are considering bidding. In the…

While conducting your firm research, don’t miss Firm Prospects, through which you can research EIP firms by individual office and also see a global…

If you have not already, please be sure to complete your Summer Employment Survey in CSM. We know that some of you are still…

With summer approaching, you may still be uncertain which practice area may be right for you. The OCS Practice Area Podcast Series provides insight into specific practice areas from leading practitioners in their field.

Have you thought about what you are looking for in a firm? Do all the firms look similar to you at this point? This Thursday, March 30 our OCS 3L Peer Advisers will host one last workshop to help you differentiate firms and walk you through how to use the many available resources.

As part of your firm selection, you may be interested in more than market and practice area in narrowing down your list. You may want to consider a firm’s commitment to diversity in hiring and retention, part- and flex-time policies, parental leave policies, or the firm’s commitment to pro bono.

The EIP Roadmap is your one-stop page for all things EIP. If you haven’t already, decided if Preview and EIP are right for you and, if so, be sure to register for EIP. You can also wrap up Leg 3 by getting your application materials in order before exam preparation gets into full swing and submit your resume for review.

You have likely heard a lot of things about Big Law and may have a general sense of what to expect this summer and beyond. But, you may also be feeling like all the firms look the same and are not quite sure how to differentiate them. Listen to our new podcast, 10 Things You Should Know About Big Law to learn some of the things that are important to know about Big Law, but you may not know yet.

You have likely heard a lot of things about Big Law and may have a general sense of what to expect this summer and beyond. But, before you head into your summer, listen to our new podcast, 10 Things You Should Know About Big Law to learn some of the things that are important to know about Big Law, but you may not know yet.

You have likely heard a lot of things about Big Law and may have a general sense of what to expect after your summer associate experience. But, before you head into your first post-grad job, listen to our new podcast, 10 Things You Should Know About Big Law to learn some of the things that are important to know about Big Law, but you may not know yet.

Wondering what you can do in the private sector beyond Big Law? The Beyond Big Law Podcast Series provides students an opportunity to learn about careers in the private sector that are outside of typical big law firm practice. Many HLS Alumni have pursued such careers, either immediately or after practicing at a large law firm or in another traditional legal setting for some period of time.

One of the things students find the most challenging is determining which practice areas they would like to explore. While employers won’t expect you to have your mind made up about which practice area you want to pursue by this summer, they will expect you to be able to discuss your interests and demonstrate you’ve been thinking about what you’d like to do at a firm.