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First-Year JD Career Curriculum

The Office of Career Services holds events and educational programming throughout the year, and our counselors work with students to help them navigate the job search process and achieve their professional goals.

For details and registration information for OCS events and recruiting programs, current students may go to their Career Services Manager (CSM) account.

September-October

  • 1Ls begin to meet with the OCS counselors, gain access to the Career Resources Handbook, and attend a small group 1L Job Search Workshop.
  • The Private Sector Practice Area Overview (September 16) and Meet the Firms: 1L Networking Reception (September 30) introduce first-year students to various practice areas and provide a forum for interaction with attorneys from over 70 law firms.
  • 1Ls attend the 1L Law Firm Inclusion Fair.
  • The Fall On-Campus Interview program takes place for 2L candidates, featuring employers in the public, private, and government sectors.

November-December

  • 1L job search individual sessions and detailed résumé reviews are held.
  • 1Ls attend Interview Skills Mini Clinics.
  • Students prepare applications to 1L summer employers.

January

  • Law firms host "Home for the Holidays" receptions over winter break.
  • Orientation session for Spring On-Campus interviews and events.
  • Informal law firm and corporate sponsored events, receptions, lunches and dinners take place throughout the spring. 

Spring 2026

Spring career curriculum and events to be posted when confirmed.

Accommodations

The Office of Career Services provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations for events and services should be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the accommodation need. Please email law.careers@nyu.edu or call 212-998-6090 for further assistance.