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OCS Video
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LL.M. Series: Drafting Job Search Materials (video)
September 15, 2025
Professional and polished job search documents are the foundation for every successful LL.M. job search. Hear from OCS Adviser Marj Lichtenberger and OPIA Adviser Jillian…
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Judicial Clerkships 101 (video)
September 10, 2025
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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1L Resume Tutorial (video)
August 12, 2025
Before you begin on your job search, you’ll need a resume. In this tutorial, OCS Adviser Yih-hsien Shen will walk you through the components of…
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Managing the First 3 Years of Your Law Firm Career (video)
April 16, 2025
You are about to finish law school. Now it is time to focus on the next chapter. Join OCS as we talk about how to…
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Judge Morgan Christen, from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, is based in Alaska, which makes her one of only a few…
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What are law firm hiring partners and recruiters looking for in an EIP interview? What separates a good interview from one that is lackluster? What…
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Meet the Judge: Judge M. Tia Johnson, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (video)
March 5, 2025
Judge M. Tia Johnson began her career in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, where she specialized in international and national security law. In…
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Meet the Judge: E.D. Va. Judge Roderick Young (video)
February 19, 2025
Judge Young has a rare background of working in both public defense and prosecution, before becoming a magistrate judge and then district…
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Moving In-House (podcast)
February 12, 2025
Interested in moving in-house? Here we unpack what moving in house actually means, when you can make such a move, and how early career choices…
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Chief Justice Seitz has served as a Supreme Court Justice since 2015, on a court known nationwide for its corporate law expertise. Prior to his…
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Success in the legal profession can depend on more than just your work product. At Masterclass, Gorick Ng explains how to navigate professional expectations…
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Finding Alumni for Networking (video)
December 12, 2024
In this video, OCS Peer Adviser, Nick Rosshirt, will walk you through how to find alumni for networking purposes. She shows some great resources for searching alumni and discusses various ways to identify alumni of interest and how to contact them.
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Panel of HLS Clerks 2024 (video)
October 9, 2024
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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Business Careers 101 (video)
October 3, 2024
Interested in learning about using your JD to pursue a career in business? Listen to a panel of HLS alumni as they candidly discuss careers…
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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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Big Law 101: International Panel (video)
September 25, 2024
While no one practice area is encapsulated by the term “international law”, hear from attorneys practicing international arbitration, international trade (import-export laws), and cross-border transactions.
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Managing the First Years of Your Career (video)
April 9, 2024
You are about to finish law school. Now it is time to focus on the next chapter. Join OCS as we talk about how to…
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Patent Law: Emily Whelan ’00 (podcast)
April 4, 2024
Emily Whelan ’00 is a partner at WilmerHale in Boston and chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. Emily’s practice includes appearing before the…
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Clerkship Interview Panel (video)
April 3, 2024
Hear from HLS clerkship adviser Liz Blume and a panel of 3Ls about how to successfully prepare for and navigate potential clerkship interviews. Some discussion…
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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…