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. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
LOCATION:TNH 2.111 - Sheffield-Massey Room URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/10/89037/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20260911T131500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20260911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260807T072500Z CREATED:20260311T141300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T171400Z UID:20260911T131500-87657@law.utexas.edu SUMMARY:Change It Up! 2026 DESCRIPTION: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. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
LOCATION:TNH 2.100 - Susman Godfrey Atrium URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/11/87657/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20260923T115000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20260923T131500 DTSTAMP:20260807T072500Z CREATED:20260728T171200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T171200Z UID:20260923T115000-89017@law.utexas.edu SUMMARY:Justice Center Open House DESCRIPTION: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. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
LOCATION:TNH 2.123 - Beck Classroom URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/23/89017/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20261001T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20261001T125000 DTSTAMP:20260807T072500Z CREATED:20260806T132600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T132900Z UID:20261001T120000-89300@law.utexas.edu SUMMARY:Texas Law Postgraduate Fellowships DESCRIPTION: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. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
LOCATION:TNH 3.124 - Neathery Classroom URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/89300/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20261013T115000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20261013T125000 DTSTAMP:20260807T072500Z CREATED:20260806T101100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T132800Z UID:20261013T115000-89297@law.utexas.edu SUMMARY:Movement Lawyering: From the U.S. South DESCRIPTION: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://u texas.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. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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://u texas.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.
LOCATION:CCJ 2.306 - Eidman Courtroom URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/13/89297/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20261014T115000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20261014T125000 DTSTAMP:20260807T072500Z CREATED:20260429T094900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T131600Z UID:20261014T115000-88458@law.utexas.edu SUMMARY:Azadeh Shahshahani\, G. Rollie White DESCRIPTION: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. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
LOCATION:CCJ 2.310 - Jury Room URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/14/88458/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR