Events Calendar

Now viewing: March 20–April 2, 2011

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March 20
  1. All day
    Spring Pledge Drive

    The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

    TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/20/11014/

March 21
  1. All day
    Spring Pledge Drive

    The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

    TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/21/11015/

  2. 8:00am 2011-03-21T15:00-05:00
    UTCLE Taxation Conference Planning Mtg

    Planning committee meeting for UTCLE's 2011 Taxation Conference

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/21/10657/

  3. 10:00am 2011-03-21T14:00-05:00
    Faculty Information Tables

    Clinical Faculty will be on-hand to discuss the clinical program at UT Law.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/21/11225/

March 22
  1. All day
    Spring Pledge Drive

    The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

    TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/22/11016/

  2. 10:00am 2011-03-22T14:00-05:00
    Faculty Information Tables

    Clinical Faculty will be on-hand to discuss the clinical program at UT Law.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/22/11226/

  3. 11:30am 2011-03-22T12:30-05:00
    Dean's Forum lunch

    Speaker = David Hall

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/22/8710/

  4. 11:30am 2011-03-22T12:30-05:00
    Meeting

    Meeting of capital punishment clinic.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/22/11356/

  5. 1:30pm 2011-03-22T14:30-05:00
    Update on Funding Civil Legal Services

    Join us for a discussion with David Hall, Executive Director, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, on the current outlook for funding for legal services

    Topics will include U.S. House of Representatives proposals to drastically reduce Legal Services Corporation funding as well as an update on initiatives pending in the Texas Legislature.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/22/11262/

  6. 4:00pm 2011-03-22T18:00-05:00
    Open House: Centers in Suite 3.119

    Please join us for an open house to celebrate the new Law School space shared by the Center for Women in Law, the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, and the Center for Global Energy, International Arbitration, and Environmental Law. Refreshments provided.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/22/11302/

March 23
  1. All day
    Spring Pledge Drive

    The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

    TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/23/11017/

  2. 11:00am 2011-03-23T12:30-05:00
    Clinical Information Session

    Clinical Faculty and Staff will be on hand to informally discuss clinics and internships to be offered for the Fall 2011. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/23/9862/

  3. CANCELED 2011-03-23T13:30-05:00
    Planning for Financial Freedom

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

    Explore federal loan repayment and loan forgiveness programs and the UT Law LRAP in greater depth in a small group setting.  Preference given to 3Ls entering the public service sector.  To be eligible to attend, participants must have attended “Debt Management for Careers on Public Interest Law and Government” on February 23 or a similar presentation and must submit an application with questions about the programs. Submit applications no later than noon on Wednesday, March 16 to Nicole Simmons in the CSO at nsimmons@law.utexas.edu.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/23/10606/

  4. 3:30pm 2011-03-23T18:30-05:00
    3L Early Bar Prep - Evidence

    Early Bar Prep continues with Evidence. Don't remember when you can use character evidence? What makes a witness incompetent? Especially helpful if you haven't taken Evidence, this session will introduce you to / remind you of some main topics in the area.

    At the beginning of this session (and each subsequent session), we'll review the practice MBE questions handed out the week before. Hear why answers are right/wrong to sometimes tricky MBE questions.

    After the session, you may log on to an MBE question bank to test your understanding - come find out how to get access and what you should be doing now to help guarantee your future bar success!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/23/11063/

  5. 3:30pm 2011-03-23T16:15-05:00
    ACCS General Meeting

    NEW TIME! Attention 1Ls, 2Ls & 3Ls: Expand your professional network by becoming a member of the Action Committee for Career Services! Members of the Action Committee for Career Services (ACCS; pronounced "Aces") partner with the Career Services Office to perform employer outreach, staff on-campus recruiting programs and off-campus receptions, and help develop career-related resources. We'll be discussing the status of the student business cards sales as well as the upcoming Happy Hour with Small & Midsize Firms on April 7. To become a member of the ACCS, please submit your application online.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/23/11353/

March 24
  1. All day
    Spring Pledge Drive

    The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

    TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/24/11018/

  2. 9:00am 2011-03-24T16:00-05:00
    ASD

    Tours of Austin and the Law School in addition appointments with financial aid counselors for admitted students (Class of 2014).

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/24/10242/

  3. 9:00am 2011-03-24T16:30-05:00
    TRESL's Second Annual Symposium

    "The Role of Agents in Entertainment & Sports"

    On March, 24, 2011, TRESL will be holding its second annual symposium titled "The Role of Agents in Entertainment & Sports." The symposium will focus on the role that agents play in the professional lives of athletes and celebrities, and the ethical dilemmas they face.

    TRESL is offering 5 hours of CLE credit including 1.5 hours of ethics credit. You can register for CLE credits through the School of Law Commerce page (link below):

    http://utdirect.utexas.edu/txshop/item_details.WBX?application_name=LOLSPUBS&component=0&dept_prefix=LO&item_id=81&cat_seq_chosen=04&subcategory_seq_chosen=012

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/24/11222/

  4. CANCELED 2011-03-24T13:00-05:00
    Faculty colloquium

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

    Steve Vladeck, American University

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/24/8670/

  5. 11:30am 2011-03-24T12:45-05:00
    CCJ Open House

    Clinical faculty, staff and students will be on hand to informally discuss the clinics and internships offered at UT Law in the Fall 2011. Pizza and drinks will be provided. All students are invited.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/24/9863/

  6. 11:30am 2011-03-24T12:30-05:00
    Becoming a Judicial Clerkship Candidate

    Now is the time for 1Ls to begin preparing to apply for judicial clerkships. Learn what law clerks do; why clerkships help you become a successful lawyer; what judges look for in selecting a law clerk; and what you can do now to become a successful candidate, including which courses to take. Panelists include Todd Bellaire ‘09, Law Clerk to the Honorable Sam Sparks, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas; Olga Kobzar ‘10, Law Clerk to the Honorable Debra Lehrmann, Supreme Court of Texas; and Professor Emily Kadens, Faculty Clerkship Advisor. RSVP by Wednesday, March 23, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/24/10502/

  7. 6:15pm 2011-03-24T20:30-05:00
    1L Etiquette Dinner

    (Invitation only to 1Ls who have signed up and been confirmed to attend). Etiquette consultant and attorney Sharon Schweitzer from Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide in Austin will discuss the finer points of business dining and protocol over a three-course seated dinner. This free 1L Etiquette Dinner is generously sponsored by Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, who will be hosting a cocktail reception prior to dinner from 6:15-7:00 p.m. for the 1Ls attending. All guests should be seated for dinner promptly by 7:00 p.m.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/24/11354/

March 25
  1. All day
    Spring Pledge Drive

    The Spring Pledge Drive raises money to support law students doing public interest work during the summer. By collecting donations and pledges TLF provides stipends to students chosen by the donors. We encourage the entire UT community to come out and support public interest law by pledging what they can and spreading the word to family and friends. We hope that this year's donations will fund even more students than in the past.

    TLF will be in the Atrium the week of March 7th and again the week after spring break until March 25th from 10-2 PM, collecting donations and answering any questions you may have about the Pledge Drive. Faculty, students, friends and family are all welcome to donate either in person at the law school atrium or on our website (texaslawfellowships.org). For further questions, please contact Kimberly Ashworth (kimberly.ashworth@gmail.com) or Marissa Neuman (marissa.s.neuman@gmail.com).

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/25/11019/

  2. 9:00am 2011-03-25T17:00-05:00
    ASD

    Full day of activities for admitted students (Class of 2014): student organization fair; welcome from Dean Sager; Career Services panel; mock class; Student Services panel; housing forum by current students; luncheon; and ice cream social

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/25/10243/

  3. 9:00am 2011-03-25T12:00-05:00
    Succeeding at the Business of Law

    Whether you are thinking about starting your own practice or planning to work for a firm, come learn the business and practical aspects of succeeding in the new legal market. Attorneys will discuss the nuts and bolts of starting a practice; the technology lawyers need; getting clients, networking, and marketing your practice; law firm economics; and organizing and managing your practice. Additionally, they will talk about their specific practices in civil litigation, family law, criminal law, and business transactions. Panelists include Janet McCullar, Law Office of Janet McCullar; Douglas A. Booth, '92, Law Offices of Douglas A. Booth, P.C.; and Kiele Pace, ’00, The Pace Law Firm, P.C. Additionally, Ian Pittman, ’09, and Leigh Jorgeson, ’09, Jorgeson Pittman, LLP, will discuss their experience of starting a law firm directly out of law school. Moderated by Dirk Jordan, ’92, Jordan & Brustkern, L.L.P. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, March 24, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/25/10863/

  4. 10:30am 2011-03-25T13:30-05:00
    3L Early Bar Prep - Evidence

    Early Bar Prep continues with Evidence. Don't remember when you can use character evidence? What makes a witness incompetent? Especially helpful if you haven't taken Evidence, this session will introduce you to / remind you of some main topics in the area.

    At the beginning of this session (and each subsequent session), we'll review the practice MBE questions handed out the week before. Hear why answers are right/wrong to sometimes tricky MBE questions.

    After the session, you may log on to an MBE question bank to test your understanding - come find out how to get access and what you should be doing now to help guarantee your future bar success!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/25/11064/

  5. 11:00am 2011-03-25T12:30-05:00
    Make-up class

    A make-up class for Prof. Lindquist's Federal Courts class

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/25/11372/

March 26
  1. 7:00pm 2011-03-26T21:30-05:00
    CHLSA 40th Anniversary Banquet

    Students, alumni, faculty, staff, and practitioners are welcome to attend the 40th Anniversary Banquet of the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association at UT Law. Help us celebrate the progress we have made in becoming one of the oldest, largest, and most established Hispanic student organizations in the country. The event will take place Saturday, March 26th, 2011, at 7pm at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas. Please RSVP by March 23rd. Contact Ambrosia Ortiz y Prentice by phone at (575) 650-2632. Individual tickets are $75 each.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/26/10465/

27 March 28
  1. 11:30am 2011-03-28T12:30-05:00
    Afford. Housing & Community Development

    The American Bar Association Forum on Affordable Housing & Community Development Law will be hosting a panel to discuss careers in this field. Panelists include Cynthia Bast '91, Partner with Locke, Lord Bissell & Liddell; Monita Johnson-Henley, Attorney with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; Debra L. Loya, Chief Counsel with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (San Antonio); and Veronica Rodriguez, Staff Attorney at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. Moderated by Heather Way ’96, Director of the UT Law Community Development Clinic. Practitioners of affordable housing and community development law work within the fields of traditional corporate, business, real estate, tax and nonprofit law to create affordable housing, equity funds, schools, community-based financial institutions, green jobs and buildings, child care centers, and health care facilities. The field involves transactional as well as litigation work. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Friday, March 25, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/28/11360/

March 29
  1. 11:30am 2011-03-29T12:30-05:00
    Professional Business Etiquette

    In today’s competitive business arenas, etiquette and protocol intelligence will distinguish you from the crowd and give you an edge over the competition. Etiquette consultant and attorney Sharon Schweitzer from Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide in Austin will discuss how to make a professional introduction, world-class handshakes, interviewing skills, business card protocol etiquette, and more. Boxed lunches will be served and are generously sponsored by Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell. RSVP by Monday, March 28, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/29/11263/

  2. 11:30am 2011-03-29T12:30-05:00
    Drawing Board Luncheon-Steve Bickerstaff

    Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/29/11357/

  3. 1:45pm 2011-03-29T14:45-05:00
    PILA & ACS Student Discussion on Clinics

    Come get a student perspective on clinics offered at UT, including: what to expect, how to choose a clinic that's right for you, and how to be successful in your clinic. This event is sponsored by the Public Interest Law Association and the American Constitution society. Lunch will be provided.

    March 29, 2011 from 1:40PM to 2:40PM Fleming Room, at George's Cafe Food provided

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/29/11396/

  4. 4:00pm 2011-03-29T17:00-05:00
    Law Students for the Arts Speaker Series

    Erin Rodgers, an attorney with Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA), and UT Law alum John Spong, who now writes for Texas Monthly Magazine, will be speaking on their careers in law and the arts. Professor David Sokolow will moderate the panel.

    TALA is a non-profit organization that helps meet the legal and accounting needs of artists and arts nonprofits across the State of Texas by matching low-income artists and small budget arts nonprofits with volunteer attorneys and accountants to assist with arts-related legal and financial matters.

    In 2010, John Spong was nominated for a National Magazine Award in the category of Leisure Interests for his story about Texas dance halls, “Step Right Up." He has been a finalist for the Texas Institute of Letters’ O. Henry Award for Magazine Journalism four times, which he won in 2006 for “The Good Book and the Bad Book” and again in 2010 for “Holding Garmsir.” He was also named 2005 Writer of the Year by the City and Regional Magazine Association.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/29/11374/

March 30
  1. All day
    TX July 2011 Bar Exam App Final Deadline

    Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas July 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, March 30, 2011. 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.

    If you would like to hand deliver your completed application by the end this 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/2011/03/30/9203/

  2. 8:30am 2011-03-30T09:30-05:00
    Practising Law Institute - Patent Law

    Practising Law Institute (PLI) invites you to a presentation by John M. White, Academic Director of PLI’s Patent Bar Review. Topics for discussion include the latest info on the Patent Bar Exam and who can take it; how it works, now that it's on computer; when you should take it (you only need an undergraduate degree to sit for it); how and when the new Rules changes coming out of the Patent Office will impact the Exam, and; recommendations on when and how to study for the Patent Exam. Scholarships to PLI's other IP programs will also be discussed. UT Law students with an undergraduate degree (or at least about two years of coursework) in engineering, computer sciences or the hard sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, some related fields), who are interested in becoming a Patent Agent or Attorney, are invited to attend. RSVP by Tuesday, March 29, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/30/11343/

  3. 11:30am 2011-03-30T12:30-05:00
    Boutique Public Interest Law Firms

    Interested in learning about how to pursue public interest goals in a private law firm setting? Come meet lawyers at small for-profit law firms with public interest missions, such as protecting the environment or the rights of employees. Topics will include - How does a public interest firm operate? What is it like to work in a public interest firm? What do public interest firms look for in the lawyers they hire?

    Lunch provided

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/30/10654/

  4. 3:30pm 2011-03-30T16:30-05:00
    Tarlton Talks with Blais and Sturley

    Do you wonder what your professors work on outside of the classroom? Here’s your chance to find out! Professors speak to students in an informal setting about their personal research – what interests them, what they’ve learned, how they do it. Our next speakers are Professors Lynn Blais and Michael Sturley, Co-Directors of the Supreme Court Clinic. Learn about their exciting work for the U.S. Supreme Court. Join us on Wednesday, March 30 at 3:30 pm in the Sheffield Room. Light refreshments will be served.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/30/10943/

  5. 3:30pm 2011-03-30T18:30-05:00
    3L Early Bar Prep - Criminal Law

    Early Bar Prep continues with Criminal Law. Remember the difference between first degree murder, second degree murder, manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter and felony murder? How about M/Naghten Rule? Prof. Chad Noreuil from ASU College of Law will help you remember.

    At the beginning of this session (and each subsequent session), we'll review the practice MBE questions handed out the week before. Hear why answers are right/wrong to sometimes tricky MBE questions.

    After the session, you may log on to an MBE question bank to test your understanding - come find out how to get access and what you should be doing now to help guarantee your future bar success!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/30/11066/

March 31
  1. CANCELED 2011-03-31T13:00-05:00
    Faculty colloquium

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

    Steve Vladeck, American University

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/31/8671/

  2. 11:30am 2011-03-31T13:00-05:00
    Faculty Colloquium

    Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/31/10883/

  3. 12:30pm 2011-03-31T13:30-05:00
    So, You Want to be a Tax Lawyer?

    The State Bar of Texas Section of Taxation will present a discussion about various career opportunities available to attorneys in the area of tax law. RSVP by Wednesday, March 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/31/10366/

  4. 12:30pm 2011-03-31T13:30-05:00
    Dan Graham, BuildASign.com

    Thinking about a non-practicing career? Be a part of the new student group, Beyond the Bar, as they host Dan Graham ‘05, CEO, BuildASign.com. Graham will discuss how he started his business and how you may use your J.D. in a nonpracticing career. Students interested in becoming part of the leadership team for the student group should contact Angelica Salinas Evans in the CSO at aevans@law.utexas.edu. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, March 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/31/11358/

  5. 12:30pm 2011-03-31T13:30-05:00
    Health Care Act and the Constitution

    Come join ACS for a lunch discussion on the constitutionality of the Affordable Health Care Act and how to reform the broken U.S. health care system. Internationally renowned constitutional law professors and scholars Jack Balkin - Yale Law professor and editor of leading Constitutional law blog Balkinization - and UT Professor William Forbath expert in the area of social and economic rights. Both helped create The Constitution in 2020, ACS vision for constitutional right and the direction of the U.S. courts.

    Thursday, March 31st 12:30pm, Rm. 2.139 Lunch Provided!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/31/11375/

  6. 4:00pm 2011-03-31T17:00-05:00
    Judicial Clerkship Workshop: Keynote

    The Judicial Clerkship Advisors encourage 2Ls and 3Ls applying for judicial clerkships this year and 1Ls hoping to apply next summer to attend the Judicial Clerkship Workshop, which will feature several panels presented by a variety of federal judges from around the country discussing judicial clerkships with their courts. Judge Timothy Stanceu from the U.S. Court of International Trade will kick things off with a keynote address about why clerking is a good career move.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/31/10273/

April 1
  1. 8:30am 2011-04-01T14:00-05:00
    OMV

    An opportunity for admitted students to visit UT Law that could not make it to Admitted Students Day. Includes a welcome from Dean Sager; mock class; tours of the Law School; financial aid visits; and luncheon

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/10244/

  2. 9:00am 2011-04-01T18:00-05:00
    Future of Equality conference

    conference hosted by Sanford Levinson

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11102/

  3. 9:30am 2011-04-01T10:30-05:00
    District Courts Panel Discussion

    District court judges will discuss their courts, how they select clerks, and what their clerks do. Panelists include the Honorable Micaela Alvarez, District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; the Honorable Nancy K. Johnson, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; the Honorable Mark R. Kravitz, District Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut; and the Honorable Royce C. Lamberth, Chief District Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. In addition to the panel, take advantage of a great opportunity to learn how these judges decide cases by attending their small group discussions in the afternoon. All students are invited to attend.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11380/

  4. 10:30am 2011-04-01T13:30-05:00
    3L Early Bar Prep - Criminal Law

    Early Bar Prep continues with Criminal Law. Remember the difference between first degree murder, second degree murder, manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter and felony murder? How about M/Naghten Rule? Prof. Chad Noreuil from ASU College of Law will help you remember.

    At the beginning of this session (and each subsequent session), we'll review the practice MBE questions handed out the week before. Hear why answers are right/wrong to sometimes tricky MBE questions.

    After the session, you may log on to an MBE question bank to test your understanding - come find out how to get access and what you should be doing now to help guarantee your future bar success!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11067/

  5. 10:45am 2011-04-01T11:45-05:00
    Specialty Courts Panel Discussion

    Specialty court judges will discuss their courts, how they select clerks, and what their clerks do. Panelists include the Honorable Charles E. Erdmann, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; the Honorable Bruce A. Markell, Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada; and the Honorable Timothy C. Stanceu, Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade.In addition to the panel, take advantage of a great opportunity to learn how these judges decide cases by attending their small group discussions in the afternoon. All students are invited to attend.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11381/

  6. 10:45am 2011-04-01T11:45-05:00
    Court of Appeals Panel Discussion

    Court of Appeals judges will discuss their courts, how they select clerks, and what their clerks do. Panelists include the Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; the Honorable Reena Raggi, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; and the Honorable Richard C. Tallman, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In addition to the panel, take advantage of a great opportunity to learn how these judges decide cases by attending their small group discussions in the afternoon. All students are invited to attend.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11382/

  7. 1:00pm 2011-04-01T16:00-05:00
    Emerging Energy Issues in Latin America

    Expert lawyers from South America will discuss issues that are of particular relevance to energy practitioners in Latin America and give their perspectives on the challenges and rewards of practicing energy law in their respective countries. During the course of this symposium you will hear from Luis Cuervo, Partner, Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli; Vera de Gyarfas, Foreign Legal Consultant, King & Spalding LLP; Roberto Aguirre Luzi, also from King & Spalding and Luiz de Lemos, Partner leading the Oil and Gas Practice Group, Campos Mello Advogados. Each speaker will give a 30-minute presentation followed by questions and discussion from the audience.Learn about issues that are of particular relevance to energy practitioners in Latin America and hear the perspectives of expert lawyers from that region. Please RSVP to David Leonard, Managing Director of the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law at dmleonard.jr@gmail.com by Thursday, March 31.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/10122/

  8. 1:00pm 2011-04-01T14:00-05:00
    Judicial Clerkship: Mock Interview

    The Honorable Richard C. Tallman, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Honorable Nancy K. Johnson, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, will interview a 3L and current law clerk and then discuss clerkship interviewing techniques to give students a flavor for the clerkship interview process. All students are invited to attend.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11383/

  9. 2:00pm 2011-04-01T15:00-05:00
    Small Group Discussions with Judges

    The Judicial Clerkship Advisors encourage 2Ls and 3Ls applying for judicial clerkships this year and 1Ls hoping to apply next summer to attend the Judicial Clerkship Workshop Small Group Discussions with Judges. Each of the participating judges will be leading a small discussion session on some aspect of the decisional process. Please be sure to RSVP for the small group discussions on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab and reviewing the reading materials online. Rooms will be assigned the day before the event and each student who RSVPs will be sent an email with the location for each judge.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11384/

  10. 3:00pm 2011-04-01T16:00-05:00
    Small Group Discussions with Judges

    The Judicial Clerkship Advisors encourage 2Ls and 3Ls applying for judicial clerkships this year and 1Ls hoping to apply next summer to attend the Judicial Clerkship Workshop Small Group Discussions with Judges. Each of the participating judges will be leading a small discussion session on some aspect of the decisional process. Please be sure to RSVP for the small group discussions on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab and reviewing the reading materials online. Rooms will be assigned the day before the event and each student who RSVPs will be sent an email with the location for each judge.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11385/

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