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Feb. 13, 2003

Press Contact:
Nichola Fortney, UT Law Communications, 512.471.2717
Event Contact: Annie Holand, Vice President, Student Bar Association, 512.232.1391

SBA Hosts "Law Week,"
Feb. 22 - March 2

Featured events include People's Law School and Section Olympics


AUSTIN, Texas – The Student Bar Association (SBA) at The University of Texas School of Law is sponsoring a weeklong series of events, celebrating the students, faculty, and alumni of UT Law. Law Week 2003 begins Saturday, Feb. 22, with a free legal clinic for the public at the Law School and ends Sunday, March 2, with "Race Judicata," a 5K race around UT's campus. Other highlights include Casino Night and the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association (CHLSA) Fajita Fest.

SBA Vice President Annie Holand said that Law Week is the perfect way to raise awareness about UT Law. "We want our students, faculty and staff to be showcased to the alumni, greater UT community and Austin as a whole," says Holand. "Law Week is a great opportunity for the entire law school community to work together and celebrate the school."

The following is a schedule of Law Week activities:

February 22 People's Law School
Lawyers from the Austin area will be available to provide free legal advice to all members of the Austin community from
8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at UT Law.
 
  Casino Night
Hyatt Regency Austin (208 Barton Springs)
Tickets are $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door.
 
February 24 Movie Monday
Stop by the Tom Clark lounge between classes for a snack and a movie. On Monday night, join us in 2.138 for ice cream sundaes and a showing of "Legally Blonde."
 
February 25 CHLSA Fajita Fest
Come to the breezeway between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to buy a fajita plate for lunch and help raise money to support CHLSA.
 
February 26 Black Art and Jazz Appreciation Day Sponsored by TMLS
Enjoy light jazz and delicious refreshments while viewing the art exhibits on display in the Jamail Pavilion from 12-2 p.m.
 
February 27 Dean Keeton Luncheon
Invitation-only event honoring former leaders of SBA and current student leaders at UT Law.
 
  2003 Section Olympics
Cheer for your old section or participate in the Section Olympics, 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the intramural fields.
 
February 28 UT Law Academy
Local high school students will visit the Law School to experience first-hand what it takes to be a lawyer. Activities include viewing a mock trial presentation and attending a mock class taught by law student Brian Carter.
 
March 2 Race Judicata
A 5K fun run starts at the East Fountain and winds its way through campus. Register at www.runtex.com or at any RunTex location.

 

For more information about any of these activities contact Annie Holand, vice president of SBA, at 232-1391.