Being a summer associate is also about the fun, the parties, and the perks. Firms are footing the bill for major cocktail parties at some impressive locales. Associates enjoyed stiff drinks and hors-d'oeuveres in the sculpture garden and the more artistically inclined summers received tours of MoMA's collections. In case anyone thinks white shoe law firms organize staid, prim and proper events for their summers, think again. When the karaoke ended, the party didn't, as the Stroock group moved on to Bar 13 and danced to British pop and new wave until the wee hours.
Many associates have great parties to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Guastavino's while Stroock associates will end their summer at the classy Windows on the World. In addition to parties, firms are taking their associates outdoors to enjoy all of what summer in New York has to offer. One of the most popular events of the summer at Debevoise is the firm's annual canoe trip in Connecticut. Debevoise summer associates are also treated to sailing at the South St. Seaport in lower Manhattan. Perhaps to test their resourcefulness, Milbank Tweed sends their summer associates all over the city on a partner organized scavenger hunt.