2026 Cleary Career Series
Cleary Gottlieb is excited to invite you to our Cleary Career Series, a variety of virtual events designed to introduce you to the firm, our attorneys, and the work we do.
These sessions, open to first-year law students, are a great way to learn about a range of topics, including practice area features, office spotlights, as well as guidance as you prepare for and navigate your job search. We invite you to join as many or as few sessions as you would like. Please see below for more details about these opportunities, as well as a link to register for the programs. We look forward to having you join us!
Register for the 2026 Cleary Career Series.
Program of Events
Practice Area Highlights: Corporate and Antitrust at Cleary
Wednesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00 – 6:45 PM ET
Please join us as we kick off our Practice Area Highlights mini-series, and meet lawyers from the Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Funds, Debt Finance, and Antitrust groups. This dynamic panel is an opportunity to learn about the work we do for clients in these practices as well as the day-to-day experiences of our associates working in these areas.
Corporate Work in Washington – Structured Finance 101
Tuesday, October 6, 2025, 6:00 – 6:45 PM ET
Please join us to learn about corporate work in Washington, and meet members of the Structured Finance team.
Practice Area Highlights: Bankruptcy, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Real Estate, and Tax at Cleary
Thursday, October 22, 2025, 6:00 – 6:45 PM ET
In this session, you will meet lawyers from the Bankruptcy, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Real Estate, and Tax groups. Please join us for a dynamic panel to learn about the work we do for clients in these practices, the role these practices play in our deals, as well as the day-to-day experiences of associates working in these areas.
Introduction to the Cleary Interview Program and Interview Tips & Best Practices
Monday, October 26, 2025, 6:00 – 6:45 PM ET
As a kick-off to interview season, this information session on our Cleary Interview Program (CIP) will share detailed information and logistics about our hiring and interview timelines. This informal discussion will also provide important tips and best practices for the early interview process to assist in maximizing and landing multiple offers. We will create a space to have all your questions answered.
Hiring Chair Perspective
Monday, November 2, 2025, 6:00 – 6:45 PM ET
Please join us for a conversation with Cleary’s partner chairs of the Recruiting Committees in the Bay Area, New York, and Washington, D.C. offices to discuss the hiring process and hiring trends in the legal market.