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Join us October 24 for NEBLSA’s NJ Academic Retreat at FBT Gibbons! Free panels, networking, headshots, meals & more.About this Event
Calling all New Jersey pre-law and law students!
Join us for the NJ Academic Retreat, "BUILDING THE SKILLS, CONNECTIONS & CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED" on October 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, hosted in partnership with FBT Gibbons.
This retreat offers students the chance to learn from top practitioners while building meaningful connections across the subregion. Expect impactful sessions on academic strategies, professional growth, and leadership development—all with the energy and opportunity of the city as your backdrop.
Highlights include:
- Guidance from professors and advisors on how to succeed in law school
- Panels featuring judges, corporate attorneys, and other professionals
- Networking opportunities with peers and mentors across the NY Metro area
- Tabling sessions with Themis and BARBRI
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch
- Professional headshots available for all attendees
Best of all, this retreat is free to attend. Do not miss this opportunity to shape your path forward and build the foundation for your legal career.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:40 AM
Breakfast and Registration
🕑: 08:40 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:55 AM
1L Breakout Session: Law School 101: Succeeding Your First Semester
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:55 AM
2L Breakout Session: OCI, Networking & the 2L Job Search
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:55 AM
3L Breakout Session: Bar Prep, Character & Fitness & Preparing for Practice
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Professional Development Hub: Headshots
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM
1L Breakout Session: Legal Writing, Outlining & Exam Strategy
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM
2L Breakout Session: Clerkships, Judicial Internships & Summer Positions
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM
3L Breakout Session: Transitioning from Law School to Practice
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Keynote Lunch
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:50 PM
Sister to Sister
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:50 PM
Brother to Brother
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing Remarks
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Event venue & nearby stays
FBT Gibbons LLP, 1 Gateway Center, Newark, United States
Tickets
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