Employer Holiday Parties & Receptions for Students
Each year, employers across the country open their doors to law students in order to encourage them to learn about their company or firm. These are great (and festive!) ways of starting and/or growing your network. Students can also learn about firm culture, daily work, meet professional contacts, and learn how to be a successful candidate for future career opportunities.
If you have ties to, or plan to work in the geographic location(s) of the following holiday events, you are encouraged to attend one or more of these events. Even if home is Georgia but you want to practice in DC, consider going to the Georgia firm’s holiday party — you never know who you will meet. Plus, it’s great practice!
Be sure to dress to impress! When attending any formal party or reception, professional attire is highly recommended.
PLEASE NOTE: Additional parties and events will be added as our office receives invitations for students. Be sure to check back often to see the new listings!
Location | Event | Date | Class Year(s) |
Virtual | See Yourself at Sidley: 1L Recruiting Process & Summer Program Info Session | December 4, 2023 | 1L |
Charlotte, NC | Mecklenburg County Bar Holiday Party Details & Registration | December 6, 2023 | All |
Orange County, CA San Francisco, CA New York, NY | Knobbe Martens’ Winter Receptions (see individual office invitations to the left under each location) RSVP by Dec. 12 | December 19, 2023 | All |
Memphis, TN | Baker Donelson’s Jingle & Mingle Holiday Reception | December 19, 2023 | 1L |
Atlanta, GA | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s 1L Home for the Holidays Happy Hour — RESCHEDULED to January; Date TBD | 1L | |
Memphis, TN | Baker Donelson’s Jingle & Mingle Holiday Reception | December 19, 2023 | 1L |
Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX | Locke Lord’s Home for the Holidays Breakfast Reception | December 19, 2023 | 1L |
Dallas, TX | Haynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure RSVP by Dec. 20 | December 19, 2023 | 1L |
Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Raleigh, NC; Washington, DC | Alston & Bird’s 1L Home for the Holidays RSVP by Dec. 11 | December 20, 2023 | 1L |
Fort Lauderdale, FL | Greenberg Traurig’s Home for the Holidays RSVP by Dec. 14 | December 20, 2023 | 1L |
St. Louis, MO | Thompson Coburn: Networking Over Winter Break RSVP by Dec. 13 Questions? Email Nicole Sipko | December 20, 2023 | 1L |
Indianapolis, IN | Barnes & Thornburg’s Annual “Home for the Holidays” 1L Networking Reception RSVP by Dec. 14 | December 21, 2023 | 1L |
Milwaukee, WI | Wisconsin Home for the Holidays 1L Student Receptions (hosted by multiple Milwaukee law firms) Register by Dec. 22 | December 27, 2023 | 1L |
Seattle, WA | Knobbe Martens’ Home for the Holidays Reception RSVP by Dec. 22 | December 29, 2023 | All |
Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC | K&L Gates “Home for the Holidays” 1L Reception RSVP by Dec. 27 | January 3, 2024 | 1L |
Charlotte, NC | Haynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure RSVP by Jan. 2, 2024 | January 3, 2024 | 1L |
Tampa, FL | Holland & Knight Home for the Holidays Event RSVP by Dec. 27 | January 3, 2024 | 1L |
Baltimore, MD; Houston, TX; Charlotte, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Richmond, VA | There’s No Place Like McGuireWoods: Home for the Holidays Reception Capacity is limited! RSVP by Dec. 15 | January 3 & 4, 2024 | 1L |
Charlotte, NC | Mayer Brown’s Home for the Holidays RSVP Online | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
Atlanta, GA | Jones Day’s 1L Diversity Meet & Greet RSVP by Jan. 2 | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
South Bend, IN | Barnes & Thornburg’s Annual 1L Open House | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
Houston, TX | Clifford Chance: Home for the Holidays Space is limited. RSVP via email | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
Dallas, TX | Holland & Knight Home for the Holidays Event Register to attend. | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
New York, NY | Haynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure RSVP by Jan. 3, 2024 | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
Dallas, TX | Haynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure RSVP by Jan. 5, 2024 | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
Houston, TX | Haynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure RSVP by Jan. 5, 2024 | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
Houston, TX | Coffee & Conversation with Holland & Knight Space is limited. Please send your resume to Emelyn Cox when you register for the event. | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Salt Lake City, UT; Washington, DC | Kirkland & Ellis’ 1L Home for the Holidays Receptions | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
Boston, MA | Choate, Hall & Stewart – Home for the Holidays Event for 1Ls Space is limited and on a first-come basis. RSVP by December 22 | January 4, 2024 | 1L |
Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC | DLA Piper Day – 1L Receptions RSVP by Jan. 2 | January 9, 2024 | 1L |
New York, NY | Venable LLP’s Winter Recruiting Reception RSVP by Jan. 2 | January 9, 2024 | 1L |
No Events Listed in Your Preferred Geographic Area?
If you are interested in a particular firm in a different geographic location other than the ones listed above, contact the Recruiting Coordinator at that firm to see if there are any upcoming first-year and/or law student holiday open houses or receptions for you to participate. The NALP Directory is also a good resource for you to identify recruiting coordinators of firms that may be hosting these specialized receptions.