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New Research from NALP Reveals Robust Employment Outcomes and Persistent Gaps

Jobs & JDs: Employment and Salaries of New Law Graduates — Class of 2025 shows that while the Class of 2025 experienced one of the strongest legal employment markets on record, significant disparities in employment outcomes remain by race/ethnicity and first-generation college student status. Learn more or order your copy today.

Time to Renew Your NALP Membership for 2027

NALP membership renewal for 2027 is live! Secure your member benefits now, by renewing your membership today — no need to wait! An electronic renewal invoice has been prepared for your convenience and is located in your membership account.

Important: NALP's members recently voted to adopt Bylaws amendments to allow for the All-In Membership Model. The All-In Model will officially launch January 1, 2028. The 2027 membership renewal follows the same pricing model as previous years. For more information on these changes, visit our Governance Change 2026 page.

Survey of Legal Employers on Summer Program Outcomes and Post-Summer Hiring

The Survey of Legal Employers on Summer Program Outcomes and Post-Summer Hiring is now open. If your office hosted a 1L and/or 2L summer program in 2026, recruited 3Ls, or hired post-clerkship associates, please complete the survey by October 30. This is Part 2 of a two-part survey and should be completed even if your office participated in Part 1, as each part collects different information. Find the survey.

2025 1L Class: Student Awareness and Impact of Accelerated Big Law Recruitment

A new report from NALP and LSAC is the first of its kind to center the student perspective in the broader conversation about accelerated recruiting, disruptions to the 1L curriculum, and the inequities such practices may perpetuate regarding access to Big Law careers. Find the full report on the LSAC website.

NALP Statement on Law Student Recruiting

In recent months, shifts in the legal recruiting landscape have drawn increased attention across the profession. Increasingly, NALP is concerned that some practices may place undue pressure on students in ways that both affect their well-being and their ability to fully engage in their legal education. Read NALP's statement on fair and ethical recruiting.

2026-27 NALP Directory of Legal Employers Is Now Live

The 2026-27 NALP Directory of Legal Employers is now live at www.nalpdirectory.com! It's not too late to create or update your firm's profile. To do so, log in to the Data Collection System to publish your 2026-27 profile to be sure law students can find the information they need.

Upcoming Conferences

Full schedule of NALP's virtual and in-person events

Mental Health First Aid Virtual Workshop

Join your NALP colleagues for this virtual workshop on November 9-10 to become certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Participants will complete a two-hour, self-paced, online course and then participate in two afternoons of live virtual training. After completing the program, participants will be certified in Mental Health First Aid and ready to help colleagues, students, friends, and family. Space is limited.

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NALP Mental Health First Aid
NALP Professional Development Institute

2026 Professional Development Institute

Join your colleagues for the Professional Development Institute, December 3-4 at The Conrad Hotel in Washington, DC. PDI attendees will have the opportunity to choose from more than 30 educational sessions covering the issues shaping lawyer and law student professional development today.

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Entry-Level Legal Recruiting Summit

Register today to attend the 2027 Entry-Level Legal Recruiting Summit on Wednesday, January 20 at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Sessions will include a deep dive into the data from the NALP Recruiting Surveys, discussions about law student well-being, and expert opinions on law student engagement. You will not want to miss the opportunity to network and learn with your colleagues. Participation in NALP's 2026 Survey of Legal Employers on Summer Program Outcomes and Post-Summer Hiring is required for attendance for U.S. legal employer members.

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NALP Entry-Level Legal Recruiting Summit
NALP Lateral Recruiting Summit

Lateral Recruiting Summit

Are you responsible for lateral associate or lateral partner hiring? You will not want to miss the Lateral Recruiting Summit on Thursday, January 21 at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Gather with your peers and discuss the hot topics in lateral hiring including partner compensation systems, interview skills, and more. Space is limited, so register today!

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2027 Newer Professionals' Forum

Join those newer to the legal careers profession at the 2027 Newer Professionals' Forum on February 3-5 in Seattle. This conference will feature 22 educational programs and many networking opportunities which will be vital to your career development and growth. Foundations courses will be available for those in recruiting, career services, inclusion, and lawyer PD and we will have workshops on coaching, networking, AI, and time management. Register yourself or your newer professionals today!

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NALP Newer Professionals' Forum