Events Calendar

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Thursday, November 1

8:30am4:30pm
Fingerprint Sessions

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

All students (including late-filers) who recently submitted their Texas "Declaration of Intention to Study Law" are eligible to have their fingerprints taken on location at the University of Texas School of Law.

Space is limited and available on a first-registered basis, so interested students are encouraged to register immediately. Qualifying students who wish to participate in this event must follow the registration instructions an

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/14871/
8:45am5:30pm
ADVANCED PATENT LAW INSTITUTE - AUSTIN

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Join a nationally-recognized faculty including senior IP counsel from major companies, patent prosecution and litigation experts, and leading academics at the Four Seasons Austin on November 1-2, 2012.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/PT12

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/14572/
8:45am4:30pm
TEXAS WATER LAW INSTITUTE

AT&T Conference Center - Austin

The Texas Water Law Institute brings together members of state regulatory agencies alongside water law experts and attorneys to examine and discuss current water law issues and updates. This year’s conference features a wide range of renowned speakers and topics.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/WL12

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/14574/
9:00am6:00pm
St. Gallen Conference
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/15373/
10:00am2:00pm
Pumpkins and Poker Ticket Sales

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
10:30am11:30am
1L Resume Workshop

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. Please bring a copy of your legal-style resume to the workshop. RSVP by Wednesday, October 31, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/14809/
11:00am12:00pm
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Mitch Berman (UT Law)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/15251/
11:30am1:00pm
Deadline: 4:00pm
Fried Frank Fellowship - Application Deadline

The application deadline is November 1, 2012 by 4:00 p.m. (Central). Details on the application and selection process can be found on the Fried Frank Fellowship page.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/15179/
4:00pm6:00pm
Prof. Sager with Vietnamese delegation

Prof. Sager with Vietnamese delegation

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/15409/
9:00pm2:00am
Pumpkins and Poker

The Ranch, 710 A West 6th St.

A lively night of poker and prizes at The Ranch!

This fundraiser benefits survivors of domestic violence in the Austin area. Event includes a poker tournament and a raffle that continues throughout the night. Doors open at 9 pm, the tournament begins at 930 pm, and the night concludes at 2 am.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/01/15285/

Friday, November 2

8:30am4:45pm
ADVANCED PATENT LAW INSTITUTE - AUSTIN

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Join a nationally-recognized faculty including senior IP counsel from major companies, patent prosecution and litigation experts, and leading academics at the Four Seasons Austin on November 1-2, 2012.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/PT12

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/02/14573/
9:00am3:45pm
TEXAS WATER LAW INSTITUTE

AT&T Conference Center - Austin

The Texas Water Law Institute brings together members of state regulatory agencies alongside water law experts and attorneys to examine and discuss current water law issues and updates. This year’s conference features a wide range of renowned speakers and topics.

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/WL12

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/02/14575/
9:00am6:00pm
St. Gallen Conference
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/02/15374/
11:30am12:30pm
1:15pm2:15pm
1L Resume Workshop

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. Please bring a copy of your legal-style resume to the workshop. RSVP by Thursday, November 1, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/02/14810/
2:30pm3:30pm
Final Round-Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Tournament

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

On behalf of the Board of Advocates and the Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Tournament, I’d like to invite you to the Gibbs & Bruns Moot Court Final round to be held at 2:30pm, November 2nd, in the Eidman Courtroom. Gibbs & Bruns has kindly provided experienced attorneys to judge the round, who will be hanging around afterwards to chat with students.

This year’s tournament has been based on an actual Texas Supreme Court case, Case No.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/02/15444/

Saturday, November 3

Sunday, November 4

All day
Administrative Deans Meeting
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/04/14813/

Monday, November 5

All day
Administrative Deans Meeting
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/05/14814/

Tuesday, November 6

All day
Election Day Phone Bank

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
11:45am1:00pm
All You Want to Know About 1L Summer Jobs: Straight Talk from Upperclassmen

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/06/15170/
3:45pm5:45pm
Human Rights Happy Hour: Jonathan Miller

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Wednesday, November 7

1:30pm6:30pm
Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/07/15096/

Thursday, November 8

8:45am5:45pm
Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/14576/
8:45am5:45pm
Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/14578/
10:30am11:30am
Relationship Building 101

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/15169/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Julie Seaman (Emory 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/2012/11/08/14652/
1:15pm2:15pm
Texas Office of the Attorney General - Antitrust Division Informational Session

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/15465/
3:30pm6:00pm
Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law Career Panel

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/14900/
5:30pm6:15pm
Speed Networking

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/15168/
6:00pm7:30pm
Cocktails & Conversation

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/15123/
7:00pm8:30pm
Chancellors Ceremony and Reception

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Chancellors Ceremony and Reception for the 2013 Chancellors

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/15350/
7:30pm10:00pm
Sexy Sex-Ed Trivia

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/08/15452/

Friday, November 9

8:30am4:30pm
Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/09/14579/
8:45am3:00pm
Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/09/14577/
10:30am1:15pm
Pizza Lunch

TNH 3.129 (Atlas Seminar Room)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/09/15455/
1:15pm2:15pm
1L Public Interest Summer Jobs Student Panel

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/09/15451/

Saturday, November 10

Monday, November 12

9:00am5:00pm
SBA Blood Drive

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/12/15074/
2:00pm4:00pm
Fair Financial Markets - Lecture

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/12/15073/
2:30pm4:30pm
Prof. Sokolow's make-up class

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Tuesday, November 13

11:30am12:30pm
Drawing Board Luncheon - Peter Gerhart
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/13/15087/
11:45am1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
Freshlaw Skills Session: Exam Taking

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/13/14785/
12:00pm1:00pm
How to Apply for Judicial Clerkships: What You Need to Know (Part I)

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/13/15283/
12:00pm1:00pm
3:00pm5:30pm
Supreme Ct. Clinic

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
CANCELED
Human Rights Happy Hour: Keith Banting

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
5:30pm6:30pm
Breaking into the Music Law field

TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)
6:00pm7:00pm
CHLSA meeting

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Wednesday, November 14

3:30pm4:30pm
Tarlton Talk

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Thursday, November 15

11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Larry Sager (UT Law)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/15/15252/
1:00pm2:15pm
Progressive Lawyering in TX: Panel Discussion

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/15/15489/
2:00pm4:30pm
6:00pm8:00pm
CHLSA Thanksgiving

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)

Friday, November 16

Monday, November 19

All day

Tuesday, November 20

CANCELED
Drawing Board Luncheon - Stefanie Lindquist
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/20/15177/
11:30am1:00pm
Make-up Legal Writing & Research Class w/Lunch

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

50 Students & Sandwiches

Precise class time is 11:50 am - 12:50 pm / Start and end times include a buffer for arrival and exit.

Peggy Brundage 512 771-3334 cell

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/20/15494/
3:00pm5:00pm
CLE Pre-Filming Walk-Through

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Thursday, November 22

Friday, November 23

Saturday, November 24

Monday, November 26

8:00am5:00pm
40-Hour Basic Mediation

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
4:00pm5:00pm
Human Rights 101: Part II

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Tuesday, November 27

8:00am5:00pm
40-Hour Basic Mediation

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
8:00am9:00am
Corporations Makeup Class

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
12:00pm1:00pm
Freshlaw Skills Session - Remedies Under the UCC

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Professor Sokolow will present a session entitled “Legal Analysis: Remedies Under the UCC” for 1Ls currently taking Contracts and working with the UCC. The session is a great explanation of remedies and how to analyze problems; students continually find the session to be incredibly helpful.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/27/15353/
2:30pm3:30pm
Prof. Sokolow's BA Q & A

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)
5:30pm6:30pm
TMLS General Body Meeting

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Last TMLS G-Body meeting of the fall semester.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/27/15510/
6:00pm7:00pm
CHLSA meeting

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Wednesday, November 28

8:00am5:00pm
40-Hour Basic Mediation

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Thursday, November 29

8:00am5:15pm
MORTGAGE LENDING INSTITUTE-HOUSTON

Norris Conference Center - CityCentre

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/ML12

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/29/14561/
8:00am5:00pm
40-Hour Basic Mediation

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - James Spindler (UT Law)
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/29/14768/
3:30pm5:00pm
Crim Law Potluck

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

dinner would be delivered and special events would set up.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/29/15528/

Friday, November 30

All day
July 2013 TX Bar Exam Applications Now Accepted

3Ls planning to sit for the Texas July 2013 Bar Exam can now submit their In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam. The timely postmark deadline is Jan. 30. A $150 late fee will apply for all applications filed after Jan. 30 and up to the Mar. 30 absolute postmark deadline.

Applicants who have not yet filed their

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/30/15533/
8:00am3:15pm
MORTGAGE LENDING INSTITUTE-HOUSTON

Norris Conference Center - CityCentre

View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/ML12

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/11/30/14562/
8:00am5:00pm
40-Hour Basic Mediation

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)