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February 19
  1. 12:00pm
    Spring OCI - Alternate Sched. Ends

    Alternate students have until noon to schedule interviews via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/19/12780/

February 20
  1. 10:30am 2012-02-20T00:00-06:00
    LAW WEEK - Monday

    44th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2012 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

    Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

    **Law Week Schedule** Casino Night tickets will be on sale in the Atrium 10:30-2:30 M-Th!

    MONDAY 10:30 a.m. Clothing & Book Drive Kickoff: bring a used book or clothing item in exchange for a FREE LAW WEEK TSHIRT! 10:30 a.m. Tag Jurisdiction Kickoff: assassins-like competition, email tag.jurisdiction@gmail.com to sign up, grand prize of 2 Casino Night Tickets! 3:30 p.m. Pizza with the Interim Dean

    TUESDAY 10:30 a.m. Meet & Greet with the SBA and Free Breakfast Tacos

    WEDNESDAY VolleyBar Review evening: hosted by Delta Theta Phi, details TBA

    THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Blood Drive in the Atrium

    FRIDAY 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Casino Night: at the Austin Hilton, tickets on sale at the door and in the Atrium M-Th 10:30-2:30 https://www.facebook.com/events/132904776827331/

    SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. People's Law School: volunteers needed! email texas.sba@gmail.com, P.Terry's gift cards for those who sign up for the 8:00a.m. shift!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/20/13661/

  2. 3:30pm 2012-02-20T17:30-06:00
    Human Rights Happy Hour: Jorge Contesse

    Please join us for the first event in our spring Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series. Professor Jorge Contesse of the Universidad Diego Portales in Chile will present a talk entitled “Inter-American Constitutionalism: The Creation and Internalization of Human Rights.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place on Monday, February 20th, from 3:30-5:30pm, in TNH 3.142 at the University of Texas School of Law. Daniel Brinks, Associate Professor of Government and Co-Director of the Rapoport Center, will serve as a respondent to his talk.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/20/13812/

February 21
  1. 10:00am 2012-02-21T14:00-06:00
    Learn.Speak.Act.Against Trafficking

    Come participate in an anti-trafficking event sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society! You will be given the identity of a fictional trafficking victim and will have to navigate the hurdles that he or she would face in accessing legal and social services. This is an opportunity to learn about human trafficking and speak with organizations that work with trafficking victims. Prizes and scorecards are involved...

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13796/

  2. 10:30am 2012-02-21T00:00-06:00
    LAW WEEK - Tuesday

    44th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2012 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

    Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

    **Law Week Schedule** Casino Night tickets will be on sale in the Atrium 10:30-2:30 M-Th!

    MONDAY 10:30 a.m. Clothing & Book Drive Kickoff: bring a used book or clothing item in exchange for a FREE LAW WEEK TSHIRT! 10:30 a.m. Tag Jurisdiction Kickoff: assassins-like competition, email tag.jurisdiction@gmail.com to sign up, grand prize of 2 Casino Night Tickets! 3:30 p.m. Pizza with the Interim Dean

    TUESDAY 10:30 a.m. Meet & Greet with the SBA and Free Breakfast Tacos

    WEDNESDAY VolleyBar Review evening: hosted by Delta Theta Phi, details TBA

    THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Blood Drive in the Atrium

    FRIDAY 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Casino Night: at the Austin Hilton, tickets on sale at the door and in the Atrium M-Th 10:30-2:30 https://www.facebook.com/events/132904776827331/

    SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. People's Law School: volunteers needed! email texas.sba@gmail.com, P.Terry's gift cards for those who sign up for the 8:00a.m. shift!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13662/

  3. 11:30am 2012-02-21T12:30-06:00
    Drawing Board Luncheon - Larry Laudan

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13612/

  4. 11:30am 2012-02-21T12:30-06:00
    Meet U.S. Attorney Robert Pitman

    Former federal prosecutor and magistrate judge Robert Pitman will discuss his recent nomination and confirmation as United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas, his career as a prosecutor, his experience as an “out” gay man working in law, and his reflections on what makes a competitive clerkship applicant.Co-sponsored by OUTLaw, American Constitution Society, and the Career Services Office.

    Lunch will be served. RSVP on OUTLAW's website.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13750/

  5. 3:15pm 2012-02-21T00:00-06:00
    Meeting: Texas LSRJ

    Come to our meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 3:15pm in rm. 3.124

    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.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13633/

  6. 5:30pm 2012-02-21T18:30-06:00
    ACCS Meeting

    The Action Committee for Career Services will be holding a meeting to discuss upcoming projects. Current and new members are invited to attend.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13933/

  7. 6:00pm 2012-02-21T20:30-06:00
    Endowed lecture with Scott Horton

    Scott Horton, distinguished alum, law professor, and writer for Harper's will present a lecture followed by a panel discussion featuring Profs Robert Chesney, Philip Bobbitt, and Jeffrey Tulis. The lecture begins at 6:30pm with a reception in the Jamail Pavilion at 6:00pm.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/12354/

  8. 6:00pm 2012-02-21T19:30-06:00
    New York Alumni Reception

    The Alumni Association is hosting a reception for New York alumni on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the law firm of Covington & Burling, 620 Eighth Avenue, NYC.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13694/

  9. 10:00pm 2012-02-21T00:00-06:00
    Sign Up for Speed Networking

    Back by popular demand! Participating students will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with legal professionals from a variety of practice areas, as well as fellow students, during several short (8-10 minutes) speed networking rounds on March 1. Space is limited to the first 50 students who sign up starting at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, on UT Law Symplicity (select the “Events” tab). There will be a waitlist option should the event fill up early.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13936/

February 22
  1. 10:30am 2012-02-22T00:00-06:00
    VolleyBar Review - LAW WEEK - Wednesday

    Calling all Volleyball Stars and Starlets:

    In lieu of a bar review next week, Delta Theta Phi will be hosting its second annual VolleyBar Review: A Charity Fundraiser Volleyball Tournament on WEDNESDAY 2/22! Last year's event was a great success, and with amazing participation from journals, student orgs, and affinity groups we raised over $1000 for Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas. So, get your team (or teams, if you dare) prepared and register every day in the atrium before next Wednesday!

    Where: Aussie's Grill & Beach Bar, 306 Barton Springs Rd When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Tournament: 8:00PM-12:30AM Bar Review: 8:00PM - 2:00AM

    Benefitting: Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas

    Drink Specials: Free drink tickets for tournament participants and early spectators, sponsored by Kaplan $3 Ritas; rocks or frozen $3 Land Shark and Dos XX pints $2 “Throwback” Cans (PBR, Lone Star, Keystone Lt.)

    Cost: Come cheer for free, or enter the tournament for: $10/person or $40/team of 4 (Non-DTP members) $5/person or $20/team of 4 (Current DTP members) FREE for New DTP members (Stop by the atrium table for membership information) Tournament entry includes a T-shirt and drink ticket for each tournament participant!

    Prizes: Grand Prize: Engraved trophy, $1000 off Kaplan Bar Review Course for winning team Best Team Theme: Crown & Anchor Gift cards Various gift cards for Second Place, Semi-finalists, MVP, Spike of the Night, and Best Volleyball Attire (multiple!)

    So come out, drink, be merry, and dominate the lesser student orgs on the sand-court. Now we can establish the true pecking order of the journals and orgs, once and for all (well, until next year).

    Questions? Ask the Coach at texasdtp@gmail.com

    44th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2012 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

    Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

    **Law Week Schedule** Casino Night tickets will be on sale in the Atrium 10:30-2:30 M-Th!

    MONDAY 10:30 a.m. Clothing & Book Drive Kickoff: bring a used book or clothing item in exchange for a FREE LAW WEEK TSHIRT! 10:30 a.m. Tag Jurisdiction Kickoff: assassins-like competition, email tag.jurisdiction@gmail.com to sign up, grand prize of 2 Casino Night Tickets! 3:30 p.m. Pizza with the Interim Dean

    TUESDAY 10:30 a.m. Meet & Greet with the SBA and Free Breakfast Tacos

    WEDNESDAY VolleyBar Review evening: hosted by Delta Theta Phi, details TBA

    THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Blood Drive in the Atrium

    FRIDAY 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Casino Night: at the Austin Hilton, tickets on sale at the door and in the Atrium M-Th 10:30-2:30 https://www.facebook.com/events/132904776827331/

    SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. People's Law School: volunteers needed! email texas.sba@gmail.com, P.Terry's gift cards for those who sign up for the 8:00a.m. shift!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/22/13663/

  2. 3:30pm 2012-02-22T18:00-06:00
    3L Early Bar Prep - Contracts w/ Sokolow

    The bar exam includes 200 multiple choice questions in six basic areas of law, including Contracts. In this session, students will review basic portions of Contract law with our own Professor David Sokolow in preparation for the July Bar exam. Students will also answer sample bar questions on Contracts, using skills learned in earlier sessions.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/22/13706/

  3. 8:00pm 2012-02-22T14:00-06:00
    DTP VolleyBar Review

    Delta Theta Phi's 2nd annual lawschool volleyball tournament benefitting Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/22/13814/

February 23
  1. 10:30am 2012-02-23T00:00-06:00
    LAW WEEK - Thursday

    44th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2012 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

    Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

    **Law Week Schedule** Casino Night tickets will be on sale in the Atrium 10:30-2:30 M-Th!

    MONDAY 10:30 a.m. Clothing & Book Drive Kickoff: bring a used book or clothing item in exchange for a FREE LAW WEEK TSHIRT! 10:30 a.m. Tag Jurisdiction Kickoff: assassins-like competition, email tag.jurisdiction@gmail.com to sign up, grand prize of 2 Casino Night Tickets! 3:30 p.m. Pizza with the Interim Dean

    TUESDAY 10:30 a.m. Meet & Greet with the SBA and Free Breakfast Tacos

    WEDNESDAY VolleyBar Review evening: hosted by Delta Theta Phi, details TBA

    THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Blood Drive in the Atrium

    FRIDAY 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Casino Night: at the Austin Hilton, tickets on sale at the door and in the Atrium M-Th 10:30-2:30 https://www.facebook.com/events/132904776827331/

    SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. People's Law School: volunteers needed! email texas.sba@gmail.com, P.Terry's gift cards for those who sign up for the 8:00a.m. shift!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/23/13664/

  2. 11:30am 2012-02-23T12:30-06:00
    Dean's Forum Luncheon: Tom Loeffler

    Tom Loeffler will be the guest speaker. RSVP required. Event is open to the first 35 students who respond.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/23/12325/

  3. 11:30am 2012-02-23T12:30-06:00
    Sandra Froman on Gun Control

    The Federalist Society presents Sandra Froman, President of the NRA, speaking on the topic of Gun Control.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/23/13733/

  4. 12:00pm 2012-02-23T16:00-06:00
    International Arbitration in Latin Am.

    With the rise of globalization and international investment, a new field of international law has developed rapidly that defines the obligations of host states toward foreign investors. This symposium will focus on recent developments in international arbitrations arising between investors and Latin American governments. Please join us at noon in the Jamail Pavilion for lunch and then the symposium from 1-4 in JON 5.206.

    Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Gena Dawson gdawson@law.utexas.edu.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/23/13653/

  5. 3:30pm 2012-02-23T17:30-06:00
    Seminar on Constitutional and Legal Theo

    Profs. Berman, Ferejohn and Sager's Seminar #29875 Spring 2012

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/23/13741/

February 24
  1. 8:30am 2012-02-24T16:30-06:00
    TRESL's ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

    The Texas Review of Entertainment and Sports Law holds an annual symposium. Our topic for this year will be The Evolution of Entertainment and Sports Law: Breaking Technological and Geographical Barriers. For this year's symposium we have the honor to welcome Professors Daniel Gandert, Lucas A. Powe Jr., Michael J Cramer, prominent entertainment attorneys Mr. Joseph A. Stallone and Lawrence Waks among others to discuss our topic. A special invitation luncheon will also be held during this event. For agenda and additional information please contact Ms. Abril Davila at symposiumeditor.tresl@gmail.com

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13517/

  2. 8:45am 2012-02-24T18:00-06:00
    Texas Law Review Symposium

    The Texas Law Review has partnered with Professor Henry T.C. Hu to host a symposium focused on the landscape of modern capital markets and corporations. The symposium, Reshaping Capital Markets and Institutions: Twenty Years On, will take place in Austin, Texas on February 24–25, 2012.

    Envisioned as a follow-up to Texas Law Review’s groundbreaking 1991 symposium issue on financial innovation, also in partnership with Professor Hu, this event will bring together exceptional academics, practitioners, and regulators to present papers examining various elements of the current financial landscape.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13336/

  3. 9:30am 2012-02-24T12:15-06:00
    3L Early Bar Prep Contracts w/ Sokolow

    The bar exam includes 200 multiple choice questions in six basic areas of law, including Contracts. In this session, students will review basic portions of Contract law with our own Professor David Sokolow in preparation for the July Bar exam. Students will also answer sample bar questions on Contracts, using skills learned in earlier sessions.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13707/

  4. 10:00am 2012-02-24T14:00-06:00
    UT Law CLE Planning Committee Meeting -

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13394/

  5. 10:00am 2012-02-24T14:00-06:00
    UT Law CLE AL12 Planning Me

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13435/

  6. 10:00pm 2012-02-24T00:00-06:00
    Casino Night sponsored by the SBA

    Mark your calendars for Casino Night on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 10p.m.-2a.m. More details to come!

    Tickets will be on sale Monday, 2/20-Thursday 2/23 from 10:30-2:30 in the Atrium.

    http://www.facebook.com/UTLawSBA

    Casino Night is the culmination of Law Week 2/20/12-2/24/12.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/12900/

  7. 10:00pm 2012-02-24T00:00-06:00
    LAW WEEK - Friday CASINO NIGHT!

    44th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2012 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

    Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

    **Law Week Schedule** Casino Night tickets will be on sale in the Atrium 10:30-2:30 M-Th!

    MONDAY 10:30 a.m. Clothing & Book Drive Kickoff: bring a used book or clothing item in exchange for a FREE LAW WEEK TSHIRT! 10:30 a.m. Tag Jurisdiction Kickoff: assassins-like competition, email tag.jurisdiction@gmail.com to sign up, grand prize of 2 Casino Night Tickets! 3:30 p.m. Pizza with the Interim Dean

    TUESDAY 10:30 a.m. Meet & Greet with the SBA and Free Breakfast Tacos

    WEDNESDAY VolleyBar Review evening: hosted by Delta Theta Phi, details TBA

    THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Blood Drive in the Atrium

    FRIDAY 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Casino Night: at the Austin Hilton, tickets on sale at the door and in the Atrium M-Th 10:30-2:30 https://www.facebook.com/events/132904776827331/

    SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. People's Law School: volunteers needed! email texas.sba@gmail.com, P.Terry's gift cards for those who sign up for the 8:00a.m. shift!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13658/

February 25
  1. 8:00am 2012-02-25T00:00-06:00
    Law WEEK - Saturday

    44th Annual W. Page Keeton LAW WEEK 2012 sponsored by the Student Bar Association

    Law Week is filled with awesome social events, building community, and supporting local charities!

    **Law Week Schedule** Casino Night tickets will be on sale in the Atrium 10:30-2:30 M-Th!

    MONDAY 10:30 a.m. Clothing & Book Drive Kickoff: bring a used book or clothing item in exchange for a FREE LAW WEEK TSHIRT! 10:30 a.m. Tag Jurisdiction Kickoff: assassins-like competition, email tag.jurisdiction@gmail.com to sign up, grand prize of 2 Casino Night Tickets! 3:30 p.m. Pizza with the Interim Dean

    TUESDAY 10:30 a.m. Meet & Greet with the SBA and Free Breakfast Tacos

    WEDNESDAY VolleyBar Review evening: hosted by Delta Theta Phi, details TBA

    THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Blood Drive in the Atrium

    FRIDAY 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Casino Night: at the Austin Hilton, tickets on sale at the door and in the Atrium M-Th 10:30-2:30 https://www.facebook.com/events/132904776827331/

    SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. People's Law School with the Austin Bar Association: volunteers needed! email texas.sba@gmail.com, P.Terry's gift cards for those who sign up for the 8:00a.m. shift! It's a great way to meet local lawyers.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/25/13666/

  2. 8:15am 2012-02-25T12:00-06:00
    Texas Law Review Symposium

    The Texas Law Review has partnered with Professor Henry T.C. Hu to host a symposium focused on the landscape of modern capital markets and corporations. The symposium, Reshaping Capital Markets and Institutions: Twenty Years On, will take place in Austin, Texas on February 24–25, 2012.

    Envisioned as a follow-up to Texas Law Review’s groundbreaking 1991 symposium issue on financial innovation, also in partnership with Professor Hu, this event will bring together exceptional academics, practitioners, and regulators to present papers examining various elements of the current financial landscape.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/25/13337/

  3. 8:30am 2012-02-25T16:30-06:00
    Spring Trial Academy

    Spring Trial Academy

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/25/13816/