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Wednesday, February 1

9:00am10:30am
Breakfast Tacos with Andrews Kurth LLP

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
11:00am12:00pm
The Summer Public Interest Job Search: Best Practices in Interviewing and In-Person Networking

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

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. We invite you to watch this webinar. Pizza will be served. RSVP on

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13519/
2:30pm3:30pm
Lexis Update for LRWs
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13393/
3:30pm4:30pm
Tarlton Talks: Faculty Speak About Research

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Our next speaker is Professor Bill Allison, Director of the Criminal Defense Clinic. Professor Allison will discuss some of his notable cases, including the Michael Morton case. Join us on Wednesday, February 1 at 3:30 pm in the Sheffield Room. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/01/13075/
5:30pm7:30pm
IPLS Meeting

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Thursday, February 2

3:30pm5:30pm
Colloquium on Constitutional and Legal Theory

Special presentation at Colloquium

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/02/13667/

Friday, February 3

11:30am1:00pm
Colloquium planning luncheon

6.209 (Faculty Lounge) Susman Academic Center

Chancellors planning luncheon

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/03/13636/

Saturday, February 4

3:00pm
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/2012/02/04/13727/

Monday, February 6

11:30am1:30pm
Lives in the Law Speaker Charles Di Leva

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am1:30pm
Deadline: 5:00pm
Spring On-Campus Interviews - Student Bidding Ends

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 ends at 5 p.m. today.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/06/12776/

Tuesday, February 7

3:15pm
Meeting: Texas Law Students for Reproductive Justice

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

Come to our meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 7th 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/2012/02/07/13632/
3:30pm4:30pm
July TX Bar Info Session

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

Julia Vaughan, Executive Director of the Texas Board of Law Examiners, will explain the components of the Texas Bar Exam, as well as the rules regarding taking the bar

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/07/13679/
6:00pm7:00pm

Wednesday, February 8

3:15pm
3:30pm4:30pm
3L Early Bar Prep - Attack the MBE

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

The bar exam includes The Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), which is 200 multiple choice questions in six basic ares of law. Learn the skills you'll need (and can practice now!) to do well on this part of the bar.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/08/13703/

Thursday, February 9

8:00am6:30pm
Spring Symposium 2012: Pursuing Social Justice hosts the Texas Supreme Court

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

TMLS hosts the Second Bienneial Spring Symposium on February 9, 2012 in the Eidman Courtroom. The theme of the symposium is "Pursing Social Justice" and will feature the Justices of the Supreme Court of Texas. For more information and tickets, please visit the website for more details. http://tmlsspringsymposium2012.eventbrite.com

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/09/13716/
8:30am3:30pm
TMLS Spring Symposium 2012

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
8:30am5:45pm
9:00am5:00pm
TMLS Spring Symposium 2012

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
3:30pm5:30pm
5:00pm5:30pm
Texas International Law Journal 2012 Symposium, The Euro Crisis

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

TILJ 2012 Symposium, The Euro Crisis - Keynote Address is 5:00-5:30p in the Eidman Courtroom (CCJ 2.306).

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/09/13453/
5:30pm7:30pm
Cocktails & Conversation: New York

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center

All UT Law students are invited to attend a networking reception with New York-based employers at the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center on campus. This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the New York legal market as well as network in a casual setting. Dress is business casual.

RSVP on UT Law Symplicity by Wedne

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/09/13520/

Friday, February 10

8:30am7:00pm
Texas International Law Journal 2012 Symposium, The Euro Crisis

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Check-in and breakfast, Jamail Pavilion, 8:30-9:00a

Introduction-9:00-9:15a Eidman Courtroom

Panel 1-9:15-11:00a-Eidman

Break-11:00-11:15a-Jamail Pavilion

Panel 2-11:15a-1:00p-Eidman

Panel 3-2:15-4:00p-Eidman

Concluding Remarks-4:15-4:30p-Eidman

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/10/13454/
8:30am3:30pm
9:30am11:00am
How to Apply for Judicial Clerkships: What You Need to Know (Part I)

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)

This is the first of two mandatory meetings for 2Ls and 3Ls who will be applying for judicial clerkships. UT Law Judicial Clerkship Advisors will discuss how to determine what courts you are competitive for, how to select judges, and how and when to apply for clerkships.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/10/13521/
10:30am11:30am
3L Early Bar Prep - Attack the MBE

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

The bar exam includes The Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), which is 200 multiple choice questions in six basic ares of law. Learn the skills you'll need (and can practice now!) to do well on this part of the bar.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/10/13704/

Saturday, February 11

Sunday, February 12

11:45am3:15pm

Monday, February 13

11:30am1:30pm
Cutting Edge Issues in Immigration Law: State Anti-Immigrant Statutes & Litigation

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Featuring Nina Perales, Director of Litigation, MALDEF, and Sam Brooke, Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice Project, Southern Poverty Law Center; moderated by Professor Barbara Hines, UT Law School Immigration Clinic

The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Rachel Sidopulos, rsdopulos@law.utexas.edu, by February 8 to reserve your spot.

February 13, 2012, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Univers

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/13/13217/
11:30am12:30pm
3:30pm5:30pm
Colloquium on Constitutional Courts

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Tuesday, February 14

11:15am12:30pm
Drawing Board Luncheon - John M. Golden (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/2012/02/14/13600/

Wednesday, February 15

3:30pm5:45pm
3L Early Bar Prep - Property

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

The bar exam includes 200 multiple choice questions in six basic ares of law, including Property. In this session, students will review basic portions of Property law in preparation for the July Bar exam.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/15/13705/

Thursday, February 16

3:00pm5:00pm
Eighth Tarlton Annual Rare Book Lecture

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
3:30pm5:30pm
Colloquium Const./Legal Theory

JON 5.257

Colloquium #29875

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/16/13754/
5:30pm7:30pm
Political Asylum Training

TNH 3.114 (BFI Seminar Room)
6:00pm7:30pm
TQ Training

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
6:00pm7:00pm
IPLS Meeting

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Friday, February 17

7:00am
Spring On-Campus Interviews - Preselect Scheduling Begins

Preselected students may begin scheduling via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Scheduling for preselected students ends tomorrow, Saturday, February 18, at noon. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 7 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/17/12777/
9:30am12:15pm
3L Early Bar Prep - Property

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/17/13709/
10:30am1:30pm
12:15pm1:15pm
Legal Challenges for the Next Presidential Elections in Mexico

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

The LBJ School of Public Affairs and the School of Law invite you to a lecture in the Mexico Watch 2012 Series: The July 1st Presidential Elections, featuring Dr. Manuel González Oropeza, Minister of the Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federación. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/17/13797/

Saturday, February 18

Deadline: 12:00pm
Spring On-Campus Interviews - Preselect Scheduling Ends

Preselected students must accept/decline interviews by noon via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 7 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/18/12778/
7:00pm
Spring On-Campus Interviews - Alternate Scheduling Begins

Alternate students may begin scheduling via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis and closes tomorrow, Sunday, February 19, at noon.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/18/12779/

Sunday, February 19

Deadline: 12:00pm
Spring On-Campus Interviews - Alternate Scheduling 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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/19/12780/

Monday, February 20

10:30am
LAW WEEK - Monday

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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: assa

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/20/13661/
3:30pm5:30pm

Tuesday, February 21

10:00am2:00pm
Learn.Speak.Act.Against Trafficking

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
10:30am
LAW WEEK - Tuesday

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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!

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13662/
11:30am12:30pm
Drawing Board Luncheon - Larry Laudan (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/2012/02/21/13612/
11:30am12:30pm
Meet U.S. Attorney Robert Pitman

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13750/
3:15pm
Meeting: Texas Law Students for Reproductive Justice

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13633/
5:30pm6:30pm
Action Committee for Career Services Meeting

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13933/
10:00pm
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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/21/13936/

Wednesday, February 22

10:30am
VolleyBar Review - LAW WEEK - Wednesday

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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!

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/22/13663/
3:30pm6:00pm
3L Early Bar Prep - Contracts w/ Sokolow

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/22/13706/
8:00pm2:00pm
DTP VolleyBar Review

Aussie's Bar and Grill

Thursday, February 23

10:30am
LAW WEEK - Thursday

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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!

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/23/13664/
11:30am12:30pm
Dean's Forum Luncheon: Tom Loeffler

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
3:30pm5:30pm

Friday, February 24

8:30am4:30pm
The Evolution of Entertainment and Sports Law: Breaking Technological and Geographical Barriers

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The Texas Review of Sports and Entertainment Law Presents: The Evolution of Entertainment and Sports Law: Breaking Technological and Geographical Barriers.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13517/
8:45am6:00pm
Texas Law Review Symposium: Reshaping Capital Markets and Institutions

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13336/
9:30am12:15pm
3L Early Bar Prep Contracts w/ Sokolow

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13707/
10:00am2:00pm
UT Law CLE Planning Committee Meeting - AL12
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13394/
10:00am2:00pm
UT Law CLE Administrative Law Planning Meeting
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13435/
10:00pm
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!

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/

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/24/13658/

Saturday, February 25

8:00am
Law WEEK - Saturday

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/25/13666/
8:15am12:00pm
Texas Law Review Symposium: Reshaping Capital Markets and Institutions

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/02/25/13337/

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)