Events Calendar

Now viewing: January 2014

Wednesday, January 1

Thursday, January 2

Friday, January 3

All day
Public Service Career Fair – Student Bidding Ends

Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. Student bidding on the Texas Consortium Symplicity Module ends at noon Friday, January 3, 2014.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/03/17965/
12:00pm
Mock Interview Program - 1L Sign Up Begins

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. 1Ls may begin scheduling one interview today at noon. Scheduling is a on a first-come, first-served basis. If interview slots remain available, the CSO will notify 2Ls and 3Ls that they may register as well.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/03/18032/

Saturday, January 4

Sunday, January 5

Monday, January 6

12:00pm
Mock Interview Program - 1L Sign Up Continues

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. If interview slots remain available, the CSO will notify 2Ls and 3Ls that they may register as well. 1Ls may now schedule two more interviews (for a total of three overall). Scheduling is a on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/06/18033/

Tuesday, January 7

Wednesday, January 8

11:30am1:30pm
5:00pm
Mock Interview Program - All Students Sign Up

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls may sign up for remaining opening slots if available. Scheduling is a on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/08/18034/

Thursday, January 9

All day
Mock Interview Program - Sign Up Ends

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. Scheduling for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls closes today at 5 p.m. Scheduling is a on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/09/18035/

Friday, January 10

Saturday, January 11

Sunday, January 12

Monday, January 13

All day
American Journal of Criminal Law Spring Write-On

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 21st.

Writing samples should be the LRW memos written during the first semester. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join if a resume and transcript is su

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/13/18298/

Tuesday, January 14

All day
American Journal of Criminal Law Spring Write-On

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 21st.

Writing samples should be the LRW memos written during the first semester. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join if a resume and transcript is su

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/14/18300/
11:30am1:00pm
Drawing Board Luncheon - Calvin Johnson
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/14/18250/
11:45am12:45pm
Straight Talk: Five Tips for a Successful 1L Recruiting Season

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Have your questions regarding the spring recruiting season answered by CSO Career Counselors. We will discuss the do's and don'ts of networking and interviewing, including professionalism, relationship building, etiquette, and attire. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, January 13, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/14/18257/

Wednesday, January 15

All day
Mock Interview Program

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. Don't miss this opportunity to practice interviewing with attorneys from a wide range of legal employers.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/15/18027/
All day
American Journal of Criminal Law Spring Write-On

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 21st.

Writing samples should be the LRW memos written during the first semester. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join if a resume and transcript is su

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/15/18301/
7:00am
Public Service Career Fair – Preselect Scheduling Begins

Preselected students may begin scheduling via the Texas Consortium Symplicity Module for Public Service Career Fair, which is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. Scheduling for preselected students ends at noon on Friday, January 17, 2014. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 1:00 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-serv

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/15/17966/
11:45am12:45pm
1L Session: Grades Are In - Now What?

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

Your first semester grades are in. Now what? Dean Bangs and Brandi Welch will discuss your grades, your reaction and where to go from here. Whether you were satisfied or not, there are a few strategies all law students may attempt to better performance in the Spring. We'll also discuss how to approach professors with questions about exam answers.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/15/18262/
1:15pm2:00pm
Akin Gump Pro Bono Scholar Information Session

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Students interested in making pro bono work an important part of their law firm careers are invited to learn more about the benefits of pro bono work. Steven Schulman, Pro Bono Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (Washington, DC) will discuss law firm pro bono programs and the importance of pro bono service in your legal career.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/15/18145/

Thursday, January 16

All day
Mock Interview Program

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. Don't miss this opportunity to practice interviewing with attorneys from a wide range of legal employers.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/16/18028/
All day
American Journal of Criminal Law Spring Write-On

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 21st.

Writing samples should be the LRW memos written during the first semester. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join if a resume and transcript is su

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/16/18302/
9:00am10:30am
George Bermann Breakfast

TNH 3.119 Conference Room(3.119F)
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - George Bermann (Columbia)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/16/17030/
11:45am1:00pm
How to Prepare for Judicial Clerkship Applications

TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)

(Actual program is from 11:50 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) This is a mandatory meeting for all 2Ls and 3Ls interested in applying for 2015-term judicial clerkship. The clerkship advisors will discuss the clerkship application process and preparation of application materials. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, January 15, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'E

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/16/17867/
8:00pm9:00pm
TLR Editorial Board Open House

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Friday, January 17

All day
Public Service Career Fair – Preselect Scheduling Ends

Preselected students must accept/decline interviews by noon via the Texas Consortium Symplicity Module for Public Service Career Fair, which is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 1:00 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/17/17967/
All day
Mock Interview Program

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. Don't miss this opportunity to practice interviewing with attorneys from a wide range of legal employers.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/17/18029/
All day
American Journal of Criminal Law Spring Write-On

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 21st.

Writing samples should be the LRW memos written during the first semester. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join if a resume and transcript is su

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/17/18303/
1:00pm
Public Service Career Fair – Alternate Scheduling Begins

Alternate students may begin scheduling via the Texas Consortium Symplicity Module for Public Service Career Fair, which is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/17/17968/
1:15pm2:15pm
1L Session: Grades Are In - Now What?

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Your first semester grades are in. Now what? Dean Bangs and Brandi Welch will discuss your grades, your reaction and where to go from here. Whether you were satisfied or not, there are a few strategies all law students may attempt to better performance in the Spring. We'll also discuss how to approach professors with questions about exam answers.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/17/18276/

Saturday, January 18

All day
Public Service Career Fair – Alternate Scheduling Ends

Alternate students have until noon to schedule interviews via the Texas Consortium Symplicity Module for Public Service Career Fair, which is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/18/17969/
All day
American Journal of Criminal Law Spring Write-On

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 21st.

Writing samples should be the LRW memos written during the first semester. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join if a resume and transcript is su

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/18/18304/

Sunday, January 19

All day
American Journal of Criminal Law Spring Write-On

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 21st.

Writing samples should be the LRW memos written during the first semester. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join if a resume and transcript is su

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/19/18305/

Monday, January 20

All day
American Journal of Criminal Law Spring Write-On

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 21st.

Writing samples should be the LRW memos written during the first semester. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join if a resume and transcript is su

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/20/18306/

Tuesday, January 21

All day
Mock Interview Program

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. Don't miss this opportunity to practice interviewing with attorneys from a wide range of legal employers.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/21/18030/
All day
American Journal of Criminal Law Spring Write-On

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 21st.

Writing samples should be the LRW memos written during the first semester. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join if a resume and transcript is su

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/21/18307/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Kristelia Garcia
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/21/16709/
11:45am12:45pm
Career Exploration: Hot Markets and Industry Trends

TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)

Mardy Sackley and Sara Gail, of Lone Star Legal Search, will kick off our Career Exploration Series with a discussion of trends in the legal market, including the outlook for various practice areas for markets in Texas and popular out-of-state cities. Come and learn which markets and practice areas are hot and which are not. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/21/18258/
12:00pm1:00pm
McCormick Society 1L Lunch

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Wednesday, January 22

All day
Mock Interview Program

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. Don't miss this opportunity to practice interviewing with attorneys from a wide range of legal employers.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/22/18031/
11:30am1:00pm
Why Big Law is a Great Place to Start Your Career

JON 5.257

Why Big Law Is a Great Place to Start Your Career

The discussion will focus on the variety of career paths of successful women who began their careers at a big law firm. Big law isn’t the end-game for all graduating law students, but the panelists will provide unique perspectives of women who started at a large law firm and benefitted from great experiences and opportunities.

Panelists:

Jen Cafferty, V&E Director of Alumni Relations (M

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/22/18356/
1:00pm2:00pm
Cadena Society 1L Lunch

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)
6:00pm7:00pm
Intellectual Property Law Society Meeting

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

Please come and hear three attorneys from McKool Smith speak and answer questions on patent litigation. Kat Li, James Quigley and Kevin Hess will be present. The topic will be "Behind the Scenes at a Patent Trial".

Maudie's Tex-Mex will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/22/18380/

Thursday, January 23

11:45am1:00pm
UT Law Professional Development Institute

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The UT Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared For Practice will be taught by industry experts and practicing attorneys, covering facets of new attorney professionalism most sought after by legal employers. It is promoted widely to employers, many of whom contributed to the content of this program. This program is open to all UT Law J.D. students. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/23/17904/
1:00pm2:00pm
Summer Public Interest Job Search Part I - Best Practices in Drafting Cover Letters and Resumes

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)

Co-sponsored by NALP and Equal Justice Works, this webinar provide law students with insight on the key elements of the summer public interest job application process. Attorneys with years of application review experience highlight what you should and shouldn't do; explain how and why public interest application materials may substantively differ from law firm materials; and explore the dynamics of personal interactions in interviews and netwo

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/23/18352/
CANCELED
Profs. Sager and Ferreres's Globalization Seminar #30090

JON 5.257

Profs. Sager and Ferreres's Globalization Seminar

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/23/18381/

Friday, January 24

8:00am5:00pm
Steps Toward Evidence-Based IP

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
1:00pm2:00pm
Summer Public Interest Job Search Part II - Best Practices in Interviewing and In-person Networking

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

Co-sponsored by NALP and Equal Justice Works, this webinar provide law students with insight on the key elements of the summer public interest job application process. Attorneys with years of application review experience highlight what you should and shouldn't do; explain how and why public interest application materials may substantively differ from law firm materials; and explore the dynamics of personal interactions in interviews and networki

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/24/18353/

Saturday, January 25

Sunday, January 26

Monday, January 27

Tuesday, January 28

11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Melissa Jacoby
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/28/18206/
11:30am12:30pm
Transfer Student Lunch

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
CANCELED
Career Exploration: Asian Legal Market

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

Robert Kinney of Kinney Recruiting will discuss opportunities for U.S.-trained attorneys in Asia. Lunch will be served.

Part of the Career Exploration Series, which offers students an opportunity to learn more about different areas of the law and network with leading practitioners in these areas.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/28/18273/
3:30pm5:45pm

Wednesday, January 29

10:00am2:00pm
Public Notary Clinic

TNH 2.103 - Tom Clark Lounge

Thursday, January 30

All day
Public Service Career Fair (Day I)

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 30-31, 2014, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suit

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/30/17822/
10:00am2:00pm
Public Notary Clinic

TNH 2.103 - Tom Clark Lounge
10:00am2:00pm
Public Notary Clinic

TNH 2.103 - Tom Clark Lounge
10:30am1:30pm
Public Service Career Fair Table Talk

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

During the first day of Public Service Career Fair (PSCF), representatives from public interest organizations, as well as federal, state and local government agencies will host informational tables, which provide an excellent opportunity for students to network and find out about current volunteer opportunities, summer internships and postgraduate positions. All UT Law students ar

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/30/17823/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Stephen Urice (U Miami)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/30/16704/
11:45am1:00pm
UT Law Professional Development Institute

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The UT Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared For Practice will be taught by industry experts and practicing attorneys, covering facets of new attorney professionalism most sought after by legal employers. It is promoted widely to employers, many of whom contributed to the content of this program. This program is open to all UT Law J.D. students. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/30/17905/
12:30pm1:30pm
Dr. Merrill Matthews: The Obamacare Rollout

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Dr. Merrill Matthews returns to UT to discuss the problems with the Obamacare rollout process. Dr. Matthews spoke last semester on the projected issues with the new health care law, and he will now speak about how the Obamacare rollout has faced numerous challenges since starting this fall. Matthews is a health care scholar for the Institute for Policy Innovation in Dallas and a regular contributor to Forbes.com

Texas Federalist Society Dr. M

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/30/18456/
5:00pm7:00pm
CANCELED
Outlaw Clinic Training

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)
6:00pm10:00pm

Friday, January 31

All day
Public Service Career Fair (Day II)

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 30-31, 2014, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suit

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/31/17824/
9:00am5:15pm
Is Democracy Desirable?

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
11:30am1:00pm
Judicial Clerkships: Personal Statement Workshop

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)

Students applying for judicial clerkships are invited to this hands-on workshop to learn how to write a strong personal statement. Jason Crandall of the Law School Writing Center will discuss how to draft a strong personal statement, and then you'll actually start drafting your own statement. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/31/18520/
12:00pm1:15pm
Heather Jarvis: Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

On Friday, January 31, Heather Jarvis (askheatherjarvis.com) will be speaking about "Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps" during lunch from noon-1:15 p.m. as part of the Public Service Career Fair.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/01/31/17812/