Tag: OCS Program

If you are an international 1L with concerns about your 1L job search, join OPIA and OCS Advisors Jillian Tuck and Yih-hsien Shen for guidance. We will discuss what to look for in a 1L job, including some tips on identifying options. You will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance with your registration. […]

The process for applying to 1L summer diversity positions at major law firms can be daunting. OCS and the student panel will walk you through the process and answer your questions.

A book talk with Ashley Whillans to discuss her new book Time Smart, a culmination of her research on time and happiness. Come learn about how her work impacts law students and the legal profession. Co-sponsored by OCS and DOS. Please log into CSM under events for the Zoom information. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ashley Whillans […]

Lazard invites Harvard Law students to join a Virtual Q&A Session with a Lazard banker to learn more about the investment banking industry, recruiting process, and the Associate experience at Lazard.

Engaging with HLS faculty makes for a more educational and enjoyable law school experience. More concretely, the strength of faculty recommendation letters can make or break applications for certain types of jobs, including judicial clerkships. Get insights from a panel of professors, including about how best to connect remotely.

Hear panelists discuss their careers in M&A, what is truth versus myth regarding opportunities and challenges and what law students can do to learn more and ready themselves for a career in M&A.

Get help with your resume - attend an OCS resume tutorial, with bonus cover letter tips!

If you are overwhelmed by the hundreds of firms, multiple geographic markets, and various practice areas and don’t feel ready to prepare your bid list and submit if for review, join Peer Advisor and former legal recruiter, Aaron Zimmerman, for a workshop teaching you how to research and evaluate firms for your bid list.

Masterclass is a program and virtual reception that will give you concrete tools to use during law firm receptions, both virtually and for in-person events in the future. Learn a concrete, step-by-step approach to making a great impression at a professional reception or event and then put what you have learned into action by navigating an actual reception with attorneys from prominent firms around the country.

Come hear representatives from top consulting firms as they talk about careers in management consulting and steps to getting a job in this industry.

If you are an international student with questions about the EIP job search, please join OCS advisor Yih-hsien Shen as she addresses issues of particular concern. We will discuss how visa status, the global economy, and practice areas may affect your search. Questions may be submitted in advance, or during the program. Please log into […]

uring this live webinar, we will provide you with an overview of the various career paths and career resources available to you at HLS. We will also answer your questions and address any concerns you may have about the career exploration and advising process. [add RSVP]

Join us live to learn what to expect this January and ask any questions you may have.

Welcome back! Drop in to ask OCS advisors any questions you might have as you start the new year or discuss any concerns you may have following your summer employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to speak with the advising team without scheduling an appointment.

At of our last count a few weeks ago, over 530 clerkship opportunities were still available for 2021. Whether you are just starting a clerkship search or have been applying already, you may have questions in common with other 3L students. Join Liz and Kirsten for an update and interactive Q&A session. Feel free to […]

How are you going to maximize your law firm experience during this unprecedented time? How do you ensure that your career stays on track? Join the OCS team for practical advice on managing your career during your first months and years of practice.

oin Assistant Dean for Career Services Mark Weber and LLM advisor Marjorie Lichtenberger for a Zoom webinar to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the timing of bar exams and employment start dates, and other private sector career-related issues. Given the fluid situation, we don’t have all the answers, but hope to share information with […]