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OCS Video
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Researching Firms for EIP (video)
April 1, 2024
In this video, former OCS Peer Adviser, Haley O’Connor, gives an overview of the EIP Week bidding process and tips for how to approach creating bid list before meeting with an OCS Adviser for a bid list review appointment. She shows some of our most popular employer research tools (Firm Prospects, Market Intelligence, Vault, Chambers, and others) and discusses which sites are better for different questions you might have about the firms.
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Hear firsthand from Justice Bernstein of the Michigan Supreme Court. Justice Bernstein became the first blind justice elected by voters statewide to…
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Meet the Judge: Hon. William G. Young, D. Mass (video)
March 4, 2024
Hear firsthand from Judge William G. Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Judge Young received an A.B. from Harvard University…
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Researching Judges (video)
February 27, 2024
This step of the clerkship application process probably will take the most time. With many different types of courts and thousands of judges among them, you will need to set some priorities and related parameters for your search.
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Meet the Judge: Hon. Lauren King, W.D. Wash. (video)
February 26, 2024
Hear firsthand from the Honorable Lauren J. King of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Judge King is a…
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EIP Orientation (video)
February 7, 2024
This program is essential if you plan to participate in the Early Interview Program (EIP). Learn how to navigate the new EIP Preview, what to expect from EIP Week, how to develop your strategy for both, and how to use the spring semester to maximize your success.
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Meet the Judge: Hon. Dana Douglas, 5th Cir. (video)
February 5, 2024
Hear firsthand from the Honorable Dana Douglas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Prior to her confirmation to the…
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LL.M. Series: LLM Job Fair Q&A (video)
January 16, 2024
The 2024 Overseas-Trained LL.M. Interview Program is coming up soon! Hear what to expect at the program and tips for preparing. The majority of the…
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LL.M. Series: Interviewing (video)
November 14, 2023
Marjorie Lichtenberger, OCS Associate Director and Director of International Advising An interview is your chance to showcase your qualifications and enthusiasm for a law firm…
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Hear from a judge on a unique trial court in DC – the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, with nationwide jurisdiction over…
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Applying to Law Firm 1L Diversity Positions 2023 (video)
November 1, 2023
The process for applying to 1L summer diversity positions at major law firms can be daunting. When do I apply? What should I say in my…
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Panel of HLS Clerks 2023 (video)
October 18, 2023
What do law clerks for judges actually do? How does the job vary by type of court and judge? Does clerking help with imposter syndrome?…
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LL.M. Series: Networking (video)
October 17, 2023
Networking is an important part of your LL.M. job search. Many law firm jobs are obtained, or sometimes even created, through networking. Attend this program…
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Engaging with HLS faculty makes for a more educational and enjoyable law school experience. More concretely, faculty recommendation letters are required in applications for certain…
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Introduction to Judicial Clerkships (video)
October 4, 2023
A judicial clerkship is one of the most substantive jobs you can have at the beginning of a career in law. Learn about this exciting…
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Career Planning: How Your 1L Year (and Job) Fit in the Big Picture (video)
September 29, 2023
Watch of video of the Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) and the Office of Career Services (OCS) career kickoff event. Learn about career paths…
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LL.M. Series: Drafting Job Search Materials (video)
September 12, 2023
Marjorie Lichtenberger, OCS’ Associate Director and Director of International Advising Jillian Tuck, OPIA’s Assistant Director for J.D. and LL.M. Advising Professional and polished job search…
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Transfer Student EIP Q&A (video)
July 6, 2023
View a recording of the Transfer Student EIP Q&A Session from July 6, 2023. The program includes an overview of EIP and OCS resources, an…