Sponsored by: Advocacy Program

A focused, 4-part introduction to advocacy skills. Open to all second- and third-year law students, the FLI is a hands-on crash course designed to allow students of all experience levels to learn new skills or hone existing ones. Students work directly with Texas Law’s interscholastic mock trial coaches and instructors to focus on skills necessary to communicate effectively as a lawyer as well as successfully compete in a mock trial competition. Even those not interested in competing, but currently enrolled in an advocacy course, may find this program a useful complement to their coursework.

The 2026 Fall Litigation Institute will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (with lunch provided beginning at 12:30 pm) over four Fridays. You are free to participate in any/all sessions but must SIGN-UP to do so. Sign up sheet available at shortly before start of Fall semester. • Week 1: Friday, August 28th – Public Speaking / Effective Communication • Week 2: Friday, September 4th – Storytelling / Opening Statements • Week 3: Friday, September 18th – Direct Examinations • Week 4: Friday, September 25th – Cross Examinations

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: JON 6.203 (Susman Academic Center, Seminar Room)

Sponsored by: Billable Laughs

Auditions to join Billable Laughs for 2026-27. Please come prepared with a 3 minute set and 1 additional joke to pitch. Memorization is preferred but not necessary.

Billable Laughs is UT Law’s stand-up comedy group. We write jokes, workshop them, and try them at open mics. We meet biweekly, hit local comedy shows, and put on an annual UT Law showcase.

For more information and to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpqtp1hLGU0NqC28_KFBK9AdnNMPYnmiKT5VMdRUDZLVYVFQ/viewform?usp=header

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex

Sponsored by: Student Affairs Office

Society Program Flag Football!

Come support your classmates in their pursuit of flag football glory.

At the Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: Student Affairs Office

Vaccine clinic for students, faculty, and staff!

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Student Affairs Office

Enjoy a boat cruise with your Society on Lady Bird Lake.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Advocacy Program

A focused, 4-part introduction to advocacy skills. Open to all second- and third-year law students, the FLI is a hands-on crash course designed to allow students of all experience levels to learn new skills or hone existing ones. Students work directly with Texas Law’s interscholastic mock trial coaches and instructors to focus on skills necessary to communicate effectively as a lawyer as well as successfully compete in a mock trial competition. Even those not interested in competing, but currently enrolled in an advocacy course, may find this program a useful complement to their coursework.

The 2026 Fall Litigation Institute will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (with lunch provided beginning at 12:30 pm) over four Fridays. You are free to participate in any/all sessions but must SIGN-UP to do so. Sign up sheet available at shortly before start of Fall semester. • Week 1: Friday, August 28th – Public Speaking / Effective Communication • Week 2: Friday, September 4th – Storytelling / Opening Statements • Week 3: Friday, September 18th – Direct Examinations • Week 4: Friday, September 25th – Cross Examinations

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Student Affairs Office

Enjoy a boat cruise with your Society on Lady Bird Lake.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)

Sponsored by: Women's Law Caucus

Celebrate National Coffee Day with the Women’s Law Caucus and Solstice Coffee!

Stop by for a complimentary handcrafted coffee from Solstice’s mobile coffee cart, catch up with classmates, and enjoy a caffeine boost between classes.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Board of Advocates

BOA's first intramural tournament of the year is a novice moot court competition. Any BOA member who has not competed in either an intramural or interscholastic moot court competition is eligible to compete. There will be two preliminary rounds after which the top 4 teams will advance to the semifinals the following week.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex

Sponsored by: Student Affairs Office

Society Program Flag Football!

Come support your classmates in their pursuit of flag football glory.

At the Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Board of Advocates

BOA's first intramural tournament of the year is a novice moot court competition. Any BOA member who has not competed in either an intramural or interscholastic moot court competition is eligible to compete. There will be two preliminary rounds after which the top 4 teams will advance to the semifinals the following week.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Texas Business Law Society

Join us for the Texas Transactional Skills Competition, a negotiation and drafting competition for 1L students judged by attorneys from our sponsor firms. A networking happy hour will follow the competition.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://utbls.com/ttscstudent

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: Clinical Program - General

Clinic and Internship faculty and students will be on hand to share about spring 2027 course offerings. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs, meet faculty, and ask questions. Lunch will be provided. All students are invited!

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://law.utexas.edu/clinics/info-session/

Sponsored by: Board of Advocates

BOA's first intramural tournament of the year is a novice moot court competition. Any BOA member who has not competed in either an intramural or interscholastic moot court competition is eligible to compete. There will be two preliminary rounds after which the top 4 teams will advance to the semifinals the following week.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex

Sponsored by: Student Affairs Office

Society Program Flag Football!

Come support your classmates in their pursuit of flag football glory.

At the Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: Thurgood Marshall Legal Society

Attendence at this event is by invitation only.

Join TMLS, CHLLSA, MENALSA, and APALSA, for an evening of speed networking with attorneys from top firms across Austin. 1L students will have the opportunity to bring their resumes and rotate between firm tables, making meaningful connections in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Sponsored by: Board of Advocates

BOA's first intramural tournament of the year is a novice moot court competition. Any BOA member who has not competed in either an intramural or interscholastic moot court competition is eligible to compete. There will be two preliminary rounds after which the top 4 teams will advance to the semifinals the following week.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex

Sponsored by: Student Affairs Office

Society Program Flag Football!

Come support your classmates in their pursuit of flag football glory.

At the Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Board of Advocates

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex

Sponsored by: Student Affairs Office

Society Program Flag Football!

Come support your classmates in their pursuit of flag football glory.

At the Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Board of Advocates

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: GEORGES-PATIO (George’s Café Patio)

Sponsored by: Student Affairs Office

LSNDA & SAO are partnering to host Alternative Bar Review! Come enjoy some mocktails, food, and live music in a low-key environment!

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Sponsored by: Board of Advocates

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Sponsored by: Board of Advocates

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Sponsored by: Board of Advocates

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: Career Services

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Lowenstein Sandler LLP and learn more about the firm.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: Alumni Relations and Development

Join us for the 28th annual alumni tailgate with delicious food from the Rodriguez family (Eduardo Rodriguez '68 and Michael Rodriguez '94).

Alumni, faculty, and 3Ls are welcome to attend. Registration details coming soon!

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: Virtual

Sponsored by: Career Services

Hosted annually by the Texas Law CSO, the Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public sector recruitment program available to 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from participating law schools in Texas. PSCF provides both public interest and government employers the opportunity to conduct interviews for paid and unpaid summer and/or part-time internships, as well as postgraduate positions. This two-day career fair features an interview program, an informational webinar, an in-person table networking event, and concludes with an in-person happy hour.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://law.utexas.edu/careers/interview-programs/public-service-career-fair/

Where: In-Person at Texas Law

Sponsored by: Career Services

Hosted annually by the Texas Law CSO, the Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public sector recruitment program available to 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from participating law schools in Texas. PSCF provides both public interest and government employers the opportunity to conduct interviews for paid and unpaid summer and/or part-time internships, as well as postgraduate positions. This two-day career fair features an interview program, an informational webinar, an in-person table networking event, and concludes with an in-person happy hour.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://law.utexas.edu/careers/interview-programs/public-service-career-fair/

Where: The Texas Science and Natural History Museum

Sponsored by: Thurgood Marshall Legal Society

Attendence at this event is by invitation only.

TMLS Annual Gala is the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society's signature event, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and firm partners to celebrate the year's achievements and honor the community's traditions. The evening includes dinner, remarks, and recognition of graduating members and honorees.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Sponsored by: David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, & Appellate Advocacy

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Sponsored by: David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, & Appellate Advocacy

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Sponsored by: David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, & Appellate Advocacy

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Sponsored by: David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, & Appellate Advocacy

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.