Tag: OCS Program

Join HLS clerkship advisors for this live group Q&A session for 2Ls. Feel free to bring your lunch (or breakfast or dinner, depending on your time zone) and eat, as long as you are on mute. We know you may have class or other obligations before or after.

Now that you are almost done with law school, 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.

Join HLS clerkship advisors for this live group Q&A session for 3Ls and alumni. Feel free to bring your lunch (or breakfast or dinner, depending on your time zone) and eat, as long as you are on mute. We know you may have class or other obligations before or after.

Hear from HLS clerkship advisors and a panel of 3Ls about how to successfully prepare for and navigate potential clerkship interviews. Some discussion will focus on the hiring plan date this summer for current 2Ls, but other students and alumni also will find the basic principles relevant.

OCS is excited to announce the fourth installment of our “Meet the Judge” programming series! Hear from Judge Thomas L. Kirsch II (JD '99) about his background and work and then have the opportunity to ask questions in a face-to-face, small group Zoom setting.

First-generation students, LGBTQ+ students, and students of color may have additional concerns about EIP and additional considerations to weigh in the process. Learn what to expect and get strategies for seeking out the information you want to know from firms.

Students with significant previous work experience (or a strong interest) in the public sector can face unique challenges at EIP, but also typically have backgrounds that law firm employers desire. At this session of OCS’s How to EIP Week, come learn how to leverage your public interest background during EIP, as well as discuss things […]

International students may face unique challenges in their EIP job search, but have unique skills as well. Learn how to showcase and make the most of your multicultural background and language abilities. During OCS’s How to EIP Week, learn tips on how to target firms, and how to tackle any challenges you may face.

Learn how to navigate EIP in particularly challenging markets (i.e. Washington DC and California)

This summer EIP will be virtual. Understanding what to expect will be crucial to taking full advantage of the program. At this session of OCS’s How to EIP Week, we will discuss challenges and opportunities presented by this landscape and give concrete advice on how best to utilize a virtual program. Please log in to […]

This program is essential if you plan to participate in the Early Interview Program (EIP) this summer. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and what you can do now to set yourself up for success.

Have you seen the article, A Peek Behind the Curtain: The Inner- Workings of the Judiciary, and Why Judges Should Address the Lack of Diversity Among Law Clerks?  Former judicial law clerks from HLS share their experiences of “clerking while Black,” and how you can launch your career through clerking. Co-sponsored by OCS and BLSA. Please […]

Hear firsthand from a member of the judiciary about his background and work, and then have the chance to ask questions in a face-to-face, small group setting.  Limited to ten attendees; sign up through CSM, which has an automated wait list.  Attendees consent to the first portion being recorded, though we plan to show only […]

Hear firsthand from a member of the judiciary about her background and work, and then have the chance to ask questions in a face-to-face, small group setting.  Limited to ten attendees; sign up through CSM, which has an automated wait list.  Attendees consent to the first portion being recorded, though we plan to show only […]

Hear from Assistant Dean, Mark Weber, what to expect at EIP and during callbacks, steps you should be taking before EIP, and advice on how to succeed in the process. OCS advisors will also be on-hand to answer questions submitted in advance and during the program. Please register with your HLS email. The program recording […]

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.