Where: TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Sponsored by: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

In the Supreme Court’s recent Trump v Barbara opinion on birthright citizenship, Justice Alito’s asserted in his dissent that before and soon after the Civil War “immigration was unrestricted, so aliens could come and stay as long as they wanted.” Historical evidence does not confirm his claim. Though there were few federal laws in that period, a phalanx of state-level laws restricted the international and interstate migration of free and enslaved Black people and indigent migrants. Professor Anna Law, a scholar of US immigration and constitutional history, is the author of a timely new book that addresses these subjects.

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/humanrights/events/when-did-u-s-migration-enforcement-begin/

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

Started by students in 2013, Change It Up! is Texas Law’s annual public-interest orientation. The signature event welcomes new students into Texas Law’s vibrant public interest community.

Whether you’re already committed to public interest law or just beginning to explore your options, Change It Up! is an opportunity to meet classmates, connect with mentors, and discover the many ways lawyers use their legal careers to make a difference.

The afternoon includes lunch, an alumni panel discussion, and Community Connections, small-group conversations with faculty, staff, alumni, and attorneys working across public interest law. You’ll have the opportunity to explore different career paths, ask candid questions, and begin building relationships within Texas Law’s public interest community.

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/publicinterest/events/change-it-up-2026-texas-laws-public-interest-orientation/

Where: TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom)

Sponsored by: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

Learn about the Justice Center and the support and resources we provide for students interested in nonprofit and government service.

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/publicinterest/events/justice-center-open-house-9/

Where: TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

Sponsored by: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

Thinking about public interest work after graduation? Join us to learn more about Texas Law’s 2027 Postgraduate Fellowships. We’ll cover the application process, deadlines, and tips for preparing a strong application for the following fellowships:

• Environmental Justice Fellowship • G. Rollie White Trust Fellowship in Public Interest Law • Manne Family Fellowships • Mike A. Myers Fellowship in Public Interest Law • Texas Law Public Service Endowment Fellowship • Texas Law Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships

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/publicinterest/events/information-session-texas-law-postgraduate-fellowships-2/

Where: CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Sponsored by: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

Join us for a conversation with Azadeh Shahshahani as she talks about her work in the U.S. South and support for social movements in the Global South as a movement lawyer. She will discuss the theory of change behind movement lawyering, what movement lawyering looks like in practice, and how to prepare for a career as a movement lawyer during law school.

The event will take place in the Eidman Courtroom (CCJ 2.306) from 11:50 AM to 12:50PM. Lunch will be provided in the Jamail Pavilion immediately following the discussion. 

About Azadeh Shashahani and her visit to Texas Law as the Justice Center’s fourteenth G. Rollie White Public Interest Scholar in Residence.

Open to the public. Please RSVP for lunch by noon, October 12.

https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7TrMh9SjScmn54

Contact Information:

Liza Soria (Center Coordinator/Event Organizer) liza.soria@law.utexas.edu

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/publicinterest/events/movement-lawyering-from-the-u-s-south-to-the-global-south-with-azadeh-shahshahani-project-south/

Where: CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Sponsored by: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

Join Azadeh Shahshahani for an informal conversation about movement lawyering, building a career in public interest law, and working alongside communities to challenge injustice. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from her over two decades of advocacy. 

Space is limited. Please RSVP by noon, Oct 12. 

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://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9nEi2Oxi0GDgsS