Tag: OCS Program

In a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s Peer Advisors on how to draft a professional, impressive resume and a persuasive cover letter for the private sector. Students can either bring their application materials to the workshop or take notes for later. There is no need to RSVP —just drop by when you […]

Meet Alumni-in-Residence Merritt Baer ’10, Principal Security Architect for Global Accounts at Amazon Web Services, a cloud security expert who advises Amazon Web Services’ largest customers on technical security questions to create ecosystem-level improvements. Before joining Amazon, Ms. Baer was a Lead Cyber Advisor to the Federal Communications Commission, served at the US Department of […]

Join HALB and OCS for a conversation with Billy Gonzalez, Senior VP at Audax Group. Learn how to make the jump from law school to the business side, what private equity work entails and how law students can position themselves for careers in private equity after law school. Lunch will be provided by Felipe’s Tacqueria. […]

In a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s Peer Advisors on how to draft a professional, impressive resume and a persuasive cover letter for the private sector. Students can either bring their application materials to the workshop or take notes for later. There is no need to RSVP —just drop by when you […]

Come learn about how to build a career in capital markets and leveraged finance in Europe, from attorneys from the London office of Latham & Watkins. For both LLMs and JDs. Lunch provided by the Greek Corner. If you or an event participant requires disability-related accommodations, please contact HLS Accessibility Services in the Dean of […]

Meet with Stuart D. Levi ’86, co-head of Skadden’s Intellectual Property and Technology Group.  In a conversation moderated by Jessica Fjeld, Assistant Director of the Cyberlaw Clinic, Mr. Levi will talk with students about his  role in the formation of JOLT, his career path in technology law, his current blockchain practice, and hot topics in […]

OCS and BSA Present: "Litigation v. Corporate Practice," A Panel Discussion with Partners and Associates from O’Melveny’s New York and California offices.

Networking is a fact of life in the legal field and much of your career will rely on strong relationships. As early as 1L year, law firms will host receptions which present an opportunity to develop new connections and learn more about the profession. Masterclass will provide you with a concrete, step-by-step approach to making […]

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In a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s Peer Advisors on how to draft a professional, impressive resume and a persuasive cover letter for the private sector. Students can either bring their application materials to the workshop or take notes for later. There is no need to RSVP —just drop by when you […]

Does solving business problems interest you more than solving legal problems? Come hear representatives from top consulting firms as they talk about careers in management consulting and steps to getting a job in this industry.

The NY Job Fair for LL.M.s (also known as the Overseas-Trained LL.M. Interview Program) will occur on January 26, 2019 in New York City. Employers come from all of the world with the sole purpose to our interview LL.M. students. Even if you are not sure whether you plan to participate, attend this information session […]

Join OCS Advisors to learn the keys to the 1L Private Sector Job Search.

Class of 2020 students hopefully will not need to apply for 2020 judicial clerkships until next June under the new national hiring plan. But come get an update on how well the plan is holding, when the next test for the plan will come, and what you can be doing now to prepare in advance. Bring your lunch and your questions.

Join the Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) and the Office of Career Services (OCS) for an introduction to our offices.

The majority of BigLaw jobs are obtained, and often even created, through networking. Attend this program to learn what networking is, and to learn about the basics of how to creatively, enthusiastically and professionally network your way to a job. Lunch will not be served so feel free to bring food. If you or an […]

OCS would like to welcome back all returning 2ls and 3Ls. Stop by for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, coffee and tea, and to chat with OCS advisors.

Bring your lunch and your questions to an interactive Q&A session with Kirsten and Betsy.

Mark your calendars–you owe it to yourself to do everything possible to prepare for your EIP interviews. All students participating in EIP are strongly encouraged to attend.  It will be fun, dynamic, and informative. Mark Weber, Assistant Dean for Career Services will be speaking to you directly along with other members of the OCS team. […]