Events Calendar

Now viewing: February 26–March 10, 2012

Monday, February 27

All day
Spring On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/27/12781/
3:30pm4:30pm
Women's Law Caucus Member Meeting

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Tuesday, February 28

All day
Spring On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/28/12782/
11:30am12:30pm
Drawing Board Luncheon - Julius G. Getman (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/2012/02/28/13652/

Wednesday, February 29

All day
Spring On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/29/12783/
11:30am12:30pm
TCEQ Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program Informational Session

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Come learn about the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program, which provides summer internship opportunities for students pursuing environmental, engineering, science-related, public administration and legal careers. Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 28, on

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/29/13967/
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 speakers, Professor John Golden and UT alum and Adjunct Professor Scott Keller, clerked for the Supreme Court of the United States and will speak about their experiences. Join us on Wednesday, February 29 at 3:30 pm in the Sheffield Room for an inside view into the workings of the nation's highest court. Light refreshments will be serv

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/29/13448/
3:30pm6:00pm
3L Early Bar Prep - Con Law

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

The bar exam includes 200 multiple choice questions in six basic areas of law, including Conlaw. In this session, students will review basic portions of Con Law with Prof. Erwin Chemerinsky in preparation for the July Bar exam. Students will also answer sample bar questions on Con Law, using skills learned in earlier sessions.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/29/13710/
3:30pm4:30pm
6:00pm7:00pm
IPLS Meeting

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Thursday, March 1

All day
Spring On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/01/12784/
11:30am12:30pm
Becoming a Connector: Networking That Works

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Learn how to overcome the fear of networking and how to successfully strategize your networking options through in-person and social media connections. Presented by T.J. Duane of Lateral Link (New York) and Mardy Sackley of Lateral Link (Dallas). Pizza will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, February 29, on

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/01/13934/
12:30pm1:30pm
3:30pm5:30pm
Colloquium Const./Legal Theory

JON 5.257

Colloquium #29875

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/01/13755/
5:30pm7:00pm
Speed Networking

George's Cafe Downstairs

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 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Due to the structure of the program, we request that participants commit to attend the entire speed networking portion of the event from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/01/13935/
5:30pm7:30pm
American Constitution Society Spring Happy Hour

This Thursday we're having our Spring Attorney-Student Happy Hour at the Dog & Duck. We usually have a great turnout of students, recent grads, faculty, and local attorneys. Feel free to bring friends or significant others.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/01/14004/

Friday, March 2

All day
Spring On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/02/12785/
9:30am12:15pm
3L Early Bar Prep - Con Law

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

The bar exam includes 200 multiple choice questions in six basic areas of law, including Conlaw. In this session, students will review basic portions of Con Law with Prof. Erwin Chemerinsky in preparation for the July Bar exam. Students will also answer sample bar questions on Con Law, using skills learned in earlier sessions.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/02/13708/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - William ("Terry") W. Fisher (Harvard 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/2012/03/02/12503/

Saturday, March 3

11:00am11:45am
So You Want To Go To Law School - Explore UT

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Explore UT participants are invited to get an overview of the application process and requirements for law school admission. Learn about steps to take early in an academic career to better prepare for law school consideration. Presented by Director of Admission Programs Sam Riley.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/03/13724/
12:00pm12:45pm
I Can Do That? What the Supreme Court Says About Student Rights in School

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Why is a dress code allowed under our right to freedom of expression in the Constitution? Come see what you can and can’t do, wear and say in school. You may be surprised.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/03/13725/
1:00pm1:45pm
Gold E. Locks Mock Trial

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/03/13726/
2:00pm2:45pm
Ice Cream Break

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Free Amy’s Ice Cream is served to visitors. Come over for a cool, creamy break.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/03/13728/

Sunday, March 4

Monday, March 5

10:00am2:00pm
3:30pm5:00pm
Colloquium on Constitutional Courts

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Tuesday, March 6

10:00am2:00pm
11:00am1:00pm
Pro Bono Reporting Campaign

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
11:30am12:30pm
How to Get a Job After Law School: The Unclassified Story

The Texas Young Lawyers Association’s (TYLA) Law Student Outreach Committee will be presenting its job search seminar, "How to Get a Job After Law School: The Unclassified Story," which will give practical advice to students about finding a job. RSVP by Monday, March 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/06/13748/
3:15pm
Meeting: Texas Law Students for Reproductive Justice

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

Come to our meeting: Tuesday, March 6th, 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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/06/13634/

Wednesday, March 7

10:00am2:00pm
11:00am1:00pm
Pro Bono Reporting Campaign

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
11:30am12:30pm
3:30pm4:30pm
3L Early Bar Prep - Preparing for the MPT

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

Most bars (including TX, CA and NY) include a performance test - the Multistate Performance Test is most commonly used. The MPT includes a fact pattern, the law that applies to those facts and an assignment for you to complete, typically a memo. Many students ignore the MPT while studying, to their peril. Learn now how to approach the MPT as well as the skills you'll need to pass.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/07/13712/
4:00pm5:30pm

Thursday, March 8

10:00am2:00pm
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Peter H. Schuck (Yale 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/2012/03/08/12505/
11:30am12:30pm
Consumer Financial Protection: The 2009 CARD Act

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

The Credit CARD Act of 2009 attempts to protect vulnerable populations such as teens and sub-prime borrowers but critics argue that it instead raised interest rates and cost consumers billions.

The American Constitution Society hosts a discussion with UT Law Professor Angela K. Littwin, a consumer protection, credit card, and bankruptcy expert. Prof. Littwin will speak about the effects of the CARD Act on consumers and lenders, an

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/08/14000/
3:30pm5:30pm

Friday, March 9

8:30am5:15pm
TELJ Symposium

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
9:30am10:30am
3L Early Bar Prep - Preparing for the MPT

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

Most bars (including TX, CA and NY) include a performance test - the Multistate Performance Test is most commonly used. The MPT includes a fact pattern, the law that applies to those facts and an assignment for you to complete, typically a memo. Many students ignore the MPT while studying, to their peril. Learn now how to approach the MPT as well as the skills you'll need to pass.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/03/09/13713/

Saturday, March 10