Events Calendar
Monday, October 1
The Declaration of Intent to Study Law must be be filed by all persons who have begun their law study at ABA-approved schools in Texas and intend to apply for licensure in Texas.
Your Declaration must be filed or postmarked by October 1st to be considered timely-filed. A $150 late fee will be imposed on all Declarations filed after October 1st.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/01/12361/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
Applications must be received by October 1, 2012. Fellows will be notified by December 7, 2012.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/01/15187/Decline period closes today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Student schedules and interview awards will be released at 10 a.m. (Central) on Thursday, October 4, 2012.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/01/12039/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
The Action Committee for Career Services will be holding its monthly meeting for members. New members are invited to attend. Pizza will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/01/15221/TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
Tuesday, October 2
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
This program is highly recommended for 2Ls who are considering applying for judicial clerkships as rising 3Ls. Get tips on selecting courts and judges, asking for letters of recommendation, and putting together a strong application.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/02/14937/TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
What do professors mean when they say that your analysis is the most important part of any answer you might give? Logically applying rules to various sets of facts is a fundamental skill necessary for successful exam taking and legal practice. You have only really learned “the law” when you can apply it. Come find out how. Will take place in conjunction with 1L Regisration Information Session.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/02/15147/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
What is "human rights" and where do they come from?
Professor Karen Engle will be giving a talk on human rights basis. Great event for those either looking to pursue a human rights career or wanting to learn more about what human rights is all about.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/02/15219/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
Wednesday, October 3
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
Belo Mansion Dallas
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/EE12
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/03/14511/Belo Mansion Dallas
Join leading experts in real estate law, finance and leasing for this focused one-day program that covers the essentials of current leasing issues at a practical and sophisticated level.
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/LI12
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/03/14522/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Thursday, October 4
Belo Mansion Dallas
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/ML12
Mortgage Lending is offered in conjunction with the 2011 Bernard O. Dow Leasing Institute. Come a day early - in Austin or Dallas - for the perfect three-day real estate, finance and leasing offering.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/04/14557/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
The second round of student interview awards are released today at 10 a.m. (Central) via UT Law Symplicity.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/04/12040/1st and 4th floors of CCJ
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
Rod Wetsel is an attorney from Sweetwater, Texas and a lead authority on Wind Law in Texas. He wrote the current Wind Law book with fellow Professor Ernest Smith. Professor Wetsel will be teaching a Wind Law seminar course in the Spring Semester. This lunch will give students information about Professor Wetsel's upcoming course and allow them the opportunity to ask Professor Wetsel questions about his class and Wind Law in general.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/04/15178/TNH 3.129 (Atlas Seminar Room)
The Domestic Violence Survivor Support Network is holding our October membership meeting on Thursday, Oct 4th, at 12:30-1:00pm in Room 3.129.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/04/15181/JON 5.257
Prof. Robertson's weekly class lunch.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/04/14998/CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
On Thursday, October 4, the IPLS will host its annual mixer with the Austin Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). Come join us and take this opportunity to meet local attorneys in the IP practice. The event will run from 6-8p.m.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/04/15044/TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
We would like to invite all interested 2Ls and 3Ls to participate in this year’s Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Tournament!
The Gibbs & Bruns Tournament is the first semester intrascholastic moot court tournament, open to all 2Ls and 3Ls regardless of prior moot court experience.
This year’s tournament question is an actual Texas Supreme Court case, and will not include a brief writing component. The tournament will be on Tue
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/04/15237/Friday, October 5
Belo Mansion Dallas
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/ML12
Mortgage Lending is offered in conjunction with UT Law's Leasing Institute. Come a day early - in Austin or Dallas - for the perfect three-day real estate, finance and leasing offering.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/05/14558/TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
Final student decline period closes today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Please note that you may be contacted if additional interview slots open after the close of this decline period.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/05/12041/TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
2012 FLI
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/05/14883/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Saturday, October 6
Monday, October 8
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
DVSSN is hosting a bake sale Mon - Wed from 10 - 2 to raise funds for survivors of domestic violence in the Austin area.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/08/15259/Tuesday, October 9
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
DVSSN is hosting a bake sale Mon - Wed from 10 - 2 to raise funds for survivors of domestic violence in the Austin area.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/09/15261/TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
Are you a 2L thinking of applying for a postgraduate public interest fellowship? Are you a 3L thinking about applying for one after your judicial clerkship? This panel presentation will address how you should be preparing now to position yourself as a viable candidate for these highly competitive fellowships. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, October 8, on
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/09/14936/TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
Learn about careers in transactional law in both the private and public sectors. Panelists will discuss the various career options in transactional law, the market for transactional lawyers, the skills and training that are important, and how to enter the field. Moderated by David Sokolow, Distinquished Senior Lecturer and Director of Student Life. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 8, on
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/09/15122/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
An atorney from the Texas Attorney General's office will discuss advice on legal writing and internship opportunities in the Attorney General's office. UT's public service scholar and director of SAHELI for Asian Families will discuss volunteer and public service opportunities. Dinner will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/09/15216/Wednesday, October 10
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
DVSSN is hosting a bake sale Mon - Wed from 10 - 2 to raise funds for survivors of domestic violence in the Austin area.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/10/15260/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Thursday, October 11
AT&T Conference Center - Austin
Leading experts from around the state, including conference chair, Donna Brown, provide a practical and comprehensive toolkit that will enable you to master the art of collecting debts and judgments.
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/CD12
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/11/14563/JON 5.257
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Where:Hugo's Restaurant, 300 S Lamar Austin, TX 78704
Friday, October 12
AT&T Conference Center - Austin
Leading experts from around the state, including conference chair, Donna Brown, provide a practical and comprehensive toolkit that will enable you to master the art of collecting debts and judgments.
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/CD12
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/12/14564/Saturday, October 13
Monday, October 15
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
Second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/15/14438/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Tuesday, October 16
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
Second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/16/14439/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
To outline or not to outline? Is that the question? Learn what an outline is and how it can help you.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/16/14784/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Local Imam, Mohamed-Umer Esmail, will be speaking about Shariah Law, its interaction with American law, and its role in the post-9/11 world
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/16/15270/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
Wednesday, October 17
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
Second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/17/14440/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
Join the Student Bar Association and the Dean's Office at a Town Hall meeting with Dean Farnsworth on Wednesday, October 17 at 11:45 a.m. in TNH 3.142.
Please stop by to discuss law school rankings, job prospects, course offerings and scheduling, and more! There will be time for open Q&A and discussion. FREE LUNCH will be served!
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/17/15165/TNH 2.124
TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
Thursday, October 18
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
Second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/18/14441/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Courtyard Marriott Downtown (Austin)
The Insurance Law Institute offers a comprehensive overview of major insurance decisions and recent legislation, developing issues in coverage law, and effective practice strategies for coverage litigation.
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/IN12
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/18/14567/Ritz-Carlton Dallas
Join leading M&A professionals, sponsors and speakers, including investment bankers, private equity investors, corporate investors, hedge fund managers, and other legal and financial practitioners at the Ritz Carlton Dallas for the 2012 Mergers and Acquisitions Institute.
The program includes A-list speakers and sponsors drawn from investment banking, private equity, law firms and financial and advisory communities from Texas, New Yo
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/18/14565/TNH 3.114 (BFI Seminar Room)
JON 5.257
Prof. Robertson's weekly class lunch.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/18/15000/Friday, October 19
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
Second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/19/14442/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Ritz-Carlton Dallas
Join leading M&A professionals, sponsors and speakers, including investment bankers, private equity investors, corporate investors, hedge fund managers, and other legal and financial practitioners at the Ritz Carlton Dallas for the 2012 Mergers and Acquisitions Institute.
The program includes A-list speakers and sponsors drawn from investment banking, private equity, law firms and financial and advisory communities from Texas, New Yo
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/19/14566/Courtyard Marriott Downtown (Austin)
The Insurance Law Institute offers a comprehensive overview of major insurance decisions and recent legislation, developing issues in coverage law, and effective practice strategies for coverage litigation.
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/IN12
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/19/14568/TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
JON 5.257
TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
Saturday, October 20
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Sunday, October 21
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Monday, October 22
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
Tuesday, October 23
TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
Tentative -Learn about careers in litigation, what litigators find rewarding about their jobs, and the skills and experiences that are important for litigators. Lunch will be served afterwards. RSVP by Monday, October 22, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/23/15121/TNH 3.114 (BFI Seminar Room)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Wednesday, October 24
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Join leading experts in real estate law, finance and leasing for this focused one-day program that covers the essentials of current leasing issues at a practical and sophisticated level.
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/LI12
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/24/14523/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
Are undocumented immigrants in the U.S. subjected to a lower standard of justice? As federal immigration offenses multiply to unprecedented levels, courts are forced to cope with bloated dockets by shuffling in as many as fifty defendants at a time to offer pleas. Due process concerns abound, and while the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals cracked down on en masse pleadings in 2009, significant obstacles remain in the realm of right to counsel.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/24/15352/Thursday, October 25
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/ML12
Mortgage Lending is offered in conjunction with UT Law's Leasing Institute. Come a day early - in Austin or Dallas - for the perfect three-day real estate, finance and leasing offering.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/25/14559/Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Advocacy, Persuasion, Litigation Strategies, Experts, and Key Evidence, Procedure and Ethics Updates
Join leading commercial litigators, district judges, and law professors at the University of Texas School of Law’s 2012 Page Keeton Civil Litigation Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin.
Come to Austin in late October for two days of first-class presentations, A-list speakers, practice tips and networking opportunities.
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For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/25/14569/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
JON 6.257 (Seminar Room)
Prof. Robertson's weekly class lunch.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/25/15001/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Friday, October 26
Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA
The Equal Justice Works annual Conference and Career Fair is the largest public interest career fair in the country. It is the only event, solely dedicated to law students, where you'll find more than 1,000 public interest-minded students representing 200 law schools from across the country coming together to explore career options with leading nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/26/14446/Four Seasons Hotel Austin
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/ML12
Mortgage Lending is offered in conjunction with UT Law's Leasing Institute. Come a day early - in Austin or Dallas - for the perfect three-day real estate, finance and leasing offering.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/26/14560/South Texas College of Law - Houston
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/AM12
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/26/14571/Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Advocacy, Persuasion, Litigation Strategies, Experts, and Key Evidence, Procedure and Ethics Updates
Join leading commercial litigators, district judges, and law professors at the University of Texas School of Law’s 2012 Page Keeton Civil Litigation Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin.
Come to Austin in late October for two days of first-class presentations, A-list speakers, practice tips and networking opportunities.
View
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/26/14570/TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
This is a mandatory workshop for Bradford*, Cadena, Sheffield, and Sutton* Societies (*4a and 4b only). If you are unable to attend the workshop scheduled for your section, you may attend another session. You may begin scheduling appointments now to meet with career counselors starting November 1.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/26/15171/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
This is a mandatory workshop for the Hodges and Hargrave Societies. If you are unable to attend the workshop scheduled for your section, you may attend another session. You may begin scheduling appointments now to meet with career counselors starting November 1.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/26/15172/TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
This is a mandatory workshop for Bradford*, Green, McCormick, and Sutton* Societies (*4c only). If you are unable to attend the workshop scheduled for your section, you may attend another session. You may begin scheduling appointments now to meet with career counselors starting November 1.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/26/15173/LBJ School of Public Affairs, SRH 3.122
Join the Student Bar Association for our annual Halloween bash on Friday, October 26 at Scholz Beer Garten (1607 San Jacinto Blvd)! The party will include a costume contest, prizes, food, drinks, and a DJ!
Tickets will go on sale in the Atrium on Monday, October 22.
If you have any questions, email texas.sba@gmail.com.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/26/15084/Saturday, October 27
Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA
The Equal Justice Works annual Conference and Career Fair is the largest public interest career fair in the country. It is the only event, solely dedicated to law students, where you'll find more than 1,000 public interest-minded students representing 200 law schools from across the country coming together to explore career options with leading nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/27/14447/The School of Law invites the parents and family members of law students to UT Austin’s campus the weekend of October 26–October 28, 2012 for Family Weekend. All of the UT Law events will take place on Saturday, October 27.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/27/15336/Sunday, October 28
Monday, October 29
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
Learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. Please bring a copy of your legal-style resume to the workshop. Please RSVP by Friday, October 26, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/29/14808/Tuesday, October 30
Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas February 2013 Bar Exam: in order to sit for the exam, your In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam must be post-marked by TODAY, October 30, 2013. This deadline is strictly enforced.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/30/13434/TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
All students (including late-filers) who recently submitted their Texas "Declaration of Intention to Study Law" are eligible to have their fingerprints taken on location at the University of Texas School of Law.
Space is limited and available on a first-registered basis, so interested students are encouraged to register immediately. Qualifying students who wish to participate in this event must follow the registration instructions an
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/30/14869/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE - WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Vanita Gupta, Deputy Legal Director of the ACLU and Director of the ACLU’s Center for Justice, will speak on her life in the law. Lunch will be served. Co-sponsored by the William Wayne Justi
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/30/14633/JON 5.257
Professor and student one on one interaction.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/30/15392/TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
Wednesday, October 31
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
All students (including late-filers) who recently submitted their Texas "Declaration of Intention to Study Law" are eligible to have their fingerprints taken on location at the University of Texas School of Law.
Space is limited and available on a first-registered basis, so interested students are encouraged to register immediately. Qualifying students who wish to participate in this event must follow the registration instructions an
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/31/14870/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
The UT Law School would like to extend an invitation to all children of students, faculty and staff to join the “Trick-or-Treat” festivities scheduled for
Wednesday, October 31ST 3:00PM- 5:00PM
All students and their children are welcome to participate in this special Halloween event here at the Law School.
Maps of participating offices/locations in the Law School will be available in the Student Affairs Offi
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/31/15377/