Employer Holiday Parties & Receptions for Students

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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!


LocationEventDateClass Year(s)
VirtualSee Yourself at Sidley: 1L Recruiting Process & Summer Program Info SessionDecember 4, 2023 1L
Charlotte, NCMecklenburg County Bar Holiday Party
Details & Registration
December 6, 2023All
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, 2023All
Memphis, TNBaker Donelson’s Jingle & Mingle Holiday ReceptionDecember 19, 20231L
Atlanta, GABryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s 1L Home for the Holidays Happy HourRESCHEDULED to January; Date TBD1L
Memphis, TNBaker Donelson’s Jingle & Mingle Holiday ReceptionDecember 19, 20231L
Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TXLocke Lord’s Home for the Holidays Breakfast ReceptionDecember 19, 20231L
Dallas, TXHaynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure
RSVP by Dec. 20
December 19, 20231L
Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Raleigh, NC; Washington, DCAlston & Bird’s 1L Home for the Holidays
RSVP by Dec. 11
December 20, 20231L
Fort Lauderdale, FLGreenberg Traurig’s Home for the Holidays
RSVP by Dec. 14
December 20, 20231L
St. Louis, MOThompson Coburn: Networking Over Winter Break
RSVP by Dec. 13
Questions? Email Nicole Sipko
December 20, 20231L
Indianapolis, INBarnes & Thornburg’s Annual “Home for the Holidays” 1L Networking Reception
RSVP by Dec. 14
December 21, 20231L
Milwaukee, WIWisconsin Home for the Holidays 1L Student Receptions (hosted by multiple Milwaukee law firms)
Register by Dec. 22
December 27, 20231L
Seattle, WAKnobbe Martens’ Home for the Holidays Reception
RSVP by Dec. 22
December 29, 2023All
Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NCK&L Gates “Home for the Holidays” 1L Reception
RSVP by Dec. 27
January 3, 20241L
Charlotte, NCHaynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure
RSVP by Jan. 2, 2024
January 3, 20241L
Tampa, FLHolland & Knight Home for the Holidays Event
RSVP by Dec. 27
January 3, 20241L
Baltimore, MD; Houston, TX; Charlotte, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Richmond, VAThere’s No Place Like McGuireWoods: Home for the Holidays Reception
Capacity is limited! RSVP by Dec. 15
January 3 & 4, 20241L
Charlotte, NCMayer Brown’s Home for the Holidays
RSVP Online
January 4, 20241L
Atlanta, GAJones Day’s 1L Diversity Meet & Greet
RSVP by Jan. 2
January 4, 20241L
South Bend, INBarnes & Thornburg’s Annual 1L Open HouseJanuary 4, 20241L
Houston, TXClifford Chance: Home for the Holidays
Space is limited. RSVP via email
January 4, 20241L
Dallas, TXHolland & Knight Home for the Holidays Event
Register to attend.
January 4, 20241L
New York, NYHaynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure
RSVP by Jan. 3, 2024
January 4, 20241L
Dallas, TXHaynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure
RSVP by Jan. 5, 2024
January 4, 20241L
Houston, TXHaynes and Boone Home for the Holidays | 2024 Summer Associate Program Brochure
RSVP by Jan. 5, 2024
January 4, 20241L
Houston, TXCoffee & Conversation with Holland & Knight
Space is limited. Please send your resume to Emelyn Cox when you register for the event.
January 4, 20241L
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, DCKirkland & Ellis’ 1L Home for the Holidays Receptions
January 4, 20241L
Boston, MAChoate, Hall & Stewart – Home for the Holidays Event for 1Ls
Space is limited and on a first-come basis. RSVP by December 22
January 4, 20241L
Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DCDLA Piper Day – 1L Receptions
RSVP by Jan. 2
January 9, 20241L
New York, NYVenable LLP’s Winter Recruiting Reception
RSVP by Jan. 2
January 9, 20241L

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.