Events Calendar
Preparing For Your Law Firm Clerkship
- Date:
- April 10, 2012
- Start:
- 3:30pm
- End:
- 5:00pm
- Save to your calendar:
- iCalendar (.ics)
- Location:
- TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
- Event type:
- Workshop / Training Program
- For more info:
- Please contact Simone Leavenworth, Career Counselor, at sleavenworth@law.utexas.edu or 512-232-1157 in the CSO.
In the first hour, learn the tips and tools you’ll need to succeed as a summer associate at a small or large firm. Panelists include Jennifer Poppe '98, Hiring Partner at Vinson & Elkins (Dallas); Gretchen Rollins, Global Hiring Manager, Entry Level, at Vinson & Elkins (Dallas); Amber MacIver '06, Associate at Baker Botts L.L.P. (Austin); and John Broussard '04, Associate at Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P. (Houston). Moderated by Tracy McCormack, Director of Advocacy Programs at UT Law.
At 4:30 p.m., speak with Tarlton Law Librarians about legal research strategies for summer clerkship assignments. They’ll discuss how to familiarize yourself with your firm's research environment, what questions to ask when you receive an assignment, and best practices for deciding where to start your research. Examples of actual summer assignments from law firms will be presented.
Refreshments will be served. RSVP on UT Law Symplicity by Monday, April 9, by selecting the 'Events' tab.
- Specific audiences:
- Texas Law students
- Sponsored by:
- Career Services
If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the sponsor listed above or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.