All the post-interview socials are at the same time?

[jdtolitigator]

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight regarding the post-interview virtual chats and socials that all the firms seem to be having. All the firms that I'm interviewing with are having something at 6pm...one is an in-person social and the rest are virtual Q&A sessions or just a random webinar. 

How does one go about choosing which one to attend? Will my lack of attendance at one rule me out of the candidacy pool?

[Byzantine]

For me I had two firms that had receptions for 5pm-7pm. I was interested in both so went to one for 1h and then to the other. I tried to make a good impression at firm A and then made sure to connect with the point person before leaving to apologize for heading out early and indicating my interest in the firm. For firm B, I let them know ahead of time I would be arriving late. 

I would say prioritize the firm(s) you're most interested in. If you can't make one of the socials/sessions just let the point of contact know that you can't make it but are still really interested in the firm. They understand that there's lots of different events going on at the same time. 

Just my experience going through the 2L recruit so YMMV