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Tuesday, November 1

8:30am4:30pm
Fingerprint Sessions

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/01/12568/
11:30am12:30pm
Dean Sager on the Constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Join Dean Sager and the American Constitution Society for a conversation on why the Supreme Court should uphold President Obama’s landmark healthcare legislation. Dean Sager will respond to popular arguments raised against the Act’s constitutionality, including those advanced in Doug Bandow’s recent talk, and take your questions on this important national issue. Austin's Pizza will be provided.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/01/12812/
Deadline: 12:00pm
Fried Frank Fellowship Application Deadline

Fried Frank has created unique programs that effectively bridge the worlds of private law firm litigation and public service law by joining with two of the country's leading civil rights advocacy organizations, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF). The application deadline for all programs is November 1,

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/01/12633/
Deadline: 12:00pm
ABA Section of Taxation Public Service Fellowship Application Deadline

The American Bar Association Section of Taxation is pleased to announce that the application period for its Public Service Fellowship program for 2012-14 is now open. Applications must be received by November 1, 2011 to be considered.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/01/12634/

Wednesday, November 2

8:30am4:30pm
Fingerprint Sessions

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/02/12569/

Thursday, November 3

11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Elizabeth Emens (Columbia Law School)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/03/11852/
11:30am12:30pm
Human Rights Law Society meeting

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
5:30pm7:30pm
Cocktails & Conversation

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center

All UT Law students and alumni are invited to attend the CSO's 14th Annual Cocktails & Conversation networking reception, which provides the perfect opportunity to meet and network in a casual setting with UT Law alumni and friends. 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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/03/12404/

Friday, November 4

Saturday, November 5

Sunday, November 6

12:00pm3:00pm

Monday, November 7

All day
West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair - Registration Opens

The West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair is a recruitment venue for employers who are interested in enlisting international legal talents and for internationally trained lawyers who are currently enrolled in an LL.M. program at a participating law school. UCLA School of Law serves as the event's organizer and host while a consortium of 19 campuses participate in the program. a

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/07/12804/
11:30am12:15pm
1L Skills Session: Exam Taking

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Come hear from faculty and current students on how to study for and take law school exams.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/07/12501/
11:30am1:30pm
Lives in the Law Speaker Karen Lash

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Tuesday, November 8

Wednesday, November 9

3:30pm4:30pm
Tarlton Talks: Faculty Speak About Research

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Do you wonder what your professors work on outside of the classroom? Here’s your chance to find out! Our next speaker is Professor Linda Mullenix, who will discuss her research on remediating victims of mass disaster, including 9/11 and the BP Gulf Oil Spill. Join us on Wednesday, November 9 at 3:30 pm in the Sheffield Room. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/09/12664/

Thursday, November 10

11:30am12:30pm
Dean's Forum Luncheon: Bob Estrada

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
12:30pm1:30pm
3:30pm5:30pm
Human Right to Health

JON 5.257 (Seminar Room)
3:30pm
Implications of Mandatory Ultrasound Laws

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

This summer, Governor Rick Perry signed into law a mandatory ultrasound bill. Not long after, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit to stop the law in its tracks. What happens now?

Implications of Mandatory Ultrasound Laws November 10, 2011 at 3:30pm, TNH 2.140

Featuring: Professor Carol Sanger of Columbia Law School TX State Representative Donna Howard, Blake Rocap, NARAL Lobbyist, and UT Professor Gretchen Ritter, Vice

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/10/12807/
6:00pm8:00pm
Beyond Any Bar Fall Alumni-Student Mixer

Icenhauer's Bar, 83 Rainey Street, Austin TX, 78701

Beyond Any Bar will be hosting its Fall Alumni-Student Mixer on Thursday, November 10 at Icenhauer's on Rainey Street. To RSVP, please email Juliana Mulholland at juliana.mulholland@gmail.com. This event is free to all Beyond Any Bar members. For details on how to become a member, please contact Luis Rincon, BAB President, at luisfrincon@gmail.com.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/10/12872/

Friday, November 11

CANCELED
Faculty Colloquium - Erin Murphy (NYU Law)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/11/11901/
2:00pm3:00pm
1L Practice Exam

A practice question will be administered under testing conditions to all 1L sections.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/11/12502/
Deadline: 5:00pm
ABA Judicial Clerkship Program - Application Deadline

1Ls/2Ls: To apply, please submit a copy of your resume, law school transcript (2Ls only), and a one-page essay that describes why you want to attend the conference and why you think it would be beneficial to you, by 5 p.m. on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, to Rémi Ratliff, Director of Judicial Programs, at rratliff@law.utexas.edu.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/11/12802/

Monday, November 14

11:15am1:00pm
Panel: Careers in Sports, Film, Social Media, & Publishing

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Do you like sports and entertainment? Are you interested in learning about how UT Law alumni have used their JD to go into professional sports management, film and TV production, and journalism? Then come check out Beyond Any Bar's 3rd speaker series on "Career Paths Less Traveled" co-sponsored by the Texas Review of Entertainment & Sports Law(TRESL) on November 14th!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/14/12860/
3:30pm5:30pm
Human Rights Happy Hour: Henry Steiner

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Tuesday, November 15

6:00pm8:30pm
CHLSA Thanksgiving

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

CHLSA Members and invited guests will be treated to a delicious catered thanksgiving meal.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/15/12953/

Wednesday, November 16

Thursday, November 17

11:30am12:30pm
Human Rights Law Society meeting

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
3:30pm5:30pm
Thomas Christiano

JON 5.257 (Seminar Room)

Monday, November 21

11:30am12:30pm

Tuesday, November 22

Wednesday, November 23

8:00am9:15am
Contractor work

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))
8:00am9:15am
Contractor work

JON 6.206 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers)
10:45am1:45pm
Contractor work

JON 6.207 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers (6.207 / 6.208))
11:45am3:15pm
Contractor work

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Thursday, November 24

Friday, November 25

Saturday, November 26

Tuesday, November 29

CANCELED
Drawing Board Luncheon - Matthew L. Spitzer (UT School of Law)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/29/12755/
4:30pm
Adv Pros. Seminar

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
10:00pm
UT Law Professional Development Institute - Registration Opens

Online registration for the UT Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared For Practice will open on Tuesday, November 29, at 10:00 p.m. Enrollment is limited, and will be awarded on a first-come basis to the first 125 UT Law students who register. In order for your registration to be accepted, you must commit to attending all six sessions.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/29/13014/

Wednesday, November 30

All day
Texas July 2012 Bar Exam Applications Now Accepted

Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas July 2012 Bar Exam: your In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam may be timely filed with the Texas Board of Law Examiners (BLE) between today and Jan. 30, 2012. This deadline is strictly enforced. A $150 late fee will apply for all applications filed after Jan. 30 and up to the March 30, 2012 Absolute Deadline.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/11/30/9228/
5:30pm7:00pm