“At Texas Law,
We’re Open for Business.”
Texas Law has a proud tradition of alumni success in transactional and business careers, as befits the flagship school of a state renowned for its entrepreneurial culture and thriving economy. Building on that foundation, we have launched the Texas Law and Business Program as the next stage in our commitment to attracting students interested in such careers and providing them with world-class opportunities and guidance. The Program expands our already-robust offerings with new courses and unique extracurriculars emphasizing practical transactional know-how and knowledge of business fundamentals. It also enhances community for students interested in such careers through mentoring, networking events, support for student organizations, and identification as Student Affiliates (for those who commit to taking a certain number of business-related courses from our detailed curriculum roadmap).
Our Mission
- Equip students with knowledge and real-world skills required to excel in corporate/transactional law practices
- Provide hands-on experiential learning opportunities
- Cultivate a deep understanding of business principles and financial markets
- Expand career opportunities for our graduates beyond traditional law firms
- Foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic thinking
Core
Curriculum
- Business law knowledge and fundamental skills
- Negotiation, finance, governance, and transactions
- Advanced electives, such as bankruptcy and real estate transactions
Practical Experience
- Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic
- Texas Venture Labs Practicum
- Energy Ventures Practicum
Program
Features
- Fellowships and scholarships to recruit students with demonstrated interest in law and business
- Mini-Mesters in New York, London and elsewhere
- Business-focused conferences and symposia
We thank our Founding Law Firm Sponsor, Latham & Watkins LLP, for making the Law and Business Program possible.
How Students Can Get Involved
The Texas Law and Business Program (the “LAB Program”) is open to all Texas Law students, with several levels of engagement available.
All students are welcome to attend our events and workshops.
Sign up to be informed about available opportunities.
Students pursuing their JD can earn an LAB Designation by taking 24 units of business law courses as explained in the LAB Curriculum.
Students can participate in our Accelerated Business Fundamentals Bootcamp, offered in partnership with the McCombs School of Business.
Following a competitive selection process, Affiliates may be selected as Fellows of the Program.
Fellows will receive:
- $1,000 scholarship per semester
- All-expense paid mini-mester in NYC, London or another major city designed to give our Fellows
- Direct access to program partners (law firms, corporations, etc.)
Fellows also will be required to:
- Complete the Program’s curriculum roadmap
- Participate actively in the life of the Program
- Represent the Program in a number of different settings
Preparing Graduates for Business-Related Careers
The LAB Program leans into The University of Texas School of Law’s mighty tradition of graduating students who go on to lead incredible business-related careers ranging from the heights of transactional legal practice to a wide array of entrepreneurial, investment, and other business activities.
The LAB Program enhances all of those opportunities for Texas Law students, including through the LAB Program’s Fellowship, specialty workshops and other course offerings, career guidance, special events, and support for the Texas Business Law Society student group.
