Events Calendar

The Declaration of Intent to Study Law must be be filed by all persons who have begun their law study at ABA-approved schools in Texas and intend to apply for licensure in Texas.

Your Declaration must be filed or postmarked by October 1st to be considered timely-filed. A $150 late fee will be imposed on all Declarations filed after October 1st.

(#CEWnp) Not sure you want to practice law? Learn how you can utilize your JD in various consultation careers. Lunch will be served afterwards. Co-sponsored by Beyond Any Bar. Please RSVP by Friday, September 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Application packets should be received by the CSO, in electronic form to Nicole Simmons at nsimmons@law.utexas.edu, by noon on Monday, October 3, 2011. Comments will be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011.

(#CEWtrans) Learn about careers in transactional law in both the private and public sectors. Panelists will discuss the various career options in transactional law, the market for transactional lawyers, the skills and training that are important, and how to enter the field. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Friday, September 30, on UT Law Symplicity

Fellowship application and supporting documents are due by mail on Monday, October 3, 2011, to the Skadden Fellowship office.

(#CEWlit) Learn about careers in litigation, what litigators find rewarding about their jobs, and the skills and experiences that are important for litigators. Lunch will be served afterwards. Please RSVP by Monday, October 3, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

The Power Lunch Series is designed to teach women law students in journal and student organization leadership positions the meaning of organizational power, and provide them with an understanding of how to gain and utilize that power in an effective and positive manner to achieve career success.

The PLS lessons are from the 2011 Women’s Power Summit on Law & Leadership. Hear video replays of two of the most thought-provoking panel

How will you balance children and a successful legal career? Let's talk about it. Join Law Students for Reproductive Justice, the Center for Women in Law, Women's Law Caucus and the Texas Journal of Women and the Law for an open conversation on parenting and careers in the law.

(#CEWre)Come learn more about real estate law from practitioners in the commercial, financial, and residential sectors. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

(#CEWjud)This program is highly recommended for 2Ls and 3Ls who are considering applying for judicial clerkships. Learn why clerking is a valuable experience and how to prepare now to become a great applicant. Get tips on selecting courts and judges, asking for letters of recommendation, and putting together a good application. RSVP by Wednesday, October 5, on

(#CEWlabor)Come learn about building an employment law practice from attorneys who represent employees, employers and government agencies. Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 5, on UT Law Symplicity by select

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

To outline or not to outline? Is that the question? Learn what an outline is and how it can help you. See examples of different forms of outlines. Yes, you have to do it yourself. Getting an outline from your roommate’s brother’s friend’s website won’t help you on the exam. Yes, you should already be thinking about exams.

NEW TIME and LOCATION. Elena Espinoza with Education Pioneers will be holding office hours on Monday, October 10, starting at 2:30 p.m. in the LBJ Office of Student and Alumni Programs, which is located on the first floor in Sid Richardson Hall (SRH 3.104).

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

Are you a 2L thinking of applying for a postgraduate public interest fellowship? Are you a 3L thinking about applying for one after your judicial clerkship? This panel presentation will address how you should be preparing now to position yourself as a viable candidate for these highly competitive fellowships. Lunch will be served afterwards. RSVP by Monday, October 10, on UT Law Symplic

The Power Lunch Series is designed to teach women law students in journal and student organization leadership positions the meaning of organizational power, and provide them with an understanding of how to gain and utilize that power in an effective and positive manner to achieve career success.

The PLS lessons are from the 2011 Women’s Power Summit on Law & Leadership. Hear video replays of two of the most thought-provoking panel

Students interested in health law are invited to share pizza and information about possible careers in the field. Hosted by Dr. Bill Sage, UT Law professor and Vice Provost for Health Affairs, with attorneys David Hilgers (Brown McCarroll) and Jerry Bell (Fulbright & Jaworski).

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

Fellowship application and supporting documents must be submitted online by Wednesday, October 12, 2011.

Education Pioneers is one of a very select few national organizations developing and infusing top leadership talent broadly into the education sector outside of the classroom. With a mission to identify, train, connect, and inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to transforming America’s education system to ensure that all students receive a quality education. Education Pioneers has been building a nationwide network of high-potential

On Wednesday, October 12, the IPLS will host the annual mixer with the Austin IP Law Association (AIPLA). Come join us and take this opportunity to meet several local attorneys in the IP practice.

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

(#CEWenergy)The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, & Energy Law, in conjunction with the Texas Oil & Gas Law Society and the Career Services Office, will be hosting its annual Energy Law Career Panel. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 12, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Join us for drinks and food at the American Constitution Society's Fall Happy Hour at Scholz Garten on Thursday, Oct. 13th at 5:30 PM. The American Constitution Society of Law & Policy is one of America's leading progressive legal organizations.

The majority of on-campus interviews (Session II) are held in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122). You should come by the Career Services Interview Suite prior to your interview to find out the exact location. Schedules will also be posted in the hallway in front of the Interview Suite by 6 p.m. the night before. The CSO offers 14 timed lockers, located next to TNH 3.129, that students may use while they are participating in OCI.

Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI) offers the Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship, an exceptional fellowship opportunity for a recent law or public policy graduate. Fellows receive an attractive salary and benefits (including school loan repayment assistance, based on need). Applications for the 2012 Fellowship are due Friday, October 14, 2011.

Are you working as an RA for a law school professor or just want to brush up on your research skills? To help you hit the ground running, the Tarlton Law Library is offering special research training for law students who are or may be RAs. All students are welcome. The class is on Friday, October 14 at 1 p.m. in Tarlton’s Computer Learning Center on the library’s third floor.

CHLSA will be grilling steak, chicken, and veggie fajitas on site and serving them up with all the fixings in the Atrium to fund scholarships.

The Power Lunch Series is designed to teach women law students in journal and student organization leadership positions the meaning of organizational power, and provide them with an understanding of how to gain and utilize that power in an effective and positive manner to achieve career success.

The PLS lessons are from the 2011 Women’s Power Summit on Law & Leadership. Hear video replays of two of the most thought-provoking panel

Please join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary, MISS REPRESENTATION, for the UT Community at the Student Activity Center on October 19. We will gather at 6 pm for a brief reception (light food to be provided), followed by the moving screening at 6:30, and a brief discussion after the movie with UT professors.

Rachel Stone ‘11, an honors intern with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will talk about HUD and how to successfully apply for their Honors Programs. HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housin

Issues to be discussed include: public school bullying and cyber bullying prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation; same-sex parents’ names appearing on adopted child’s birth certificate; removing homosexual conduct from the Texas Penal Code; adding gender identity or expression to Texas hate crimes law; and repealing Texas’ constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.

A night of poker and prizes at Buffalo Billiards, to benefit survivors of domestic violence in the Austin area. Event includes a poker tournament and a raffle that continues throughout the night. Doors open at 9pm, the tournament begins at 10pm, and the night concludes at 2am.

The Equal Justice Works annual Conference and Career Fair is the largest public interest career fair in the country. It is the only event, solely dedicated to law students, where you'll find more than 1,000 public interest-minded students representing 200 law schools from across the country coming together to explore career options with leading nonprofit organizations and government agencies. The Conference and Career Fair provides access to job

The Equal Justice Works annual Conference and Career Fair is the largest public interest career fair in the country. It is the only event, solely dedicated to law students, where you'll find more than 1,000 public interest-minded students representing 200 law schools from across the country coming together to explore career options with leading nonprofit organizations and government agencies. The Conference and Career Fair provides access to job

The Power Lunch Series is designed to teach women law students in journal and student organization leadership positions the meaning of organizational power, and provide them with an understanding of how to gain and utilize that power in an effective and positive manner to achieve career success.

The PLS lessons are from the 2011 Women’s Power Summit on Law & Leadership. Hear video replays of two of the most thought-provoking panel

We start off this year with Professor William Forbath, discussing his research on how Jewish lawyers a century ago used constitutional law to define what it meant to be both an American and a Jew. Join us on Wednesday, October 26 at 3:30 pm in the Sheffield Room. Light refreshments will be served.

1Ls: learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. All 1Ls must submit a copy of a legal-style resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment after November 1. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 26, on UT Law Symplici

1Ls: learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. All 1Ls must submit a copy of a legal-style resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment after November 1. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 26, on UT Law Symplicity by select

1Ls: learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. All 1Ls must submit a copy of a legal-style resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment after November 1. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 26, on UT Law Symplici

The International Student Interview Program (ISIP) is hosted annually by New York University School of Law. This consortium event is sponsored by 32 law schools nationwide to facilitate the hiring of highly qualified foreign-trained lawyers enrolled in LL.M. programs at each school. Over 1,400 candidates representing 75+ countries will have an opportunity to be considered for internship and permanent positions in the United States and abroad. The

Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas February 2012 Bar Exam: in order to sit for the exam, your In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam must be post-marked by Oct. 30, 2011. This deadline is strictly enforced.

All students who submitted their Texas "Declaration of Intention to Study Law" by October 1st are eligible to have their fingerprints taken on location at the University of Texas School of Law.

Space is limited and available on a first-registered basis. Only pre-registered students will be admitted.