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OCS Video
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Setting the Stage for a Career In-House
April 5, 2023
If you have wondered about a career working in-house for a company, join Michael Allen (’04), founder and CEO of Lateral Link, for a discussion…
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Come hear from a judge on a unique trial court in DC – the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, with nationwide jurisdiction…
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Hear firsthand from the Honorable Albert Diaz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Among other interesting facts, Judge Diaz began his…
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Meet the Judge: Hon. Monica M. Márquez, Colorado Supreme Court
February 27, 2023
Hear firsthand from the Honorable Monica M. Márquez of the Colorado Supreme Court. Among other interesting facts, Justice Márquez served as Deputy Attorney General at…
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After Big Law: Private Sector Careers
February 22, 2023
Trisha Ananiades ’12, VP of Business Affairs, NBCUNiversal
Many students plan to start their careers in Big Law and then pivot to “something else,” but… -
Meet the Judge: Hon. John Shepard Wiley Jr., California Court of Appeal
February 13, 2023
Hear firsthand from the Honorable John Shepard Wiley Jr. of the California Court of Appeal. Among other interesting facts, Justice Wiley clerked for Justice Lewis F.
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Working with Headhunters
January 3, 2023
Dan Binstock, Partner, Garrison & Sisson Wondering if you are too junior or senior to work with a legal recruiter? Not sure how the process…
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Intro to Business Careers
November 7, 2022
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.
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Demystifying BigLaw Recruiting 2022 (video)
November 3, 2022
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.
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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.
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Meet the Judge: Hon. Jane Branstetter Stranch, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
March 30, 2022
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.
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Meet the Judge: Hon. David M. Lawson and Hon. Matthew F. Leitman ’93, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
March 11, 2022
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.
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Hear firsthand from the Honorable Carla Wong McMillian of the Supreme Court of Georgia about her background and work. Among other interesting facts, Justice McMillian is the first Asian Pacific American to serve on a state’s highest court in the Southern United States.
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Updating Your Resume for EIP (Video)
February 28, 2022
This short video shows how to update your resume, including giving tips on how to make space for your 1L summer job and ensure your resume is in a format EIP employers expect to see.
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Meet the Judge: Hon. Rodolfo A. Ruiz II, Southern District of Florida
February 22, 2022
Hear firsthand from the Honorable Rodolfo A. Ruiz II of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida about his background and work. Among other interesting facts, prior to judicial service, Judge Ruiz served as an Assistant County Attorney for the Miami-Dade County's Attorney's office.
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Meet the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Clerks
February 2, 2022
Hear from Michael Fridkin (HLS ’85) and Boanne Wassink (HLS ’20) about the unique advantages of working with multiple judges through the Seventh Circuit Staff Attorneys’ Office.
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Demystifying Big Law 2021 (video)
November 16, 2021
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… -
Finding Alumni for Networking (video)
October 28, 2021
In this video, OCS Peer Adviser, Sophie Nguyen, 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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Engaging with Faculty (featuring Professors Crespo, Lazarus, Lvovsky, and Natapoff)
October 25, 2021
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 types of jobs, including judicial clerkships. Get insights from a panel of professors about how best to cultivate substantive relationships with them in our current environment.
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In this student-to-student panel hosted by OCS’s outgoing peer adviser, Haley O’Connor, hear from our new EIP Peer Advisers about their experiences at January’s first virtual EIP. Learn what to expect and get concrete tips and tricks for making the most of your EIP experience in a virtual setting.
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Summer Success in a Remote Setting
May 18, 2021
Want to ensure you make the best possible impression while getting the most out of your experience this summer? Learn how to make the most out of your summer experience, whether in-person or remotely, while securing an offer (2L) or strong recommendation (1L) out of the process. In this program, 2Ls and 3Ls reflect on their summer 2020 work experiences and offer advice on handling work assignments, getting feedback, building relationships, securing a reference and writing sample, and much more.