The 2027 NALP Entry-Level Legal Recruiting Summit asks the question: how do we find, engage, and prepare legal talent in a rapidly changing environment?

As recruiting timelines accelerate, student expectations evolve, and new technologies transform the practice of law, legal employers and law schools face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The 2027 NALP Entry-Level Legal Recruiting Summit, taking place Wednesday, January 20, at Fordham Law School in New York City, will bring together recruiting professionals, career services leaders, and industry experts to explore the forces reshaping the future of legal talent.

This members-only, in-person event offers a unique opportunity to gain exclusive access to NALP's latest research, hear directly from leaders across the profession, and engage in meaningful discussions about the trends, strategies, and innovations defining today's recruiting landscape.

Through data-driven presentations, interactive conversations, and peer-to-peer learning, attendees will examine how organizations can attract top talent, build meaningful student relationships, and prepare the next generation of lawyers for success in an evolving profession.

The day's programming, including breakfast, lunch, and a networking reception, is designed to foster the connections and information-sharing that help recruiting professionals navigate change and develop practical solutions to today's most pressing challenges.

At the Summit, you will:

• Be among the first to explore NALP's newest research on recruiting trends, hiring strategies, and the evolving legal talent market.
• Examine new LSAC and NALP findings on the law student experience and the impact of accelerated recruiting timelines.
• Discover innovative approaches to student engagement, relationship-building, and talent development.
• Discuss emerging trends in 3L hiring, alternative recruiting strategies, and the future associate pipeline.
• Explore how AI is influencing legal education, associate training, and the skills future lawyers will need to succeed.
• Connect with colleagues from law firms, law schools, and across the legal profession to share ideas, challenges, and best practices.

Don't miss this opportunity to join your peers for an intensive one-day experience focused on the future of legal recruiting. If you are involved in any aspect of attracting, engaging, or developing legal talent, this is a program you won't want to miss.

Reserve your spot today-space is limited.