Events Calendar
Sunday, September 1
Monday, September 2
Tuesday, September 3
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
p>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. Students may apply at any time during the online application period, which takes place September 3-13, 2013, on
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/03/16845/TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
Come hear about the detailed requirements and filings necessary to practice law in Texas. The first deadline for 1Ls is October 1, 2012! Presented by Lori Adelman, the Director of Character and Fitness for the Texas Bar.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/03/17094/TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
Coming at a time of year when many students are navigating on-campus recruiting, Joshua Katz, partner at Bickerstaff Heath Delgago Acosta LLP, and Paulina Williams, senior associate at Baker Botts LLP, will offer perspectives on practicing environmental law in a law firm setting.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/03/17155/TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
SRH 3.124
This session is for those UT students interested in hearing about career and internship opportunities with the U.S. Department of State. Presented by the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/03/17171/Wednesday, September 4
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
Stop by the atrium on Wednesday, Sept. 4, between 10 and 3 to meet representatives from the major bar prep companies. They may even be handing out free goodies!
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/04/17104/TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)
Initial Staff Meeting and Training Session for the Texas Environmental Law Journal.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/04/17271/SRH 3.124 (LBJ School)
This session is for those individuals interested in taking the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) that will be given in October 2013, or interested in taking a later administration of the test. Test taking strategies and recommended study and planning will be covered. Presented by the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/04/17264/Thursday, September 5
TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
Are you interested in possibly pursuing a career in public service? Come learn about both short-term and long-term strategies for obtaining government and public interest jobs during the summer and/or after graduation. Lunch will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/05/16853/Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
The Career Services Office is hosting an Open House for students interested in public service. Stop by for popcorn and cookies and meet the CSO staff. Learn about the many resources available to those interested in government and public interest careers.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/05/17172/TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)
Friday, September 6
TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
FLI
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/06/17235/TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
Saturday, September 7
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Welcome event for 1L students set up by the WWJC in collaboration with UT Law student organizations around campus. We will have speakers followed by heavy appetizers in the later afternoon.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/07/16951/Sunday, September 8
Monday, September 9
TNH 3.115 (Bell Seminar Room)
Learn about the American Constitution Society --- UT Law's home for students interested in progressive lawyering. ACS is a national organization comprised of law students, lawyers, and legal professionals who are working to ensure that the fundamental principles of human dignity, individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to justice are in their rightful, central place in American law.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/09/17152/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Tuesday, September 10
TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
The first skills session of the year will discuss all of those things you've heard about how to do well in law school. Learn which ones are myths and which can actually help!
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/10/17095/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. Cookies and drinks will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/10/17173/TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
Join us next Tuesday for free lunch at the Texas Federalist Society's first event of the semester!
Merrill Matthews, PhD, will discuss the current state of health care in America. Topics will likely include ObamaCare implementation difficulties and delays, as well as continued legal challenges to defund the legislation.
A weekly contributor to Forbes.com, Dr. Matthews is the resident health policy scholar at the Institute for Policy Innovat
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/10/17341/SRH 3.122
The Regional Recruiter for the FBI will provide information on the mission of the Bureau and on job and internship opportunities. The application process and deadlines will be announced closer to the event. Presented by the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/10/17174/TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)
Wednesday, September 11
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
The Environmental Law Society will hold its first meeting of the year this Wednesday, September 11th at 4:00pm in Room 2.137. All are welcome! At this meeting we will introduce the officers, go over this year's activities, answer any questions, select 1L Section Representatives, and collect dues ($15 for the year, which includes a T-shirt).
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/11/17345/TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)
CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
Thursday, September 12
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
Representatives from dozens of public interest organizations as well as federal and state government agencies will be on hand to answer questions about what they do and how you can assist them. Find out about volunteer opportunities, summer internships and paid positions with a variety of nonprofits, legal services providers and government agencies. All UT Law students are enco
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/12/16752/TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
First meeting of the year from 12-1 in TNH 3.125 on September 12. We will introduce new members, discuss pro bono opportunities and available leadership positions, and plan for the upcoming regional conference we are hosting. 1L and 2L students particularly encouraged to attend!
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/12/17343/JON 5.202 (Susman Academic Center, Classroom (5.202 / 5.203))
Are you interested in partnering with an international law firm to obtain cutting-edge legal experience in both the public and private sectors? Please join Karolina Walters, fellow with both MALDEF and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, as she discusses the postgraduate Fried Frank Fellowship Program.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/12/17335/TNH 3.114 (BFI Seminar Room)
Come learn about opportunities to practice law in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps program, including the internship program. LT Lauren E. Hugel, JAGC, USN, and Staff Judge Advocate (Fort Worth) will be available to answer questions about the Navy in general, the U.S. Navy JAG Corps program specifically, and will assist students in application process should they decide to apply. Students should bring a copy of their resume to the session.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/12/17376/CCJ 1.324 Conference Room
TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
A&F information session for those interested in being a part of the annual law school musical parody or its band or the a cappella group.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/12/17356/Friday, September 13
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
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. Online application period ends today at noon (Central) on UT Law Symplicity .
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/13/16846/LBJ School of Public Affairs, Rm SRH 3.122
TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
FLI
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/13/17311/Saturday, September 14
Sunday, September 15
Monday, September 16
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
ASAP will be selling T-shirts Sep 16th from 10 am to 12 pm. They're $15 each and ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE--buy a purple tee, support a worthy cause!
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/16/17411/TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
Tuesday, September 17
Tarlton Law Library
TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
Join Law Students for the Arts for our first meeting of the year. We will be giving an overview of the year's events, as well as introducing ways to get involved on-campus and in the Austin community.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/17/17395/TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
Refreshments on Tuesdays for Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/17/17390/Wednesday, September 18
TNH 2.124
Come learn about studying abroad and about all the great programs that UT Law has to offer.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/18/17213/TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
A mixer for IPLS members and interested students as well as the Austin Intellectual Property Lawyer's Association.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/18/17241/TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
Thursday, September 19
TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
D. Marie Wagner is senior counsel international at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, one of the world’s largest publicly traded oil and gas exploration and production companies. She previously practiced at Baker & McKenzie and El Paso Energy. Marie will offer insight on transitioning to in-house positions and the differences between working at a firm and a general counsel’s office. Lunch will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/19/17177/SRH 3.122
CIA Representatives will provide information on the mission and structure of the Agency and job and internship opportunities. The application process will also be discussed. Presented by the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/19/17175/Friday, September 20
TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
FLI
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/20/17312/Informational Session, including short presentation by Steering Committee Member and Faculty Advisor, John Borcherding, Cockrell School of Engineering. For this first meeting: pizza will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/20/17429/TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
Please join UT Law Professors Susan Klein, Jennifer Laurin, Scott McCown, and Lucy Wood as they discuss their involvement in social change efforts across nonprofit, government, and private sectors. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19 to to Kali Cohn at kali.cohn@gmail.com.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/20/17288/TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
Saturday, September 21
Monday, September 23
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 3.129 (Atlas Seminar Room)
TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
Water for 15 guest
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/23/17444/Tuesday, September 24
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.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/24/17096/TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
Counsel to the President, Kathy Ruemmler, has had quite the career. From being the only woman (aside from jurors) in the Enron courtroom to partnership at Latham & Watkins LLP to advising President Obama, Kathy has done everything by being true to herself and her own leadership style. She has been called a Super Lawyer, Superstar, and among the 25 People who Shaped the Business World in 2006 by Forbes. Now, she is offering her advice to the Ms
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/24/17274/TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
Refreshments on Tuesdays for Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/24/17397/TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
Wednesday, September 25
TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Thursday, September 26
TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)
Gerardo Interiano, Head of Google Fiber Community Affairs, will be speaking at the Society Week Lunch on Thursday, September 26 from 12:00 until 1:00 in Room 2.140. He will discuss his work with Google, his career path, share advice, and answer your questions. Lunch is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. All students are welcome.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/26/17410/TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
The panel will be rescheduled for a later date.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/26/17430/Peter Pan Mini Golf, 1207 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Friday, September 27
TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
FLI
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/27/17313/JON 5.257
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
Learn how to develop a resume and cover letter for the U.S. legal market. Lunch will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/27/16919/Student interview awards are released today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Decline period opens.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/27/16847/TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
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.
This is a repeat session from 9/24. The session is intended for Section 2, but any 1L student may attend.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/27/17387/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
CCJ 3.124
Saturday, September 28
TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)
Every year, the Law Students for Reproductive Justice national office organizes five regional conferences around the country. These conferences are an opportunity to connect law students, health advocates, nurses, doctors, social workers, and other reproductive justice-minded individuals in the same region.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/28/17086/CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
Diversity Education Weekend is an opportunity for students from different walks of life to come together and learn more about law school and the legal world in general.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/28/17216/Tiniest Bar in Texas (817 W. 5th St.)
Monday, September 30
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
Decline period closes today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Student schedules and interview awards will be released at noon (Central) on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/30/16848/TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)