Events Calendar

Now viewing: September 30–October 13, 2012

Sunday, September 30

4:00pm8:00pm
Assault and Flattery Auditions

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Monday, October 1

All day
"Declaration of Intention to Study Law" Timely-Filing Deadline

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/
8:00am5:00pm
Society week food drive

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
10:00am2:00pm
Faculty Information Table

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
Deadline: 4:00pm
Skadden Fellowship - Application Deadline

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/
Deadline: 5:00pm
Fall On-Campus Interviews - Decline Period Closes

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/
5:15pm6:00pm
Action Committee for Career Services Meeting

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/
6:15pm9:45pm
Assault and Flattery Auditions

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Tuesday, October 2

8:00am5:00pm
Society week food drive

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
9:00am11:30am
Faculty Information Table

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
12:00pm1:00pm
Judicial Clerkships: Why They Are Valuable and How 2Ls Should Prepare to Apply

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/
12:00pm12:30pm
1L Legal Analysis Skills Session and Registration Info Session

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/
4:00pm5:00pm
Human Rights 101

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/
4:00pm5:00pm
Human Rights Law Society: HR 101

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
6:00pm7:00pm
CHLSA meeting

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
6:00pm7:30pm

Wednesday, October 3

8:00am5:00pm
Society week food drive

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
8:30am5:30pm
Essential Employment Law: A Practical Course in the Basics

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/
8:30am5:30pm
LEASING INSTITUTE-DALLAS

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/
11:15am12:30pm
Clinical Information Session

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
5:00pm8:00pm
TLF Fellows Dinner

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Thursday, October 4

8:00am5:15pm
MORTGAGE LENDING INSTITUTE-DALLAS

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/
8:00am5:00pm
Society week food drive

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
10:00am
Fall On-Campus Interviews – Interview Awards Released / Decline Period Opens (Second Round)

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/
11:15am12:30pm
CCJ Open House

1st and 4th floors of CCJ
12:00pm1:00pm
Roundtable Luncheon with a Law Professor

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/
12:30pm1:00pm
Domestic Violence Survivor Support Network October Membership Meeting

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/
1:30pm2:30pm
Robertson's Criminal Law I Weekly Luncheon

JON 5.257

Prof. Robertson's weekly class lunch.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/04/14998/
6:00pm8:00pm
Austin Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and Law Student Mixer

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/
6:00pm8:00pm
A Moot Court Information Session
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/04/15157/
6:00pm
Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Tournament Sign-up

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

8:00am3:15pm
MORTGAGE LENDING INSTITUTE-DALLAS

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/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Molly S. Van Houweling (UC Berkeley)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/05/14612/
11:30am12:45pm
Intensive Trial Skills Lunch

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
Deadline: 12:00pm
Fall On-Campus Interviews – Final Decline Period Closes

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/
12:15pm3:15pm
Fall Litigation Institute

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

2012 FLI

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/05/14883/
1:30pm4:00pm

Saturday, October 6

Monday, October 8

10:00am2:00pm
DVSSN October Bake Sale Fundraiser

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

10:00am2:00pm
DVSSN October Bake Sale Fundraiser

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/
12:00pm1:00pm
Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships for 2Ls: What You Should Be Doing Now

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/
12:00pm1:00pm
Career Exploration Series: Transactional Law

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/
CANCELED
Human Rights Happy Hour: Lisa Hilbink

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
5:30pm6:30am
Asian Law Students Association General Meeting

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

10:00am2:00pm
DVSSN October Bake Sale Fundraiser

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/
11:00am3:00pm
FAJITA FIESTA by CHLSA

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
3:30pm4:45pm
Meet the ABA

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
3:30pm4:30pm
Tarlton Talk

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Thursday, October 11

8:45am5:00pm
COLLECTING DEBTS AND JUDGMENTS

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/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - William Forbath (UT Law)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/10/11/15249/
5:00pm7:30pm
AAABA 6th Annual Career Event

Where:Hugo's Restaurant, 300 S Lamar Austin, TX 78704

Friday, October 12

8:30am3:15pm
COLLECTING DEBTS AND JUDGMENTS

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