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December 05, 2006
What is a Law Firm Holiday Reception Anyway?
This is the time of year when law firms hold holiday receptions, primarily for first year law students. Law firms hold these events over winter break and invite local law students to attend. Some firms issue an open invitation for all law students. Others select students to invite based on the resumes they receive. For some firms the event is intended to introduce students to the firm so they will keep it in mind for their second summer. Other firms use the holiday reception as a screening interview for candidates for first summer positions. If you attend one of these receptions you can expect to mingle with attorneys from the firm and your fellow law students, often in a cocktail party setting. You will want to make a point of speaking with as many attorneys as you can during the reception. Research the firm ahead of time and and ask questions about the firm in general, the summer program, and the attorneys' areas of practice.
Posted by asa13 at December 5, 2006 09:56 AM