Events Calendar
Now viewing: October 13–26, 2013
Monday, October 14
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
TBD
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/16921/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
Class
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/17559/TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
Learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. Please bring your laptop and draft legal style resume to the workshop. Examples of 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 your resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment, wh
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/16754/Tuesday, October 15
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
TBD
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17013/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 3.129 (Atlas Seminar Room)
This program will teach women law students the meaning of organizational power and provide them with an understanding of how to gain and utilize that power in an effective and positive manner to achieve career success.
The PLS lessons are from the 2011 Women’s Power Summit on Law & Leadership. Hear video replays of two of the most thought-provoking panels of the summit. Each video will be followed by a discussion session the subsequent week.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17519/TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
To outline or not to outline? Is that the question? Learn what an outline is and how it can help you. See examples of different forms of outlines.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17098/TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
Tom Bohl is an assistant attorney general at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, where he has worked for 21 years, defending state environmental appeals in district and appellate courts, prosecuting civil suits to enforce environmental and public health laws, and representing the state in interstate water matters. Tom will speak about working at a state agency and the attorney general’s internship program. Lunch will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17157/TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)
Sometimes law students are told they have two options: a miserable life earning decent money at a law firm, or a rewarding job coupled with a vow of poverty. This isn’t true. Jeff Rowes, a senior attorney with the Institute for Justice, will discuss his public interest career path. Lunch will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17378/TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
Refreshments on Tuesdays for Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17400/TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
Wednesday, October 16
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
TBD
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/16/17014/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
Thursday, October 17
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
TBD
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17015/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
Graduate Portfolio Program in Dispute Resolution Brown Bag Series presents-
Professor Linda Golden, Dept. of Marketing, McCombs School of Business "Perspectives on Markets, Fraud and Risk" Refreshments served.
Thursday, October 17, 2013 11:30am-1:00pm. UT Law School, Jury Room, CCJ 2.310
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17625/TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
Learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. Please bring your laptop and draft legal style resume to the workshop. Examples of 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 your resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment,
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/16753/TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
To outline or not to outline? Is that the question? Learn what an outline is and how it can help you. See examples of different forms of outlines.
This session is intended for Section 1, but all students are welcome to attend.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17389/TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Join the Texas Federalist Society on Thursday at Noon to hear from 5th Cir. Senior Judge, Emilio Garza. A UT Law Alum, Judge Garza was appointed in 1991 to serve on the 5th Circuit and achieved senior status in 2012. His name was rumored to be on the short list for the US Supreme Court in 1991 and again in 2005 for the seats ultimately filled by Justice Thomas and Justice Alito.
Judge Emilio Garza Thursday, Oct. 17th Noon | Eidman
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17626/CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
This is the final round of the Gardere Novice Mock Trial competition. This is an advocacy competition sponsored by Gardere and facilitated by the Board of Advocates.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17642/Blackheart, 86 Rainey Street
Friday, October 18
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
TBD
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17016/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Faculty from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law will meet for a joint workshop hosted by UT School of Law.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/16933/TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
CSO Career Counselor Natalie Aitken will discuss strategies and tips to help international LL.M.s build their professional network. Lunch will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17078/Austin Pets Alive!
Saturday, October 19
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Faculty from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM) and from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law will meet for a joint workshop hosted by UT School of Law.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/19/16934/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
Family Day for friends and family of all UT Law students is Saturday, Oct. 19, 8:45am-1:45pm. This is a great opportunity for those who support you to experience a law school class, with Prof. Wellborn, hear Dean Farnsworth, and see where you're spending all your time. Remind family to make event reservations online by Friday, Oct. 11, for breakfast, tours, class, and the BBQ lunch, which is $10/plate. Students who plan to eat BBQ with
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/19/17536/Turkey Creek Trail
Come join SALDF and ELS for a physical reprieve from your studies on October 19 at 11:30. We'll be doing the Turkey Creek Trail. It's an easy 3 mile loop along the water. The trail is off-leash, and members are encouraged to bring their pups!
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/19/17624/Sunday, October 20
Richardson Family Learning Center; Sierra Vista Apartments, 4320 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78748
Monday, October 21
Class
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/21/17560/TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
Learn about practicing law for a union legal department, a workers’ rights center, a law firm representing unions and workers, and a government agency regulating the workplace. Find out how to get a job promoting workplace justice. In addition, learn about the Peggy Browning Fund Fellowship Program. Food will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/21/17379/Tuesday, October 22
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
The Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association presents its semi-annual FAJITA FIESTA to fund scholarships. We'll be selling plates of beef/chicken/veggie fajitas - grilled on site - with all the fixings in the Atrium. We usually sell out so come out, enjoy delicious food, and support this great cause!
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17431/TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
Interested in practicing health law? Come to a panel featuring health care attorneys in firm, government, and in-house positions. Space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17244/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
JON 5.257
The Center for Women in Law, through the Tuesday Power Lunch Series, aims to highlight prominent women lawyers from a wide range of career paths in the legal profession. Power Lunch attendees will have a chance to discuss their own career interests and goals in a supportive, informative, and judgment-free environment.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17520/CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
Community Fellow Harry Reasoner will join the members of the Hodges Society for lunch in the Pavilion from 11:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17589/off-campus
TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
Refreshments on Tuesdays for Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/22/17401/CCJ 1.324
Wednesday, October 23
Atrium
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)
Thursday, October 24
Atrium
TNH 3.115 (Bell Seminar Room)
TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
A panel discussion featuring prominent lawyers from Austin and NYC working in the arts and entertainment industry. Lunch is provided!
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17583/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Catherine Jewell, the Career Passion Coach, will walk you through the networking process and provide a practical guide to building a strong network and landing a job. Catherine will give you many concrete tips on how to conduct yourself in networking situations and prepare you for Cocktails and Conversation, which takes place later in the evening, and beyond. Whether you are a 1L, 2L, or 3L, now is the time to begin laying the groundwork for
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17540/TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)
Are you an older student, second-career student, married and/or parenting student, or a student who otherwise departs from the mold of the "traditional" law student - or would you enjoy mingling with them? The Student Affairs Office is sponsoring an initial meeting of non-traditional students to help organize a student organization for interested students. We'll also talk about the great Halloween event the law school sponsors for the children of
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17702/off campus
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum / The Story of Texas Café
Sign-up at 9:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 is on a first-come, first-served basis on UT Law Symplicity . Back by popular demand! Participating UT Law J.D. students will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with legal professionals.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17011/Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum / The Story of Texas Café
All UT Law J.D. students are invited to attend the CSO's 16th Annual Cocktails & Conversation networking reception, which provides the perfect opportunity to meet and network in a casual setting with UT Law alumni and friends. Free parking available in the Museum Garage. This is a great way to expand your network, so don’t miss out! Dress is business casual.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/24/17012/Friday, October 25
TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Jason Crandall with the Law School Writing Center will discuss how to write a strong and effective personal statement for your judicial clerkship applications. Many judges find these statements very helpful, so make yours as good as possible! Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, October 24, on UT Law Symplicity.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/25/17485/