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) |
| Raleigh, NC | Wake County Bar Association Holiday Party | December 2, 2022 | All |
| Wrightsville Beach, NC | New Hanover County Bar Association 2022 Holiday Party RSVP by November 22 | December 3, 2022 | All |
| Charlotte, NC | Mecklenburg County Bar Holiday Party RSVP by November 25 | December 8, 2022 | All |
| Asheville, NC | Buncombe County Bar Holiday Party & Toy Drive 2022 RSVP by November 29 | December 9, 2022 | All |
| Atlanta, GA | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s 1L Holiday Happy Hour RSVP & Event Details in Symplicity | December 13, 2022 | 1L |
| Memphis, TN | Baker Donelson’s 1L Holiday Party RSVP by December 13 | December 19, 2022 | 1L |
| Dallas, TX | Haynes & Boone Home for the Holidays RSVP Three Days Prior to Event | December 20, 2022 | 1L |
| Houston, TX | Haynes & Boone Home for the Holidays RSVP Three Days Prior to Event | December 20, 2022 | 1L |
| Birmingham, AL | Baker Donelson’s 1L Holiday Party RSVP by December 16 | December 20, 2022 | 1L |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Greenberg Traurig’s 1L Home for the Holidays RSVP & Event Details in Symplicity RSVP by December 14 | December 21, 2022 | 1L |
| Orlando, FL | Holland & Knight – Home for the Holiday Event RSVP by December 23 | January 4, 2023 | 1L |
| New York, NY | Haynes & Boone Home for the Holidays RSVP Three Days Prior to Event | January 4, 2023 | 1L |
| Boston, MA | K&L Gates Home for the Holidays 1L Reception RSVP by December 16 | January 4, 2023 | 1L |
| Charlotte, NC | K&L Gates Home for the Holidays 1L Reception RSVP by December 16 | January 4, 2023 | 1L |
| Chicago, IL | K&L Gates Home for the Holidays 1L Reception RSVP by December 16 | January 4, 2023 | 1L |
| Los Angeles, CA | K&L Gates Home for the Holidays 1L Reception RSVP by December 16 | January 4, 2023 | 1L |
| Tampa, FL | Holland & Knight – Home for the Holiday Event RSVP by December 23 | January 5, 2023 | 1L |
| Baltimore, MD | Miles & Stockbridge Winter Break Reception Register Online to Attend | January 5, 2023 | 1L |
| Dallas, TX | Haynes & Boone Home for the Holidays RSVP Three Days Prior to Event | January 5, 2023 | 1L |
| Houston, TX | Haynes & Boone Home for the Holidays RSVP Three Days Prior to Event | January 5, 2023 | 1L |
| Miami, FL | K&L Gates Home for the Holidays 1L Reception RSVP by December 16 | January 5, 2023 | 1L |
| Pittsburgh, PA | K&L Gates Home for the Holidays 1L Reception RSVP by December 16 | January 5, 2023 | 1L |
| Raleigh, NC | K&L Gates Home for the Holidays 1L Reception RSVP by December 16 | January 5, 2023 | 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.
