Office of Career Services
Office of Career Services
Exploring Practice Areas: 10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Practice Area: September 8, 2025
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis presentation is a thought exercise about what practice areas may be a good fit for you based on your values, skill set, and likes/dislikes. Kate Reder Sheikh, a veteran recruiter at Major, Lindsey & Africa, will talk you through what how daily life can vary (dramatically!) within different practices.
1L Spotlight Panel Series: Litigation: September 9, 2025
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor a few weeks in September, we’ll be hosting a series of “spotlight” practice area panels. Each panel will focus on a few different practice areas that fall together under a general topic. Experienced attorneys in those areas will talk about what that practice is like – what they do day-to-day, what they find interesting/challenging […]
1L Spotlight Panel Series: Corporate: September 10, 2025
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor a few weeks in September, we’ll be hosting a series of “spotlight” practice area panels. Each panel will focus on a few different practice areas that fall together under a general topic. Experienced attorneys in those areas will talk about what that practice is like – what they do day-to-day, what they find interesting/challenging […]
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop: September 11, 2025
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis workshop is for Advanced Degree students who are interested in using their resume as a marketing tool when networking, or seeking further career opportunities in the U.S., designed to help Advanced Degree students convert their CVs to U.S. style resumes. If you participated in the Summer Resume Review program and have had your resume […]
1L Spotlight Panel Series: Tech: September 12, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor a few weeks in September, we’ll be hosting a series of “spotlight” practice area panels. Each panel will focus on a few different practice areas that fall together under a general topic. Experienced attorneys in those areas will talk about what that practice is like – what they do day-to-day, what they find interesting/challenging […]
NY (Columbia) and West Coast (UCLA) Job Fair Preparation Session: September 15, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis workshop is for the Advanced Degree students who are interested in looking for private sector opportunities in the U.S. and worldwide.
1L Spotlight Panel Series: Regulatory: September 16, 2025
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor a few weeks in September, we’ll be hosting a series of “spotlight” practice area panels. Each panel will focus on a few different practice areas that fall together under a general topic. Experienced attorneys in those areas will talk about what that practice is like – what they do day-to-day, what they find interesting/challenging […]
1L Spotlight Panel Series: Plaintiff-side: September 17, 2025
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor a few weeks in September, we’ll be hosting a series of “spotlight” practice area panels. Each panel will focus on a few different practice areas that fall together under a general topic. Experienced attorneys in those areas will talk about what that practice is like – what they do day-to-day, what they find interesting/challenging […]
1L Spotlight Panel Series: International: September 18, 2025
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor a few weeks in September, we’ll be hosting a series of “spotlight” practice area panels. Each panel will focus on a few different practice areas that fall together under a general topic. Experienced attorneys in those areas will talk about what that practice is like – what they do day-to-day, what they find interesting/challenging […]
1L Job Search Workshop: September 22, 2025
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesLearn about starting your private sector job search, market realities, available resources and what you can do now to prepare.
Farm2Firm: September 24, 2025
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesFrom the Farm, to the Firm! Join OCS and Alumni Relations as we welcome back recent SLS alumni. They'll chat with you about their path from SLS to legal practice, how they chose their firms and practice areas, their day-to-day, and what they wanted to know when they were in your shoes. This is your […]
U.S. Networking Foundations – Basics of U.S. Networking for International Students (Workshop #1): September 25, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesLearn how to network with legal professionals and build your contacts in the U.S.! What are organizations looking for and how can you meet expectations? How do you find these contacts? Join us for Part 1 of the OCS Professional Development series for International Students.
U.S Networking Foundations – How to Conduct an Informational Interview and Craft your Elevator Pitch (Workshop #2): September 30, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesBuilding on Part 1, we develop your method of contact and outreach to professionals in your chosen practice area. Learn how to establish contact, build and maintain these relationships. Part 2 of the OCS Professional Development series for International Students.
1L Interview Workshop: October 9, 2025
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWant to improve your interviewing skills and get a better sense of how to craft your narrative and tips for networking? Join OCS and Levin Center advisors for a program to help you put your best foot forward! Hear what attorneys and employers are looking for in candidates, how to highlight your skills and relevant […]
LLM Interview Workshop: October 14, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis workshop is for the Advanced Degree students. This workshop will cover interview preparation for job interviews in the U.S. and provide students with an opportunity to practice interview skills.
1L Judicial Externship Panel: October 15, 2025
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMembers of the Class of 2027 will discuss their judicial externships, including the application process, types of assignments, interaction with judges and clerks, and opportunities to view court proceedings.
LLM Networking Workshop and Reception: October 18, 2025
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesNetworking is an important skill that can help with business development as well as career development. We have invited Jill Wesley, a corporate trainer, to lead an interactive networking workshop. She has led professional development programs in presentation skills, management, customer service, and diversity.
Clerkships: Preparing to Apply, Part I: October 28, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor the Class of 2027 Join Michelle Anderson and Nicole Pitman to learn about the timeline for applying for clerkships in June 2026 on the Federal Law Clerk Hiring Plan. Learn how you can use your 2L year to plan for the application process, including researching judges, preparing application materials, and selecting recommenders.
BigLaw Firm 1L Summer Hiring Panel: October 29, 2025
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAre you interested in working at a law firm your 1L summer? Do you have questions about the law firm job search process? If yes, then we invite you to join us for a panel talk where law firm recruiters will share valuable insights into their hiring process including what makes candidates stand out.
Job Search Workshop – Part 2: November 3, 2025
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor the Class of 2028 Bring your lunch and join us for the second part of our Private Sector Job Search Workshop! You’ve had some time to think about practice areas, you’ve met with an OCS advisor, and you’ve started researching firms. Now what? At this workshop, we’ll discuss 1L & 2L job application strategy, […]
Class of 2026: Clerkships – Applying as a 3Ls or Alum?: November 10, 2025
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWhether you’ve already started applying and are still looking or haven’t even begun your clerkship search yet, we can help with logistics and strategy. Bring your lunch and join us to talk about applying as a 3L or alum when the hiring plan no longer governs your application timing.
SLS OCI Expo Series: Expo #1: January 8
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesAttire: Business Casual Class of 2028 – We invite you to attend our on-campus SLS OCI Expo Series! This OCI Expo is the first of two career fair style events, with each Expo highlighting a number of employers participating in OCI. These Expos are terrific opportunities for you to meet in-person with various law firms […]
SLS OCI Expo Series: Expo #2: January 9
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesAttire: Business Casual Class of 2028 – We invite you to attend our on-campus SLS OCI Expo Series! This OCI Expo is the second of two career fair style events, with each Expo highlighting a number of employers participating in OCI. These Expos are terrific opportunities for you to meet in-person with various law firms […]
Advanced Degree – In-House Panel: January 20
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesInterested in learning more about working in-house? Thinking about an in-house counsel position at some point in your career? Want to know how to go in-house with an LLM degree? If so, please join us for an informative talk! Attorneys will speak about topics such as their day-to-day and useful skills and tips to job-hunting […]
Advanced Degree Law Firm Q&A Panel: January 28
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWant to learn more about how to navigate the U.S. legal market as an international attorney from SLS LLM Alums? Please join Sam Schroder (SLS '15, Associate @ Baker McKenzie, SF), Ragini Gupta (SLS '23, Associate @ Beveridge & Diamond, SF), and Sarah Loecher (SLS '21, Associate @ Paul Hastings, PA) for a Q&A session to hear about their experiences on job seeking […]