What is PALS

Since its creation over 26 years ago, PALS® has been the only organization of its kind in the New York City area whose mission is to provide services primarily to law students and new attorneys of color.  PALS’ program highlights from the 2010-2011 academic year include:

  • 2010 annual Kick-Off Reception hosted by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
  • 3rd Annual Retreat for New Associates of Color hosted by Akin Gump LLP.
  • Sponsoring a reception for the participants in our Mentor-Mentee Matching Program at Chadbourne & Parke LLP.
  • Sponsoring a Supplemental Bar Tutorial workshop for students sitting for the February and July 2010 Bar Exam.
  • 2010 Summer Reception hosted by Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP. 
  • Conducting a legal writing workshop for summer associates hosted by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
  • Matching over 120 law students with attorney mentors.
Practice Area Panels
  • Co-sponsoring a career forum with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP entitled “What You Can Do With a Law Degree”.
  • Criminal Law Practice Panel at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
  • Patent Law Practice Panel at Stroock Stroock & Lavan LLP.