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Blake Lawit ’00, General Counsel at LinkedIn Blake Lawit ’00, General Counsel at LinkedIn, shares his path from Biglaw partner, to joining LinkedIn as…

Learn some of the key distinctions between litigation and corporate work and advice for determining which might be the better fit for you. Ethan…

Interested in learning about using your JD to pursue a career in business? Listen to HLS alums as they candidly discuss careers in management consulting, investment banking, and other business paths.

What is BigLaw? Come hear from HLS alums as they candidly discuss the business of BigLaw, life as an associate and as a partner, and how to approach the recruiting process.

Join Betsy DiPardo for information on summer judicial internships and how to search for them. Note: OCS reviewed the content of this podcast on September…

Hear from advisers Sara Dana (OCS) and Elizabeth Shirey (OPIA) about tips to succeed in 1L summer job interviews.  In this episode, you’ll learn what to expect in terms of interview format and style, how to prepare for your interviews in advance, and how to plug in with OPIA and OCS resources to help you along the way.

The EIP Preparation podcast will provide you with an overview of what to expect during the week of EIP, important tips on how to ace…

In this podcast JD Adviser Yih-hsien Shen will give an overview of the callback process, including scheduling, what to expect, and how to prepare. She will also talk briefly about the post-callback process: waiting for, and considering offers. We also encourage you review Callback interviews for more in-depth coverage of the issues discussed in this podcast.

This video details how you use CSM Symplicity (CSM) to successfully participate/bid in the Early Interview Program (EIP).

This video details how to use CSM Symplicity to update the resume attached to your EIP bids or interviews. You may update your resume from when the bidding period begins until the close of the add period. When the add period closes your interview schedule and resume will be final, and the resume attached to your interviews will be sent to employers.

This video details how you use CSM Symplicity (CSM) to successfully enter bids for EIP Preview.

Congratulations on receiving offers--now how will you decide which firm is right for you? In this podcast, learn the factors to consider so that you can choose a firm that is consistent with your career goals and values.

Congratulations on receiving offers–now how will you decide which firm is right for you? In this podcast, we discuss factors that should NOT factor into your decision-making process.

Aimed at students and alumni who have secured clerkships and are wondering what to expect during their time in chambers, this pre-recorded panel discussion with four HLS alumni covers topics such as: how to prepare prior to clerking, what to expect in first few weeks in the role, types of assignments a clerk may encounter, and how to approach a post-clerkship job search.

Erica von Pechmann '16 is a Managing Associate in the Houston office of Sidley. Erica advises clients in the power and renewable energy industry, with a focus on project development and finance, as well as project acquisitions, dispositions and other investment arrangements. Erica serves on the working committee for the Houston Chapter of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) as Director of Marketing and has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers as a Texas Rising Star. 

Hear firsthand from the Honorable Jane Branstetter Stranch of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Among other interesting facts, Judge Stranch’s work prior to serving in the judiciary focused on labor employment, ERISA, personal injury, worker’s compensation, wrongful death, and utility law.

Christian Williams '17 practices intellectual property law as the founder and managing attorney of Bevel Law in the DC area. Prior to founding Bevel, Christian was an associate at Covington & Burling in DC where she represented top pharmaceutical companies and national trade associations.

Tammy Albarrán ’99, Chief Deputy General Counsel at Uber. Ms. Albarrán talks about her path from transactional work to litigation in Big Law, her move to Uber, how Uber’s 350 lawyer in-house legal team operates, and her recommendation for law students and alumni considering this type of work.

Tim Keifer ’98, practices criminal defense, DUI, and family law at his own firm, Kiefer Law Office in Madison, WI

Diverse students may have additional concerns about EIP and additional considerations to weigh in the process. Come learn what to expect and get strategies for seeking out the information you want to know from firms.

Hear from both Hon. David M. Lawson and Hon. Matthew F. Leitman ’93 of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan about their backgrounds and work.