Events Calendar

Capital Punishment & the Supreme Court’s New Term: A Discussion of the Death Penalty Issues Facing the Court in 2010-2011

Professors Rob Owen & Jordan Steiker will discuss the Oct. 13 oral argument in Skinner v. Switzer and preview the capital cases to be decided in the remainder of the Term.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/18/8761/

The deadline to apply for a CIA-DI position is Monday, October 11. For more information about applying for a CIA internship or postgraduate position, please contact Denyse Demel, Government Career Counselor, in the CSO.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/19/8789/

The Rapoport Center hosts an information session for students interested in international and transnational human rights internships. Come learn about internship and funding opportunities, hear from former interns, and find out how to apply.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/20/9088/

The ABA General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division will host an informal panel discussion and question and answer session on Thursday, October 21 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sheffield Room. Attorneys will discuss solo and small firm practice, as well as how to get a job in a small firm. Panelists include Arthur Troilo III, Troilo Law Firm (Austin); Alan Fowler (Key West, FL); Eileen Sullivan (Phoenix, AZ); Matthew Butler, Nicholas and Butler (San Diego, CA); and Xavier Medina, Law Office of Xavier G. Medina ‘76, P.C. (Austin). Joseph DeWoskin (Kansas City, MO), Chair of the ABA General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division will attend and introduce the panel. This is an excellent opportunity to meet attorneys from the local community as well as throughout the country. This is an excellent opportunity to meet attorneys from the local community as well as throughout the country. Breakfast tacos from Tacodeli will be served. Sponsored by the ABA General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division; co-sponsored by the Career Services Office, the Student Bar Association, and the Future Solo & Small Firm Attorneys group. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 20, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/21/8840/

Christoph Paulus, Berlin

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/21/8949/

Law and Philosophy Workshop

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/21/8833/

The Auction will be held on October 21st, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Cedar Street at 208 W. 4th Street. Come join Texas Law Fellowships and bid on items to raise money for summer public interest funding for your classmates. Items in the past have included wine & cheese with Dean Sager, beer tasting with Professor Emily Kadens, and dinners and happy hours with professors. Silent auction items will also be available. Open bar tab starts at 6 pm!

Buy your tickets the week of October 18th in the Atrium for $10 or $15 at the door.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/21/9086/

Lunchtime Discussion on Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Friday, October 22nd, 11:30-12:30pm, in the Fleming Room (in George’s Café). Lunch will be provided.

Learn how Assisted Reproductive Technologies impact different communities, especially LGBQT parents, and what potential impact legal development in this area may have on the future of reproductive rights. Our panelists will discuss the legal intricacies of sperm/egg donation, surrogacy contracts, and Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis.

Professor John Robertson has written and lectured widely on law and bioethical issues. He is the author of Children of Choice: Freedom and the New Reproductive Technologies (1994), and numerous articles on reproductive rights and genetics. He has served on or been a consultant to many national bioethics advisory bodies, and is currently Chair of the Ethics Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Karen Langsley has been a solo practitioner in Dripping Springs, Texas since 2004, doing primarily family law with a special focus on LGBTQ family law and Child Protective Services litigation.

Dr. Stephanie Reich is an OB/GYN at Women Partners in Health. She provides women with gynecological and obstetrical care of all types, including high-risk obstetrics.

Dr. Margaret Thompson has a private practice in Austin. During her medical career she has served as Chief OB-GYN and Member of the Medical Ethics Committee of Seton Hospital. She also has a JD from UT Law.

Brought to you by: Texas Law Students for Reproductive Justice and Texas Journal of Women and the Law. Supported by Outlaw and the American Constitution Society.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/22/9141/

SPRING 2011 REGISTRATION & ADDS/DROPS FOR CONTINUING AND READMITTED STUDENTS http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html

The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, October 25, at 8 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, November 5. If you participated in early registration, you may make any changes to your Spring 2011 schedule via adds/drops during this registration period. If you did not participate in early registration (or lost your awarded courses due to a bar), you may register during this period.

For registration information, please use these links:

Spring 2011 registration and add/drop access periods (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html)

On-line registration system (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/registration/)

Spring 2011 course schedule (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/courseschedules.html)

Spring 2011 changes/updates (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112changes.pdf)

Spring 2011 filled classes as of 10/22/2010 (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112filled.pdf)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/25/9441/

The Center for Women in Law is hosting an informal luncheon for students to discuss their summer work experiences. This will be a follow-up discussion to our talk last spring. Several female professors and law school staff will be in attendance to share their perspectives.

Come to ask questions, share your experience and discuss over lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/25/9182/

As the third guest in the Rapoport Center's Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series, Lora Wildenthal will deliver a lecture titled, "Asylum Rights between Left and Right: The German Case." Wildenthal is an associate professor of History and chair of the History Department at Rice University. Lecture co-sponsored by the Institute for Historical Studies.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/25/8816/

Dean Lawrence Sager and Doug Bandow of the Cato Institute will be discussing the tension between between free exercise and no establishment of religion. Food will be provided after the event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/25/9205/

The Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association proudly presents our semi-annual Fajita Fiesta. We will be preparing and grilling steak, chicken, and vegetable fajitas (with all the trimmings) on site and selling plates around lunch time to benefit our Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/26/9089/

Steve Bickerstaff - "Redistricting – Looking Ahead to the Next Legislative Session”

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/26/8794/

(Actual time is 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.) The Career Services Office is presenting a mandatory 1L Orientation and Resume Workshop to each 1L Section about the resources available from the CSO including resume review, professional development, career counseling, interviewing opportunities, the use of social media, and how to use our online Job Bank on UT Law Symplicity. This session is for the Bradford and Green Societies - Section 1.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/26/8579/

Legal Writing Faculty luncheon

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/26/8917/

The Career Services Office is presenting a mandatory 1L Orientation and Resume Workshop to each 1L Section about the resources available from the CSO including resume review, professional development, career counseling, interviewing opportunities, the use of social media, and how to use our online Job Bank on UT Law Symplicity. This session is for the Hodges and Sheffield Societies - Section 2.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/26/8580/

Rapoport Center meeting with representatives from Sikkuy organization and small number of various, interested affiliated faculty. Informal gathering; we'll offer coffee and some sweets. We'll discuss what Sikkuy does, land rights, and internships.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/26/8897/

SPRING 2011 REGISTRATION & ADDS/DROPS FOR CONTINUING AND READMITTED STUDENTS http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html

The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, October 25, at 8 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, November 5. If you participated in early registration, you may make any changes to your Spring 2011 schedule via adds/drops during this registration period. If you did not participate in early registration (or lost your awarded courses due to a bar), you may register during this period.

For registration information, please use these links:

Spring 2011 registration and add/drop access periods (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html)

On-line registration system (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/registration/)

Spring 2011 course schedule (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/courseschedules.html)

Spring 2011 changes/updates (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112changes.pdf)

Spring 2011 filled classes as of 10/22/2010 (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112filled.pdf)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/26/9442/

(Actual time is 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.) The Career Services Office is presenting a mandatory 1L Orientation and Resume Workshop to each 1L Section about the resources available from the CSO including resume review, professional development, career counseling, interviewing opportunities, the use of social media, and how to use our online Job Bank on UT Law Symplicity. This session is for the Hargrave and Sutton Societies - Section 3.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/27/8581/

Author Ian Graham talks about his book "Unbillable Hours". Pizza and drinks provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/27/8925/

University Health Services will provide seasonal flu shots to students, faculty, and staff.

Cost $10 for UT students $10 for faculty and staff* Payable by check or cash only and at the time the shot is received. You must present a current UT ID card to receive a flu shot.

To keep costs low, faculty/staff flu shots are underwritten by the Office of the President.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/27/9164/

Join us for a screening of "Mario's Story". Snacks provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/27/8926/

SPRING 2011 REGISTRATION & ADDS/DROPS FOR CONTINUING AND READMITTED STUDENTS http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html

The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, October 25, at 8 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, November 5. If you participated in early registration, you may make any changes to your Spring 2011 schedule via adds/drops during this registration period. If you did not participate in early registration (or lost your awarded courses due to a bar), you may register during this period.

For registration information, please use these links:

Spring 2011 registration and add/drop access periods (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html)

On-line registration system (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/registration/)

Spring 2011 course schedule (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/courseschedules.html)

Spring 2011 changes/updates (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112changes.pdf)

Spring 2011 filled classes as of 10/22/2010 (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112filled.pdf)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/27/9443/

The University of Texas School of Law and The Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federácion de Mexico will jointly present a 2-day academic seminar. Session topics include: Electoral Systems and Institutions, US and Mexico Reapportionment Political Parties in the US and Intra-Party Democracy in Mexico and Regulating Money in Political Campaigns

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/28/9261/

(Actual time is 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.) The Career Services Office is presenting a mandatory 1L Orientation and Resume Workshop to each 1L Section about the resources available from the CSO including resume review, professional development, career counseling, interviewing opportunities, the use of social media, and how to use our online Job Bank on UT Law Symplicity. This session is for the McCormick and Cadena Societies - Section 4.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/28/8582/

All UT Law students are invited to attend the CSO's 13th Annual Cocktails & Conversation networking reception, which provides the perfect opportunity to meet and network in a casual setting with UT Law alumni and friends. Student parking at the AT&T Garage is provided. You must bring your parking validation to the check-in table. Free street parking and UT Shuttle (40 Acres) is also available. The AT&T Conference Center is located on campus at 1900 University Blvd. at MLK Blvd. This is a great way to expand your network, so don’t miss out! Dress is business casual. RSVP by Wednesday, October 27, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/28/8583/

SPRING 2011 REGISTRATION & ADDS/DROPS FOR CONTINUING AND READMITTED STUDENTS http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html

The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, October 25, at 8 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, November 5. If you participated in early registration, you may make any changes to your Spring 2011 schedule via adds/drops during this registration period. If you did not participate in early registration (or lost your awarded courses due to a bar), you may register during this period.

For registration information, please use these links:

Spring 2011 registration and add/drop access periods (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html)

On-line registration system (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/registration/)

Spring 2011 course schedule (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/courseschedules.html)

Spring 2011 changes/updates (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112changes.pdf)

Spring 2011 filled classes as of 10/22/2010 (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112filled.pdf)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/28/9444/

The University of Texas School of Law and The Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federácion de Mexico will jointly present a 2-day academic seminar. Session topics include: Electoral Systems and Institutions, US and Mexico Reapportionment Political Parties in the US and Intra-Party Democracy in Mexico and Regulating Money in Political Campaigns

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/29/9262/

The Texas Environmental Law Journal is hosting its first annual symposium on the legal and environmental impacts of extracting gas from shale. The symposium will convene an interdisciplinary group of speakers representing the oil and gas industry, environmental interests, and legal practitioners. 3.5 hours of CLE credit is available for a registration fee of $75.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/29/8914/

Neal Devins, William & Mary

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/29/8907/

Learn about various summer opportunities available for law students, including public service and judicial internships, small and large law firm clerkships, and other options that will advance your career. 2Ls & 3Ls will discuss how to make the upcoming summer a productive one that will help you gain experience and contacts and make you more marketable. Panelists include Braden Civins, 3L (U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs; State of Texas Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Prosecutions Division; and State of Texas Senate Research Center); Susannah Volpe, 3L (CASA de Maryland – Peggy Browning Fellow; The Legal Aid Society, Immigration Law Unit); Jeff Nydegger, 3L (Stahl, Bernal and Davies, L.L.P.); Joshua Yi, 2L (Vinson & Elkins); Katherine Rollins, 2L (Duke Energy); and Sara Ingram, 2L (judicial intern for the Honorable Andrew Austin, U.S. Magistrate Judge with the U.S. District Court, WD TX). Please RSVP by Thursday, October 28, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/29/9092/

The law school is honoring Stephen D. Susman on October 29th for his generosity in creating a new academic center. Time TBA.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/29/8445/

SPRING 2011 REGISTRATION & ADDS/DROPS FOR CONTINUING AND READMITTED STUDENTS http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html

The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, October 25, at 8 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, November 5. If you participated in early registration, you may make any changes to your Spring 2011 schedule via adds/drops during this registration period. If you did not participate in early registration (or lost your awarded courses due to a bar), you may register during this period.

For registration information, please use these links:

Spring 2011 registration and add/drop access periods (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html)

On-line registration system (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/registration/)

Spring 2011 course schedule (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/courseschedules.html)

Spring 2011 changes/updates (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112changes.pdf)

Spring 2011 filled classes as of 10/22/2010 (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112filled.pdf)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/29/9445/

Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas February 2011 Bar Exam: in order to sit for the exam, your In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam must be post-marked by TODAY, October 30, 2010. This deadline is strictly enforced.

Applicants who have not yet filed their Declaration of Intention to Study Law must do so prior to or with their In-State Application.

The TX BLE office is not open on Saturdays; if you would like to hand deliver your completed application by the end of the Friday, Oct. 29 business day, the TX BLE office is located at:

205 W. 14th St. Ste 500, Austin, TX 78701

You're encouraged to arrive well in advance of the 5 PM closing time.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/30/9221/

SPRING 2011 REGISTRATION & ADDS/DROPS FOR CONTINUING AND READMITTED STUDENTS http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html

The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, October 25, at 8 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, November 5. If you participated in early registration, you may make any changes to your Spring 2011 schedule via adds/drops during this registration period. If you did not participate in early registration (or lost your awarded courses due to a bar), you may register during this period.

For registration information, please use these links:

Spring 2011 registration and add/drop access periods (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/registration.html)

On-line registration system (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/registration/)

Spring 2011 course schedule (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/courseschedules.html)

Spring 2011 changes/updates (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112changes.pdf)

Spring 2011 filled classes as of 10/22/2010 (http://www.utexas.edu/law/sao/academics/schedules/112filled.pdf)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2010/10/30/9446/