Career Research and Resources

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…

While most students work in the public sector during their 1L summer, large law firm diversity scholarship positions and in-house legal departments are other popular…

In your group advising sessions or on our website, you have likely seen or heard reference to CSM. CSM is OCS’ online recruiting tool.

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

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…

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…