Student Summer Receptions
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Each summer, 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 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 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 reception — 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(s) | Event | Date | Class Year(s) |
Virtual | ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources’ (SEER) Environmental Law Society Network (ELSN): Virtual Networking Event for Law Students Located in the Southeastern U.S. | May 7, 2024 9:00pm ET | All |
Virtual | Get to Know Fox Rothschild: Intellectual Property Overview | May 8, 2024 3:00-3:45pm ET | Rising 2L |
Virtual | Get to Know Fox Rothschild: Transactional vs. Litigation | May 14, 2024 3:00-3:45pm ET | Rising 2L |
Austin, TX | Wilson Sonsini Summer Regional Reception RSVP by May 15 | May 22, 2024 6:00-8:00pm CT | Rising 2L |
Boston, MA | Wilson Sonsini Summer Regional Reception RSVP by May 15 | May 22, 2024 5:30-7:30pm ET | Rising 2L |
Los Angeles, CA | Wilson Sonsini Summer Regional Reception RSVP by May 15 | May 22, 2024 6:00-8:00pm PT | Rising 2L |
Palo Alto, CA; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA | Wilson Sonsini Summer Regional Reception RSVP by May 15 | May 22, 2024 5:30-7:30pm PT | Rising 2L |
New York, NY | Wilson Sonsini Summer Regional Reception RSVP by May 15 | May 23, 2024 6:00-8:00pm ET | Rising 2L |
San Francisco, CA | Wilson Sonsini Summer Regional Reception RSVP by May 15 | May 23, 2024 5:30-7:30pm PT | Rising 2L |
Washington, DC | Wilson Sonsini Summer Regional Reception RSVP by May 15 | May 23, 2024 6:00-8:00pm ET | Rising 2L |
Wilmington, DE | Wilson Sonsini Summer Regional Reception RSVP by May 15 | May 23, 2024 5:30-7:30pm ET | Rising 2L |
New York, NY | Norton Rose Fulbright’s Summer in the City Networking Reception (NYC) RSVP by May 24 | May 29, 2024 6:00-8:00pm ET | Rising 2L |
New York, NY | DLA Piper Summer Reception RSVP by May 31 | June 3, 2024 6:00-8:00pm ET | Rising 2L |
Charlotte, NC | Cadwalader’s Rising 2L Reception | June 4, 2024 5:30-7:30pm ET | Rising 2L |
Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC | DLA Piper Summer Reception RSVP by May 31 | June 4, 2024 6:00-8:00pm local time | Rising 2L |
Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY | Latham & Watkins 2024 Rising 2L Receptions | June 4, 2024 6:00-8:00pm local time | Rising 2L |
Austin, TX | Norton Rose Fulbright’s Summer in the City Networking Reception (Austin) RSVP by May 31 | June 4, 2024 5:30-7:00pm CT | Rising 2L |
Dallas, TX | Norton Rose Fulbright’s Summer in the City Networking Reception (Dallas) RSVP by May 31 | June 4, 2024 5:30-7:00pm CT | Rising 2L |
Los Angeles, CA | Norton Rose Fulbright’s Summer in the City Networking Reception (LA) RSVP by May 31 | June 4, 2024 5:30-7:30pm PT | Rising 2L |
Houston, TX | Norton Rose Fulbright’s Summer in the City Networking Reception (Houston) RSVP by May 31 | June 5, 2024 5:30-7:30pm CT | Rising 2L |
Tampa, FL | Holland & Knight Tampa Class of 2026 Rising 2L Reception Space is limited. RSVP by May 30 | June 6, 2024 6:00-8:00pm | Rising 2L |
Washington, DC | Norton Rose Fulbright’s Summer in the City Networking Reception (DC) RSVP by May 24 | June 6, 2024 6:00-8:00pm ET | Rising 2L |
Atlanta, GA | Jones Day Rising 2L Reception RSVP by June 6 | June 10, 2024 5:30-7:30pm ET | Rising 2L |
Los Angeles, CA | Latham & Watkins 2024 Rising 2L Reception (Los Angeles & Century City Offices) | June 10, 2024 6:00-8:00pm PT | Rising 2L |
Virtual | Barnes & Thornburg Summer Program Q&A 2024 | June 11, 2024 5:30-6:30pm ET | Rising 2L |
Austin, TX; Houston, TX | Latham & Watkins 2024 Rising 2L Receptions | June 11, 2024 5:30-7:30pm CT | Rising 2L |
San Francisco, CA | Latham & Watkins 2024 Rising 2L Reception | June 11, 2024 6:00-8:00pm PT | Rising 2L |
Dallas, TX | McGuireWoods Bring Your Best (Dallas) RSVP by June 3 | June 11, 2024 6:00-8:00pm CT | Rising 2L |
Houston, TX | McGuireWoods Bring Your Best (Houston) RSVP by June 3 | June 11, 2024 6:00-8:00pm CT | Rising 2L |
Menlo Park, CA; San Diego, CA | Latham & Watkins 2024 Rising 2L Receptions | June 12, 2024 5:30-7:30pm PT | Rising 2L |
Washington, DC | Latham & Watkins 2024 Rising 2L Reception | June 12, 2024 6:00-8:00pm ET | Rising 2L |
Pittsburgh, PA | Reed Smith Pittsburgh Pre-OCI Open House RSVP by June 11 | June 13, 2024 4:30 – 6:00pm ET | Rising 2L |
Raleigh, NC | Wake County Bar Summer Clerk Orientation & Social 2024 | June 13, 2024 8:30am – 4:50pm, social to follow | Rising 2L & Rising 3L |
Virtual | Barnes & Thornburg Summer Program Q&A 2024 | June 17, 2024 12:00-1:00pm ET | Rising 2L |
Atlanta, GA | McGuireWoods Bring Your Best (Atlanta) RSVP by June 3 | June 18, 2024 6:00-8:00pm ET | Rising 2L |
Phoenix, AZ | Practices and Pairings: A Taste of Ballard Spahr’s Phoenix Office RSVP by June 14 | June 18, 2024 5:30pm MST | Rising 2L & Rising 3L |
Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX | Locke Lord’s 2L Reception: Summer in the City | June 25, 2024 5:30-7:30pm | Rising 2L |
Los Angeles, CA | NEW – Allen Matkins – Rising 2L Reception | June 25, 2024 5:30-7:30pm | Rising 2L |
Orange County, CA | NEW – Allen Matkins – Rising 2L Reception | June 27, 2024 5:30-7:30pm | Rising 2L |
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 law student 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.