Events Calendar
Friday, April 1
TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
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
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11380/TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
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.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11067/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
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.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11381/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
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.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11382/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
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. . Learn about issues that are of particular relevance to energy practitioners in Latin America and hear the perspectives of expert lawyers from that region.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/10122/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
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.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11383/Rooms are available at the website listed.
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
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11384/Rooms are available at the website listed.
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
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11385/Monday, April 4
TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Law School Colloquium on Justice Breyer's "Making Our Democracy Work", with Mitch Berman, Lynn Blais, and Sandy Levinson acting as commentators, Eidman Courtroom
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/04/11377/Tuesday, April 5
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
CHLSA's semi-annual Fajita Fiesta benefits our Endowed Scholarship Fund and features fresh and delicious steak, chicken, and vegetable fajitas with all the trimmings.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/05/11364/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Informal Student Meeting with Justice Breyer
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/05/11379/TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
Monday, April 5, 3:30—5:00 PM Judith Kimerling, CUNY School of Law "Oil, Litigation and Conservation in the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador: Can Cowode Law Protect the Rights of Indigenous Huaorani in the Oil Patch and Yasuni Biosphere Reserve?" Lecture co-sponsored by the Center for Global Energy, International Arbitration and Environmental Law
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/05/11235/TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
Interested in writing on to a journal? Come hear about dates and procedures. To help you decide which journals you're interested in, you'll hear from representatives of the various journals.
Texas Law Review is proud to sponsor and coordinate the annual write-on competition.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/05/11224/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
This is the second of two mandatory meetings for 2Ls and 3Ls who will be applying for judicial clerkships. UT Law Judicial Clerkship Advisors will discuss the clerkship application process in detail including summer deadlines and the two online systems students will be using to apply for clerkships.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/05/10275/Wednesday, April 6
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
Nicole Simmons, Public Interest Career Counselor with the CSO, along with 3Ls who have secured postgraduate fellowships, will discuss some of the more popular project-based fellowships obtained by UT Law graduates. Panelists will discuss the application process and provide strategies for putting together a competitive fellowship application. Lunch will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/06/10276/Career Services Office Library (TNH 3.130)
The Action Committee for Career Services will be having their next meeting on Wednesday, April 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the Career Services Office Library (TNH 3.130). We’ll have Tiff’s Treats and soft drinks. If you are interested in becoming involved next year – including assisting with Fall OCI Employer Check-In in August – this is the meeting for you. We will also be discussing the Happy Hour with Small & Midsize Firms and officer po
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/06/11421/TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
The Career Services Office is pleased to announce the 2011 Study Break Public Service Stipend Program. This Program is designed to provide stipends to fund public interest and government internships for a select number of first- and second-year UT Law students. The 2011 CSO Study Break Public Service Stipend is open to current 1Ls and 2Ls (Class of 2013 and 2012, respectively)
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/06/11389/TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
The Intellectual Property Law Society will host its last meeting WEDNESDAY 4/6/11.
Speakers: John Campbell Firm: McKool Smith Topic: Experience working on Microsoft v. i4i Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Room: 3.142 Food: TBD
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/06/11427/Thursday, April 7
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)
For 3Ls still seeking permanent employment, come learn about UT Law’s Long Career Launch Program. Strategies will be discussed on how to maximize the benefit of LCLP and similar postgraduate programs. You will also obtain practical advice on how to make your job search more efficient and productive. You may attend either the Thursday or Friday session.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/07/10277/Serrano's at Symphony Square, 1111 Red River Street in Austin
Students looking beyond large firms will find this reception a great opportunity to meet with attorneys from small and midsized firms as well as solo practitioners in a casual setting. This is a great way to expand your network, so don’t miss out! Dress is business casual. Additionally, the CSO is providing a student resume directory to practitioners attending the reception.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/07/10279/Friday, April 8
TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
For 3Ls still seeking permanent employment, come learn about UT Law’s Long Career Launch Program. Strategies will be discussed on how to maximize the benefit of LCLP and similar postgraduate programs. You will also obtain practical advice on how to make your job search more efficient and productive. You may attend either the Thursday or Friday session.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/08/10278/TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
Early Bar Prep continues with Torts.
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.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/08/11069/TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
Monday, April 11
Tuesday, April 12
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Please join us as Ronen Avraham presents “From PI to IP: Yet Another Unexpected Effect of Tort Reform.”
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/12/10109/Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask successful judicial clerkship candidates everything you’d like to know about the clerkship application process. This meeting is for 2Ls and 3Ls only. No faculty or CSO staff members will be present. Pizza will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/12/10647/CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Carlos Natarén, LLILAS Visiting Scholar anf professor of law at UNAM, and Antonio Caballero, direcotr of legal studies at CIDE, examine the judicial reforms enacted in Mexico in 2008 and their future impact on the country. Presented in Spanish with simultaneous translation provided.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/12/11494/Wednesday, April 13
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Whether you’re working at a small or large firm, learn the tips and tools you’ll need to succeed as a summer associate. Lunch will be served afterwards. RSVP by Tuesday, April 12, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/13/10362/TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
Early Bar Prep continues with Constitutional Law. Con Law scholar Erwin Chemerinsky presents.
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.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/13/11070/Thursday, April 14
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)
Come learn more about the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program, which provides summer internship opportunities for minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged students pursuing environmental, engineering, science-related, and public administration careers. Lunch will be served.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/14/11376/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
Friday, April 15
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
Early Bar Prep continues with Constitutional Law. Con Law scholar Erwin Chemerinsky presents.
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.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/15/11071/TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
Serrano's at Symphony Square, 1111 Red River Street in Austin
Please join us for the last meeting of the year to discuss the formation of the student group, Beyond the Bar, and the direction it will take in the fall. Beyond the Bar leaders for the 2011-12 academic year will be announced. Afterwards, join other business-minded UT Law students and alumni (nonpracticing and/or JDs with a McCombs degree) for a cash bar and old-school social networking. RSVP by noon on Friday, April 15, on UT Law Symplicity b
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/15/11561/Saturday, April 16
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
Sunday, April 17
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
Monday, April 18
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/18/11697/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
Monday, April 18, 3:30—5:30 PM Julie Mertus, American University School of International Service Lecture co-sponsored by the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/18/11236/Tuesday, April 19
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
Whether you’re working in a government agency or public interest organization, learn the tips and tools you’ll need to succeed in your summer internship. RSVP by Monday, April 18, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/19/10363/TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/19/11698/Wednesday, April 20
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
Need to take a break from studying for exams? Stop by the Atrium, visit with the CSO staff, have a snack, and find out about summer and fall interviewing opportunities. As part of Study Break, the Career Services Office is pleased to announce the 2011 Study Break Public Service Stipend Program. This Program is designed to provide stipends to fund public interest and government internships for a select number of 1Ls and 2Ls.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/20/10587/TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
Get ready for legal research at your job this summer or after law school! The library is holding a panel discussion by librarians and recent grads from the Austin offices of Vinson & Elkins and Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody. They will talk about what you need to know to do your best at your new job, whether it’s for the summer or after graduation.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/20/11463/TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/20/11699/Thursday, April 21
TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
Get ready for legal research at your job this summer or after law school! This session features Tarlton law librarians discussing about the best free and low cost legal research resources out there, from Google Scholar to Casemaker. This is information that is of use to anyone, whatever their future line of work.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/21/11464/Hackett Room (LLILAS), SRH 1.313
Ariel Dulitzky, Director of the UT Human Rights Clinic, member of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances discusses the recent UN mission to Mexico and provides a broader perspective on relationships between international and civil efforts and the Mexican government.Dr. Ricardo Ainslie, director of "¡Ya Basta!", a documentary on the epidemic of kidnappings and related crimes in Mexico will join the discussion
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/21/11612/The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/21/11700/Friday, April 22
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/22/11701/Saturday, April 23
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/23/11702/Sunday, April 24
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/24/11703/Monday, April 25
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/25/11705/Tuesday, April 26
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 2.124
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/26/11706/Wednesday, April 27
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/27/11707/Thursday, April 28
TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/28/11708/Friday, April 29
TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
The registration system (ROSE) opened on Monday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue to open daily (during specific times) through Friday, April 29.
For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/29/11709/