Events Calendar

Learn about summer clerkship and internship experiences from upperclassmen who worked in the public service, judicial, corporate and small and large law firm sectors over their 1L summer. RSVP by Monday, November 5, on U

UT Law’s Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrance to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners—includes an overview of immigration laws and issues, individual sessions on family immigration practice and employment immigration practice, and concludes with Practicum: Intake and Evaluation of an Immigration Case.

The Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference is the leading bankruptcy program in the Southwest and one of the premier programs in the nation. The conference attracts a stellar national faculty of academics, judges, and practitioners, and addresses a mix of business and consumer bankruptcy topics at an advanced level.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/BK12

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with and learn from nationally-recognized experts. Get to know your fellow practitioners from around the state and hear how they are dealing with tough issues.

The program includes sessions designed to leave practitioners with tools, forms, tips and guidance on key decision points and strategies in family-based immigration cases and employment-based immigration cases, and the increasing importance of remova

This informational and practical program will walk you through the networking process and provide a practical guide to networking for life to connect, get referrals, and land a job. You will walk away with many concrete tips on how to conduct yourself in networking situations. So take the first step - show up and attend! RSVP by Wednesday, November 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecti

Mark Levy, '01, will discuss Spring and Summer 2013 internship opportunities available in the Texas Office of the Attorney General - Antitrust Division, which may qualify for academic credit.

The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, & Energy Law will be hosting its annual Energy Law Career Panel featuring attorneys working in various roles within the energy industry discussing careers in energy law, in addition to answering students’ questions. This is a great networking opportunity for anyone interested in the industry, particularly 1Ls who are considering summer employment in the energy sector. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office

Sign-up at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23 is on a first-come, first-served basis on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. Space is limited! 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 mi

All UT Law students are invited to attend the CSO's 15th Annual Cocktails & Conversation networking reception, which provides the perfect opportunity to meet and network in a casual setting with UT Law alumni and friends. Dress is business casual. RSVP by Wednesday, November 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Chancellors Ceremony and Reception for the 2013 Chancellors

Start your weekend and Bar Review early this Thursday with Sex-Ed Trivia at Fado's Irish Pub. See how well you learned (or successfully unlearned) the material from your middle school sex-ed classes at this free event, which is sponsored by Texas Law Students for Reproductive Justice. There will be a raffle and door prizes provided by Forbidden Fruit. Doors open at 7:30pm and trivia starts at 8pm. The event is open to all, and the first three tea

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with and learn from nationally-recognized experts. Get to know your fellow practitioners from around the state and hear how they are dealing with tough issues.

The program includes sessions designed to leave practitioners with tools, forms, tips and guidance on key decision points and strategies in family-based immigration cases and employment-based immigration cases, and the increasing importance of remova

The Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference is the leading bankruptcy program in the Southwest and one of the premier programs in the nation. The conference attracts a stellar national faculty of academics, judges, and practitioners, and addresses a mix of business and consumer bankruptcy topics at an advanced level.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/BK12

Pizza lunch for Zipporah Wiseman's Reproductive Rights & Justice makeup class.

Are you interested in working at a nonprofit or government agency your 1L summer? Come hear advice from a panel of upperclass students on how to approach the public interest summer job search.

Panelists will discuss how they found and secured their nonprofit and government summer jobs working on juvenile justice, human rights, prosecution, criminal defense reform, environmental enforcement, and more.

Pizza will be provided.

SBA Blood Drive Signups: 1) Former donors: https://www.inyourhandsonline.org/index.cfm 2) First time donor: https://www.inyourhandsonline.org/index.cfm?group=registration&function=appointment&opID=0 3) Program code: law; Date: 11/12/12 4) Choose your appointment! Questions?: E

Professor Westbrook is hosting Professor Janis Sarra (University of British Columbia) who will be giving a lecture entitled "Fair Financial Markets." She is an expert in corporate law & bankruptcy.

Come hear from faculty and current students on how to study for and take law school exams.

This is the first of two mandatory meetings for 2Ls and 3Ls who will be applying for 2014-term clerkships. Note that the application process may begin sooner (in the spring) rather than summer/early fall. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, November 12, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Interested in finding out more about the progressive lawyering landscape in Texas --- and how can connect with progressive lawyers? Find out over free lunch!

Join ACS, PILA, CHLSA, TMLS, and three fantastic local attorneys -- D'Ann Johnson, Rebecca Robertson, and David Weiser -- for free lunch and a discussion about a career in progressive lawyering in Texas in firm, government, and public interest environments.

WHEN: Thursday, November 1