Events Calendar

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. If interview slots remain available, the CSO will notify 2Ls and 3Ls that they may register as well.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/23/12793/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/23/13532/

Dean Lindquist and the SBA will hold this semester's first Town Hall Meeting. Dean Lindquist will give a report on the State of the Law School, take questions, and join in discussion. The primary topics will be:

• The Transition in the Office of the Dean

• The Search for a Permanent Dean

• The Current State and Future of the Law School

Cookies and soft drinks will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/23/13496/

Westlaw update for Legal Writing Instructors.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/23/12865/

Each spring the CSO presents a Mock Interview Program where attorneys come on campus to provide mock interviews with 1L students prior to Spring OCI and Public Service Career Fair. If interview slots remain available, the CSO will notify 2Ls and 3Ls that they may register as well.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/24/12794/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/24/13552/

HRLS meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/24/13534/

ACLU Pro Bono Know Your Rights Training

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/24/13012/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/25/13553/

Career Counselor Natalie Aitken will discuss strategies and tips to help international LL.M.s build their professional network.

Pizza will be served. RSVP on UT Law Symplicity by Tuesday, January 24, by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/25/13492/

This is the first of a two-part webinar series, co-sponsored by NALP and Equal Justice Works, which will provide law students with insight on the key elements of the summer public interest job application process. Attorneys with years of application review experience will highlight do’s and don’ts and explain how and why public interest application materials may substantively differ from law firm materials. Panelists include Steve Grumm, Director of Public Service Initiatives, NALP; Stuart Smith, Director of Legal Recruitment, New York City Law Department; and Nicole Vikan, Assistant Director for Public Interest & Government Careers, Georgetown University Law Center.

We invite you to watch this webinar. Cookies will be served. RSVP on UT Law Symplicity by Tuesday, January 24, by selecting the 'Events' tab.

If you are unable to attend, you may register for the webinar directly.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/25/13493/

UT Law alumnus and MALDEF Legislative Staff Attorney Luis Figueroa will discuss immigration legislation that various states have recently adopted. He will address the legal and policy implications of the new immigration laws, as well as the role Texas plays in this national discussion.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/25/12899/

Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 26-27, 2012, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite. On Thursday, January 26, certain employers will also host informational tables in the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/26/12380/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/26/13554/

During the first day of Public Service Career Fair, representatives from public interest organizations, as well as federal, state and local government agencies will host informational tables, which provide an excellent opportunity for students to network and find out about current volunteer opportunities, summer internships and postgraduate positions. All UT Law students are encouraged to stop by. Please be sure to bring a copy of your resume for employers participating in Table Talk as they may request a copy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/26/12381/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/26/12153/

Guest speaker Harry Reasoner,'62. RSVP required. Event is open to the first 35 students who respond.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/26/12324/

Meet and listen to Professor Lynn Blais, Leroy G. Denman, Jr. Regents Professor in Real Property Law, discuss current projects she is working on and other areas of interest to her in a relaxed setting. Professor Blais is a Co-Director of the Supreme Court Clinic. In addition, she teaches Administrative Law, Environmental Law, and Property. Her research focuses on the allocation of property rights and natural resources and the decision making processes underlying these allocations.Lunch will be served. RSVP to Gena Dawson at gdawson@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/26/13483/

Learn about practicing as a legal aid attorney, internship opportunities through the Texas Access to Justice Commission and the State Bar of Texas, and about the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program. Panelists include Mary Christine Reed ‘93, Attorney and Team Manager for Foster Youth Project at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid; Hannah Silk Kapasi, Staff Attorney, Texas Access to Justice Commission; and Adriana Corral, ’13. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the State Bar of Texas Law Student Division and UT Law Career Services Office.

RSVP on Eventbrite at http://accessjustice.eventbrite.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/26/13518/

Youth Court Legal Pub Trivia Fundraiser Venue: The Blind Pig, 317 East 6th Street

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/26/12434/

Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 26-27, 2012, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite. On Thursday, January 26, certain employers will also host informational tables in the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/27/12382/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/27/13555/

On Friday, January 27, Heather Jarvis will be speaking about "Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps" during lunch from noon-1:15 p.m. as part of the Public Service Career Fair. Many government and nonprofit professionals stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. But the program requirements can be confusing. Heather knows how to break it down step-by-step so it makes sense once and for all.

A former capital defense attorney with law school debt, Heather Jarvis now dedicates her expertise to helping student loan borrowers make better decisions so that higher education can be a reality for all - not just those who can afford it. Specializing in training for high-debt borrowers and the people who love them, Heather has provided guidance and information to thousands of students and alumni. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at UTLawJarvis.eventbrite.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/27/13132/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/28/13556/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/29/13557/

Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas July 2012 Bar Exam: in order for your In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam to be considered timely-filed it must be postmarked by 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 postmark deadline.

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/30/9229/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/30/13558/

Notaries public will be made available at the Law School in the Susman Godfrey Atrium from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Monday, January 30. All students needing to have materials notarized prior to their January bar exam deadlines should plan to attend this clinic.

Please note that notary services will NOT be available at the Law School at any other time.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/30/13500/

First, second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Spring On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Online bidding takes place January 30-February 6, 2012.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/30/12775/

UT Law’s LexisNexis representative, Jaclyn Thompson, provides an update for faculty on the latest LexisNexis features.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/30/12956/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/31/13559/

Texas Law Students for Reproductive Justice educate, organize, and support law students to ensure that a new generation of advocates will be prepared to protect and expand reproductive rights as basic civil and human rights.

Come to our first meeting of the semester on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 3:15 in rm. 3.124.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/01/31/13631/

Last day to drop a course for a refund. Adds after this date will be billed, even if a drop is made.

This is the 12th class day. All courses dropped after this date will appear on your transcript.

Payment for added courses is due by 5:00 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13144/

For more information, visit www.utexas.edu/law/admissions/

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13214/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13560/

All UT Law students are welcome to stop by for breakfast tacos and meet with the Austin, Dallas, and Houston hiring partners of Andrews Kurth LLP. This is a great opportunity for 1Ls to learn more about the firm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13598/

This is the second of a two-part webinar series, co-sponsored by NALP and Equal Justice Works, which will provide law students with insight on the key elements of the summer public interest job application process. Attorneys with years of experience in candidate selection will highlight do’s and don’ts and explore the dynamics of personal interactions in interviews and networking situations. Panelists include Nicole Simmons ‘07, Public Interest Career Counselor, The University of Texas School of Law; Nita Mazumder, Program Manager for Law School Relations, Equal Justice Works; and David Zisser, Associate Counsel, The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

We invite you to watch this webinar. Pizza will be served. RSVP on UT Law Symplicity by Tuesday, January 31, by selecting the 'Events' tab.

If you are unable to attend, you may register for the webinar directly.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13519/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13393/

Do you wonder what your professors work on outside of the classroom? Here’s your chance to find out! Our next speaker is Professor Bill Allison, Director of the Criminal Defense Clinic at UT Law. Professor Allison will discuss some of his notable cases, including the Michael Morton case. Morton spent nearly 25 years in prison for a murder he did not commit and was released in October, 2011. Join us on Wednesday, February 1 at 3:30 pm in the Sheffield Room. Light refreshments will be served. We will be recording the session for those who can’t make it – a link will be posted on the Library’s blog.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13075/

An attorney from Akin Gump will speak to the Intellectual Property Law Society about his practice.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13494/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/02/13561/

Prof. Mark Tushnet from Harvard presents his paper "Art and the First Amendment" at Profs. Berman, Sager and Ferejohn's Colloquium.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/02/13667/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and a writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by February 3rd. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after an application is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Brenna McGee at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/03/13562/

The ten years since the attacks of 9/11 and range of government responses have featured important and competing trends in the arena of civil rights damages litigation. This conference will bring together leading civil rights litigators, advocates, and scholars in criminal justice, racial justice, immigration, and national security to explore the confluence of these trends across substantive areas, discussing both concrete litigation strategies as well as the broader practical and theoretical context in which these remedial barriers operate.

The day will consist of three panels addressing immunities, Bivens doctrine, and privileges and secrecy, as well as a lunchtime keynote address by Susan Herman, President of the American Civil Liberties Union, chaired professor of law at Brooklyn Law School, and author of the recently published Taking Liberties: The War on Terror and the Erosion of American Democracy.

For more information about the conference and how to register, please consult the conference website: http://www.utexas.edu/law/centers/publicinterest/events/civilrights.html

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/03/12631/

A luncheon meeting for planning the 100th Anniversary of the Chancellors

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/03/13636/

Tentative date for sculpture unveiling

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/03/12958/

Law students perform in a mock trial with Gold E. Locks, a well-known storybook figure, as the defendant. The Honorable Edward C. Prado, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, will preside. Children in the courtroom will be selected to serve as the jurors.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/04/13727/