Career Research and Resources

As part of your self-assessment this semester, you may be beginning to think about what practice areas may be of interest to you. As…

As 1L group meetings wrap up, individual advising appointments with OCS advisers are now available to 1Ls who participated in a group meeting. Individual advising…

Think all law firms seem the same? Unsure how to differentiate one firm from another? Meet the Firms is your opportunity to speak with numerous…

In recent weeks, we have highlighted for you some key resources to begin exploration of your career options. Wondering what all your 1L summer options…

Do you have quick questions about updating your resume before you send it in for review through the OCS 1L Resume Review Program? Bring…

As you begin thinking about your job search and longer-term career goals, one key aspect is where you will live and work. Law firms generally…

Save the Date for the largest in-person employer event of the year, Meet the Firms, taking place on Wednesday, November 13 from 4-9pm in Milstein…

For quick career questions, OCS offers drop-in advising each day from 12:30-1:30. If you have questions about getting started on the 1L job search,…

By the end of your 1L year, you will need to have a good idea of which geographic market and practice area(s) you hope to…

In our recent emails, we have highlighted some key resources (the 1L Advising page and our Self-Assessment  page) to begin your exploration of…

If you are considering working in Big Law for one of your summers or after graduation, it is critical to understand how these firms function,…

CSM is our online recruiting platform at HLS. In CSM, you can view and RSVP for career events and employer chats or receptions, search…

Student employment evaluations are a great, candid resource for 1Ls as they prepare for the 1L jobs search and begin thinking about 2L summer recruiting.

Over the next few weeks, we will highlight some of our key resources to help you get started with your career exploration and 1L job…

If you are considering working in BigLaw for one of your summers or after graduation, it is critical to understand how these firms function, how…

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…

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…

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…

Students with private sector summer employment should complete the Summer Employment Evaluation in CSM. The evaluations provide insightful information to your peers on a…

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…

Many of you have taken advantage of our Market Intelligence reports, podcasts, and resources. We team up with legal recruiters from the various EIP markets…