Career Research and Resources

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.

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…

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…

If you have a quick question about 1L job search, what to expect at Preview and EIP or just want to talk to someone who…

Still determining what practice areas might be of interest to you? Review our page on Choosing a Practice Area, listen to…

Have you thought about what you are looking for in a firm? Do all the firms look similar to you at this point? Over the…

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…

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

Wondering how to learn what Big Law practice is all about as you consider participation in EIP? We’ve partnered with Hotshot (a digital learning…

Does a legal internship with Sony Music, Marvel Studios, or Lincoln Center interest you? What about working in the British Virgin Islands or Tokyo? Don’t…

Beginning to think about what practice areas may be of interest to you is one of the first steps you should take in anticipation of…

Most of you are in the early stages of your 1L summer job search, so it may feel early to start thinking about your 2L…

Remember, OCS offers drop-in advising M-F from 12:30-1:30 for quick questions (5 mins. or less). We also offer virtual drop-ins for quick judicial clerkship…

One question you will soon be getting asked is, “What practice areas are you interested in?” Our Practice Area Podcast Series can be a…

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

We encourage you to meet with OCS advisers, but you may also be interested in connecting with a 3L who has “been there and done…

After completing the first semester of your 1L year at HLS, you have certainly earned a break. Be sure to take time this winter break…

Starting next week, we welcome a favorite visiting adviser, Jason McCann, back to OCS. Jason worked in OCS as an adviser for years before…

As you look ahead to December 1 and the beginning of applying to 1L summer jobs, you may be wondering where to find job postings.

Your primary focus now should be on your classes and getting acclimated to law school. But if you are ready to get started on your…

We hope those of you who attended our Masterclass & Mingle event last week found it helpful. Our speaker, Gorick Ng, provided a number of…