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The Skadden Fellowship Program, described as "a legal Peace Corps" by The Los Angeles Times, was established in 1988 to commemorate the firm's 40th anniversary, in recognition of the dire need for greater funding for graduating law students who wish to devote their professional lives to providing legal services to the poor (including the working poor), the elderly, the homeless and the disabled, as well as those deprived of their civil or human rights. The aim of the foundation is to give Fellows the freedom to pursue public interest work; thus, the Fellows create their own projects at public interest organizations with at least two lawyers on staff before they apply.

Fellowships are awarded for two years. Skadden provides each Fellow with a salary and pays all fringe benefits to which an employee of the sponsoring organization would be entitled. For those Fellows not covered by a law school low-income protection plan, the firm will pay a Fellow's law school debt service for the tuition part of the loan for the duration of the fellowship. The 2012 class of Fellows brings to 648 the number of academically outstanding law school graduates and judicial clerks the firm has funded to work full-time for legal and advocacy organizations.

Grants will be made to sponsoring organizations only. Therefore, before the final application date of October 1, a public interest organization that will sponsor the applicant must be identified. The sponsor must be a 501(c)3 organization which provides civil legal services to the poor, including the working poor, the elderly, the disabled or those deprived of their civil or human rights.

Applications must be received by October 1, 2012. Fellows will be notified by December 7, 2012.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/01/12039/

The Action Committee for Career Services will be holding its monthly meeting for members. New members are invited to attend. Pizza will be served.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/01/15221/

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. Panelists include Judge Edward Prado, ‘72, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Olga Kobzar, '10, former briefing attorney for Justice Lehrmann, Supreme Court of Texas. Moderated by Judicial Clerkship Faculty Advisor Elana Einhorn. Please RSVP by Monday, October 1, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/02/14937/

The second round of student interview awards are released today at 10 a.m. (Central) via UT Law Symplicity.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/04/12040/

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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/05/12041/

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. Panelists include Ian Spechler, '07, Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Texas and former Skadden Fellow; Amelia Ruiz Fischer, ‘12, current EJW Fellow with Texas Civil Rights Project in Austin; Megan Sheffield, ‘13, current 3L fellowship applicant; and Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Service Programs (CSO). Moderated by Mary Crouter, Assistant Director of the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, October 8, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/09/14936/

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. Panelists include Mike Laussade, ’06, Jackson Walker (Dallas); Doug Booth, ’92, Law Offices of Douglas A. Booth (Austin); Art Muela, ’91, Legal Director, Healthcare Information Technology, Dell, Inc.; and Andrea Beleno Harrington, ’03, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and Texas C-Bar. Moderated by David Sokolow, Distinquished Senior Lecturer and Director of Student Life. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 8, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/09/15122/

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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/15/14438/

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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/16/14439/

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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/17/14440/

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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/18/14441/

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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/19/14442/

Learn about careers in litigation, what litigators find rewarding about their jobs, and the skills and experiences that are important for litigators. Panelists include Adam Schramek, ’01, Litigation Partner at Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.; Trevor Taylor, ’98, Law Office of Trevor Taylor; Kris Kennedy '95, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General; Mindy Montford, ’95, Attorney at Law; Garth Corbett with Disability Rights Texas. Moderated by Tracy McCormack, ’86, Director of Advocacy Programs at UT Law. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 22, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/23/15121/

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. The Conference and Career Fair provides access to job opportunities for law students; connects employers with talented attorneys and law students; and offers a multitude of skill-building and career advising sessions with experts from around the country. Our conference continues to be an unparalleled networking opportunity for students, law school professionals and legal professionals.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/26/14446/

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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/26/15171/

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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/26/15172/

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.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/26/15173/

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. The Conference and Career Fair provides access to job opportunities for law students; connects employers with talented attorneys and law students; and offers a multitude of skill-building and career advising sessions with experts from around the country. Our conference continues to be an unparalleled networking opportunity for students, law school professionals and legal professionals.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/27/14447/

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. Examples of legal-style resumes are provided in the CSO Career Development Handbook that you will receive during the 1L Orientation and Career Development Workshops. All 1Ls must submit a copy of a legal-style resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment, which will take place after November 1. RSVP by Friday, October 26, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/29/14808/

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 Justice Center for Public Interest Law and Career Services Office. RSVP by Monday, October 29, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2012/10/30/14633/