Law School hosts events for children and teens as part
of Explore UT, “The Biggest Open House in Texas”
Judge Edward Prado and his volunteer judicial clerk (in sunglasses)
conducting jury selection during the mock trial of Gold E.
Locks, an annual event at Explore UT.
The University of Texas School of Law will host several
events on Saturday, March 7, as part of Explore UT, an
annual event that brings kindergarten through twelfth-grade
students to the University of Texas campus to learn about
the educational and other opportunities it offers. The
Law School’s Explore UT events schedule is
as follows:
11 a.m.–11:40 a.m. |
Looking at the Law: Exploring the Tarlton Law Library
and the Hyder Collection
Get a first-hand look at the resources at one of the nation’s largest law libraries and its unique collection of more than 4,000 pieces of art illustrating the history, tradition and majesty of the law.
JON Circulation Desk
So You Want to Go to Law School
Get an overview of the application process and requirements for law school admission. Learn about steps to take early in an academic career to better prepare for law school consideration.
TNH 2.137
|
Noon–12:40 p.m. |
Student Rights: What the Supreme Court Says About
Your Rights in School
Why is a dress code allowed under our right to freedom
of expression in the Constitution? Come see what you
can and can’t do, wear and say in school. You
may be surprised.
TNH 2.137 |
Noon–1:40 p.m. |
Animals in Need
The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund will showcase
animals in need and introduce members of the public
to ways they can become involved in animal advocacy.
TNH South Lawn (TNH Atrium in case of rain)
E-Waste Recycling: Saving Children in China through Recycling in Texas
Learn how you can help stop the flow of electronic waste to Third World
countries and responsibly recycle those obsolete electronics sitting
in your house. A presentation by the Environmental Law Society.
TNH South Lawn (TNH Atrium in case of rain) |
1 p.m.–1:40 p.m. |
Gold E. Locks Mock Trial
Law students perform in a mock trial with Gold E. Locks,
a well-known storybook figure, as the defendant. The
Honorable Edward C. Prado, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals,
will preside. Children in the courtroom will be selected
to serve as the jurors.
CCJ Eidman Courtroom |
2 p.m.–2:40 p.m. |
Animal Law 101
The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund will present
and discuss legal strategies to protect the lives and
advance the interests of animals.
TNH 2.137
Ice Cream Break
Free Amy’s Ice Cream served to visitors. Come over for a cool, creamy break.
CCJ Jamail Pavilion |
3 p.m.–3:40 p.m. |
Gold E. Locks Mock Trial
Law
students perform in a mock trial with Gold E. Locks,
a well-known storybook figure, as the defendant. The
Honorable Edward C. Prado, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals,
will preside. Children in the courtroom will be selected
to serve as the jurors.
CCJ Eidman Courtroom |
A complete schedule of Explore UT events is available at http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut/
Contact: Brandi Weaver, (512) 232-1145
or bweaver@law.utexas.edu
