🤘STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Caroline Colgin ’25
For this edition of Texas Law’s Student Spotlight series, meet 1L Caroline Colgin!
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Some reasons to make Texas Law your first choice:
- Lawdragon Campus says, "University of Texas Law School is tops for us – why? It’s at the forefront of the student-centric flip in legal education."
- U.S. News & World Report ranks Texas Law #1 for best starting salary-to-debt ratio of any law school.
- The New York Times: Texas Law "with Harvard, Yale and Stanford among the top schools that offered their graduates good value for the debt incurred while law students."
Advancing Justice Through the Knowledge of Law
Texas Law students become rigorous analytical thinkers and world-changing professionals. They learn from scholars of national and international stature in the classroom, and are trained by brilliant and dedicated lawyers in the finest set of clinical programs in the country. Come see why we are ranked #1 for return on investment among the top 15 law schools.
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At Texas Law, our students become lawyers by representing real clients in real cases. They become advocates by arguing on their feet. They change their own lives by changing the lives of others.
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Clinics
Work with real clients on real problems in one of our 15 renowned clinics.
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Advocacy
Learn advocacy skills and compete in national competitions.
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Legal Writing
Learn to communicate and write like a lawyer.
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Pro Bono
Increase access to justice and provide legal services to those in need.
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Life in Austin
Attending Texas Law means living in Austin – the fastest-growing and most exciting city in the country.
In 2010, Kiplinger’s ranked Austin as the best place in America to live for the decade to come. From South by Southwest every spring, to the Austin City Limits music festival every fall, the city is always alive with cultural happenings and creativity. Thanks to its year-round sunshine, the beautiful Hill Country setting, a world-famous live music scene, a robust economy, booming job market, and strong sense of community, Austin offers a wonderful quality of life. It’s a great place to be a student – or to do anything else.
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Featured Stories
Women’s History Month: Texas Law Alumnae Epitomize Impact of Women
In honor of Women’s History Month, we spotlight five accomplished Texas Law alumnae and hear how their law school experience helped lead them to success in their lives and careers.
Shaping the Conversation: Prof. Richard Albert Brings Diverse Voices to Summit on Constitutionalism
Prof. Richard Albert expands the conversation on constitutionalism with his upcoming conference, the Global Summit on Constitutionalism, featuring international judges and scholars.
Faculty in the News
Just Security
The Russian Intercept of the U.S. Reaper and International Law
Professor Michael Schmitt authored an article on the Russian interception of a U.S. Reaper drone, and how this raised questions about the legality of such interceptions and state obligations to protect their military assets.
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Lieber Studies POW Volume Symposium — Protecting POWs in Contemporary Conflicts
Professor Derek Jinks authored an article on the importance of protecting prisoners of war (POWs) in contemporary conflicts, highlighting both the moral and strategic necessity of doing so.
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Bloomberg Law
Potential Plan B for Biden Student Loan Relief Messy, Untested
Professor Tara Grove discusses the potential backup plan for President Biden's student loan relief plan, as many legal challenges have put a pause on the process.
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Yahoo News
Texas Gas Market Gets New Calls for Transparency Two Years After Storm Uri
Professor David Spence comments on a lawsuit alleging natural gas market manipulation in Texas that was filed in the wake of Winter Storm Uri.
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News & Announcements
Celebrating the History and Impact of Women
This month, The University of Texas at Austin is featuring stories, exhibits, events and reading resources that highlight extraordinary women in history and the present.
🤘STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Jamaal Lockings ’24
For this edition of Texas Law’s Student Spotlight series, meet 2L Jamaal Lockings, this year's president of the Student Bar Association!
Adrienne Nelson ’93 Becomes First Black Woman on Federal Bench in Oregon
Already a pioneer as the first Black woman on the Oregon Supreme Court, Nelson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the highest federal court in the state.
In the Gray Areas: Prof. Elizabeth Sepper’s Work Defies Categorization
With a focus at the intersections of equality, healthcare, and religious rights, Texas Law Professor Elizabeth Sepper’s extensive scholarship probes the ambiguities and potential conflicts among these subjects.
Black History Month Spotlight: Eliot Cotton ’10
As we continue to honor Black History Month, we highlight Eliot Cotton ’10, who talked to us about career, his experiences in law school, and his advice for today’s students.
Lawyers in Love – 2023
For Valentine's Day this year, we're featuring alumni couples who are celebrating their reunion class anniversaries (from years ending in “3” and “8”).
Black History Month Spotlight: Thurgood Marshall Legal Society
Get to know the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society, the law student-led social organization committed to supporting and uplifting Black students seeking their legal education at Texas Law.
🤘STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Crystal Tran ’24
For this edition of Texas Law’s Student Spotlight series, meet 2L Crystal Tran!