JD Calendar of Events 2026-27
FALL 2026 1L PRIVATE SECTOR EVENTS
1L Private Sector Orientation
Monday, August 24, 2026
Vanderbilt Hall, Tishman Auditorium
Learn about the 1L job search process, job search resources, networking, and interview skills. Private sector career counselors will provide legal market information and guidance. Attendance at this event is required to meet with a private sector counselor or to participate in any private sector interview programs. Attendance is encouraged for students considering public sector careers only during law school and upon graduation.
After attending the 1L Private Sector Orientation, students are encouraged to watch brief webinars that will assist with their job search:
- 1L Summer Job Search Resources
- 1L Resume Workshop
- 1L Cover Letter Workshop
Students can access these webinars via the JD Video Library on the OCS website.
Career Services Manager (CSM) and Public Service Jobs Directory (PSJD) Registration
Students should complete and update their profile on one or both websites in advance of attending the career counseling meetings or workshops.
CSM/SYMPLICITY ACCOUNT
The Career Services Manager (CSM) is an online portal used by NYU School of Law to post private sector, public interest, and government job listings, employer events, job search workshops, links to employer research materials, on-campus interviewing information, and a variety of other career resources. Please favorite/bookmark the website for easy future reference.
Please fill out the required fields and as much of the profile as you can so that counselors have up-to-date information about your job search preferences. You may update your profile at any time as your career interests evolve. To ensure that you receive notifications about public interest opportunities, check off Public Interest in your employer type preferences. If you are interested in clerking, please check off Judicial in your employer type preferences. Use this portal to upload your resume, transcript and cover letters, for easy access.
How to Choose a Practice Area
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Vanderbilt Hall, Tishman Auditorium
The OCS is excited to welcome back NYU Law alumnus Albert Tawil, Founder & CEO of Lateral Hub and Summer Associate Hub. In this session, Mr. Tawil will provide students with invaluable resources and guidance on how to evaluate and select practice areas of interest.
Practice Area Panels
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
D'Agostino Hall
Join OCS advisors and distinguished NYU Law alumni for four panel discussions showcasing careers in litigation and transactional law. Featuring two concurrent sessions, this event allows you to attend two panels for well-rounded exposure to both practice areas.
Meet the Firms: 1L Networking Reception
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Kimmel Center, Rosenthal Pavilion (10th Floor)
This career-fair style program is our largest and most comprehensive law firm networking event of the year, exclusively for NYU Law 1L students. Attorneys from 80+ law firm offices nationwide will travel to campus to meet NYU Law students and share information on practice groups and opportunities at their firm.
Investment Banking and Finance For Lawyers: Panel & Networking for 1Ls
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Vanderbilt Hall, Room 206
This panel will feature JD and JD/MBA Alumni working in Investment Banking and Finance roles. Previous panels have included bankers from Moelis, Goldman, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Lazard, and Bank of America. The event is geared towards current 1L JD students who may wish to recruit for 2L summer positions or are considering a career in banking or finance at some point in the future.
All students are welcome, however the program will focus on showcasing the industry and sharing information on how to network, interview and research for the 2L recruiting season.
NYU Law Firm Confidential: Preparing for 2L Summer Recruiting Programming
Monday, October 19, 2026, 1:00 - 2:15 pm
Vanderbilt Hall, Tishman Auditorium
OCS advisors will discuss the law firm 2L summer recruiting process, including timing, logistics, and strategy.
Interview Skills Workshop
Monday, November 2, 2026, 1:00 - 2:15 pm
Vanderbilt Hall, Tishman Auditorium
OCS advisors will share overall interview tips, how to build an interviewing agenda, and how to respond to difficult questions.
SPRING 2027 1L PRIVATE SECTOR EVENTS
How to Succeed as a Summer Associate and Throughout Your Legal Career
Date/Time/Location To Be Confirmed
Panelists will provide tips and guidance regarding professionalism, work assignments, feedback/evaluations, and office protocol to foster success during law firm summer positions and throughout a legal career.
Additional events to be posted when confirmed.