BootCamp: Basic Training for Lawyers
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Format: In-Person
Program Fee:
Students or Alumni of Sponsoring Law Schools: Free
Members: $29 | Non-members: $99
Description:
Whether you are currently in law school, recently graduated and starting a new position, or exploring career opportunities and deciding what comes next, this program is designed to help you navigate your legal career with confidence.
You will gain practical career planning insights, strengthen your networking skills, and receive guidance on professionalism as you transition from law school to the legal workplace. Join us and learn how to build your personal brand, communicate effectively in professional settings, and distinguish yourself in a competitive legal market.
No matter where you are in your journey, whether pursuing opportunities at a large or small firm, government agency, public interest organization, launching your own practice, or exploring your options, you will leave with valuable tools, actionable strategies, and connections to support your success.
BootCamp 2026 Brochure – contains the program agenda, list of speakers, and more!
Opening remarks by Matthew Diller, President of the New York City Bar Association.
Agenda:
8:30 am – 9:00 am| Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:10 am | Intro and Welcome
9:10 am – 9:40 am | Keynote: Building a Meaningful and Sustainable Legal Career
9:45 am – 10:45 am |Building Your Personal Brand
10:55 am – 11:55 am | From “New” to Noticed: Getting Credit, Building Visibility, and Asking for Opportunities
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Communication Across Generations in the Modern Legal Workplace
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Practice Area Networking Lunch
Students and Alumni from sponsoring law schools: To ensure your free registration, update the 'law school' section under Manage My Account prior to registering, or register with your law school email address. For questions or to register, please sign in or call (212) 382-6663.
Thank you to our sponsoring law schools:
To become a sponsoring law school, please contact Kevin Stasiewski at kstasiewski@nycbar.org.