Events Calendar

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Sunday, February 1

12:00pm3:00pm
TELJ Edit Session

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Monday, February 2

8:30am2:00pm
Prelaw Advisors Day

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
11:30am1:00pm
Lateral Appointments Candidate
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/02/19965/
3:45pm5:45pm
Supreme Ct. Seminar

JON 5.208 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite)

Supreme Ct. Seminar

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/02/20084/
5:45pm7:45pm
Globalization Seminar Mondays

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Globalization Seminar Mondays refreshments

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/02/20083/

Tuesday, February 3

11:00am1:30pm
11:30am1:00pm
11:45am1:00pm
ACS Solitary Confinement Talk

TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom)
12:30pm1:00pm
Law Students for the Arts First Meeting of the Semester

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)

Join us for the first LSftA meeting of the semester on Tuesday, February 3rd, 12:30-1 in TNH 3.126. We'll be discussing our plans for the semester, including art excursions, the annual clinic in the spring, and volunteer opportunities. And lunch will be served!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/03/20169/
5:30pm7:45pm
Aqui y Alla Film Screening

TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom)

Wednesday, February 4

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
5:45pm7:45pm
Globalization Seminar

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Globalization Seminar refreshments

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/04/20107/

Thursday, February 5

8:00am5:00pm
The Texas International Law Journal's Annual Symposium - Immigration and Freedom of Movement

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Come join TILJ for our annual symposium! This year: immigration and freedom of movement, a hot topic in international law.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/05/18979/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Professor Melissa Murray (UCLA)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/05/19669/
11:45am1:00pm
Professional Development Institute: Law Firm Track

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The 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. Registration opens on November 18 at 9 p.m. Space is limited!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/05/19265/
12:00pm1:00pm
Career Paths in Indigent Defense in Texas

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)

Panelists will discuss their careers as criminal defense lawyers who work in small law firms or solo practice and who represent indigent clients, and offer advice about how students can locate training and mentorship resources to start a career in public defense outside of a public defender office.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/05/19820/

Friday, February 6

10:00am11:00am
Beyond Texas: Practicing Law in California

TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom)

Roberta Kass, an experienced legal recruiter with Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith, shares her insights about the California market and offers tips for landing a job in California. Roberta will also meet individually with students before and after the program to discuss their specific questions. Sign up in the Career Services Office.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/06/20161/
10:30am1:30pm
UT Law CLE Mortgage Lending Institute Planning Meeting
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/06/20175/

Sunday, February 8

12:00pm3:00pm
TELJ Edit Session

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Monday, February 9

11:30am1:00pm
Drawing Board Luncheon - Louise Weinberg
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/09/19994/
3:45pm5:45pm
Supreme Ct. Seminar

JON 5.208 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite)

Supreme Ct. Seminar

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/09/20123/
5:45pm7:45pm
Globalization Seminar Mondays

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Globalization Seminar Mondays refreshments

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/09/20087/

Tuesday, February 10

9:00am10:00am
11:30am1:30pm
Texas Business Law Society Associate Luncheon

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

TBLS will bring in associates from law firms to have lunch with students and discuss their practice areas and day-to-day responsibilities. Several firms will be participating including Akin Gump, Locke Lord, Andrews Kurth, and Bracewell & Giuliani. RSVP to txbusinesslaw@gmail.com.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/10/19683/
11:30am12:30pm
12:00pm1:00pm
5:45pm7:15pm
ALSA General Meeting

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
5:45pm7:30pm
ALSA General Meeting

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
5:45pm7:30pm
ALSA General Meeting

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Wednesday, February 11

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
1:00pm2:00pm
5:45pm7:45pm
Globalization Seminar

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Globalization Seminar refreshments

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/11/20108/

Thursday, February 12

11:30am1:00pm
Lateral Appointments Candidate
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/12/19966/
11:45am1:00pm
Professional Development Institute: Law Firm Track

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The 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. Registration opens on November 18 at 9 p.m. Space is limited!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/12/19266/
12:00pm1:00pm
Career Paths in Indigent Defense Outside Texas

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)

Learn about career paths in indigent defense in jurisdictions outside of Texas that have nationally recognized public defender programs. Attorneys who wish to build careers representing low-income people accused of criminal offenses often start their careers in public defender offices that offer structured training.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/12/19821/

Friday, February 13

11:30am2:00pm
Life After Marriage-TJCLCR Lunch Panel

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
12:00pm1:30pm
CSO/ARD Working Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Sunday, February 15

12:00pm3:00pm
TELJ Edit Session

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Monday, February 16

11:30am1:00pm
Lateral Appointments Candidate
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/16/19962/
11:30am1:30pm
King & Spalding 1L Lunch Meet & Greet

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

King & Spalding invites all 1L students to join them for a lunch snack in the Law School Atrium. Recruiters and attorneys will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm. Please stop by on your way to class.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/16/20177/
3:45pm5:45pm
Supreme Ct. Seminar

JON 5.208 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite)

Supreme Ct. Seminar

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/16/20124/
5:45pm7:45pm
Globalization Seminar Mondays

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Globalization Seminar Mondays refreshments

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/16/20088/

Tuesday, February 17

11:30am1:00pm
Constitutional Studies Luncheon
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/17/19501/

Wednesday, February 18

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
5:45pm7:45pm
Globalization Seminar

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Globalization Seminar refreshments

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/18/20109/

Thursday, February 19

11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Professor Jane Bambauer (Arizona)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/19/19362/
11:45am1:00pm
Professional Development Institute: Law Firm Track

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The 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. Registration will be announced in November 2014.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/19/19165/
11:45am1:00pm
Professional Development Institute: Law Firm Track

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The 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. Registration opens on November 18 at 9 p.m. Space is limited!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/19/19267/

Friday, February 20

8:00am5:00pm
12:30pm5:00pm
Professional Development Institute: Public Service Track

The 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. Registration opens on November 18 at 9 p.m. Space is limited!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/20/19171/
1:00pm4:00pm
2:00pm3:15pm
"Life After Law School"

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Sunday, February 22

12:00pm3:00pm
TELJ Edit Session

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Monday, February 23

11:00am1:30pm
Milbank Meet & Greet

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP invites students to grab coffee in the Law School Atrium. Attorney personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm. Please stop by on your way to class.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/23/20213/
11:30am1:00pm
Lateral Appointments Candidate
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/23/19967/
3:45pm5:45pm
Supreme Ct. Seminar

JON 5.208 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite)

Supreme Ct. Seminar

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/23/20125/
5:45pm7:45pm
Globalization Seminar Mondays

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Globalization Seminar Mondays refreshments

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/23/20089/

Tuesday, February 24

11:00am1:30pm
11:30am1:00pm
Clinical Faculty Lunch - February
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/24/19925/

Wednesday, February 25

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
5:30pm7:00pm
Fifty-Five Years on the Forty Acres: A Panel Discussion About the Progress Made at the University of Texas Since Sweatt V. Painter and the Progress That Still Needs to Come

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)

The Thurgood Marshall Legal Society cordially invites you to “Fifty-five Years on the Forty Acres” A Panel Discussion About the Progress Made at the University of Texas Since Sweatt v. Painter and the Progress That Still Needs to Come.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/25/20209/
5:45pm7:45pm
Globalization Seminar

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Globalization Seminar refreshments

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/25/20110/

Thursday, February 26

10:00am2:00pm
2015 CHANCELLORS INSTALLATION

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Senior Lecturer Avihay Dorfman (Tel Aviv University)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/26/19670/
11:45am1:00pm
Professional Development Institute: Law Firm Track

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The 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. Registration will be announced in November 2014.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/26/19170/
12:00pm1:00pm
International Human Rights Careers

TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)

The Human Rights Law Society and Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Social Justice invite you to attend a discussion on international human rights careers. This event is ideal for students interested in international law, human rights, diplomacy, social justice, public service, or simply FREE LUNCH.

Our goal is to provide students with a greater understanding of how to most effectively utilize the resources available at Texas Law to pursu

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/26/20236/
5:30pm7:30pm
Happy Hour hosted by Winston & Strawn, in partnership with The Review of Litigation

96 Rainey Street Austin, Texas 78701

Winston & Strawn and The Review of Litigation invite all 1L students for drinks, appetizers, and conversation at Bar 96 on Thursday, February 26, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Winston attorneys will be available to answer any questions about the firm and the summer program, and editors from The Review of Litigation will be available to chat about the write-on and the journal. Bar 96 is located at 96 Rainey Street Austin, Texas 78701. Attire fo

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/26/20208/
6:00pm7:30pm

Friday, February 27

9:00am6:30pm
Women in Law Institute

The Women in Law Institute is an all-day, intensive workshop for law students, judicial clerks, and LL.M.’s. Participants can look forward to expert presentations on the essential skills for navigating a successful career in law: effective communication, self-promotion, and networking. Following each lecture, students work in small groups led by distinguished practitioners (3:1 ratio) to perfect these skills through practice and individualiz

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/27/18876/
11:30am1:00pm
Lateral Appointments Candidate
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/02/27/19963/
12:00pm2:15pm
Legal Writing Presentation Lunch

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
12:30pm6:00pm
Spring Trial Academy

Hallway of CCJ 3rd Floor