Events Calendar

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 31st. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after a resume and transcript is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Kim Klocek at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/27/15819/

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/27/15839/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 31st. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after a resume and transcript is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Kim Klocek at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/28/15820/

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/28/15840/

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 28-February 4, 2013 via UT Law Symplicity.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/28/15634/

In 2013, the Renewable Energy Institute widens its scope to address developments on the state, national and international scale. Join A-list speakers including former Colorado Governor and current Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy, Bill Ritter, and FERC Chairman, Jon Wellinghoff, for two and a half days of presentations covering legal updates, practice tips and broader policy discussions about renewable energy now and in the future.

Institute highlights include:

International Renewable Energy Track focuses on developing international renewable energy projects, with case studies of Brazil, Turkey, Poland and Mexico

Nuts and Bolts of Renewable Energy Track focuses on financing, tax risks and incentives, power purchase agreements, surface usage conflicts with mineral exploration, new ALTA title insurance endorsements, revisions to the FTC Green Guides, severance of wind rights and wind leases

A comprehensive cost and benefit comparison of renewable energy vs. fossil fuels, the influence of the natural gas boom on renewable energy and a utility roundtable from the energy buyer’s perspective

Success stories of renewable energy development from Arizona State Land Commissioner, Vanessa Hickman, and Former Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter

Legislative, regulatory, litigation and policy updates for wind, solar, storage and distributed energy in Texas and nationwide, with a special focus on three storage facilities currently in operation–including the McIntosh CAES facility

The role of the United States Army in renewable energy innovation is presented by John Lushetsky, Executive Director of the U.S. Army Energy Initiatives Task Force

The program includes faculty and sponsors representing internationally recognized organizations and firms from across all sectors involved in the renewable energy industry—with local, state and federal government agencies, energy providers and cooperatives, national renewable energy advocacy associations and experts from Poland, Turkey and Brazil.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/28/15923/

Larry Laudan will speak.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/28/15330/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 31st. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after a resume and transcript is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Kim Klocek at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/29/15821/

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/29/15841/

In 2013, the Renewable Energy Institute widens its scope to address developments on the state, national and international scale. Join A-list speakers including former Colorado Governor and current Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy, Bill Ritter, and FERC Chairman, Jon Wellinghoff, for two and a half days of presentations covering legal updates, practice tips and broader policy discussions about renewable energy now and in the future.

Institute highlights include:

International Renewable Energy Track focuses on developing international renewable energy projects, with case studies of Brazil, Turkey, Poland and Mexico

Nuts and Bolts of Renewable Energy Track focuses on financing, tax risks and incentives, power purchase agreements, surface usage conflicts with mineral exploration, new ALTA title insurance endorsements, revisions to the FTC Green Guides, severance of wind rights and wind leases

A comprehensive cost and benefit comparison of renewable energy vs. fossil fuels, the influence of the natural gas boom on renewable energy and a utility roundtable from the energy buyer’s perspective

Success stories of renewable energy development from Arizona State Land Commissioner, Vanessa Hickman, and Former Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter

Legislative, regulatory, litigation and policy updates for wind, solar, storage and distributed energy in Texas and nationwide, with a special focus on three storage facilities currently in operation–including the McIntosh CAES facility

The role of the United States Army in renewable energy innovation is presented by John Lushetsky, Executive Director of the U.S. Army Energy Initiatives Task Force

The program includes faculty and sponsors representing internationally recognized organizations and firms from across all sectors involved in the renewable energy industry—with local, state and federal government agencies, energy providers and cooperatives, national renewable energy advocacy associations and experts from Poland, Turkey and Brazil.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/29/15924/

UT Law notaries public will be available at the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium on Tuesday, January 29 and Wednesday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Notaries will not be available outside of these hours on these dates. Students must be prepared to show a photo ID and the notary must witness the student sign the document. Notaries are available for Law School and state bar-related related business only. There is no charge.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/29/15927/

Good with words? Do you like sushi or coffee?

The Domestic Violence Survivor Support Network is a student-run organization that raises funds for the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors. Each year we raise and give away thousands of dollars to help survivors pay for housing, utilities, transportation, and other necessities as they escape their abusers.

This awesome organization needs a new name that conveys our purpose clearly and succinctly--and we need your help! Submit your ideas at our table in the Atrium January 29-31, or email them to mailto:the.dvssn@gmail.com. We'll pick the best of the bunch and the winner will get a $25 gift card to Uchi! The runner up will receive $25 worth of free coffee at local joints. Multiple entries are welcome!

Not good with words? No problem--we'll also have a raffle for other prizes!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/29/15958/

Free yoga class for law school students, faculty and staff. All experience levels welcome. Equipment provided but please wear comfortable clothing.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/29/15978/

Twelfth class day. Last day to add a course or drop a course for a refund. All courses dropped after this date will require approval.

Payment for added courses (add bill) due by 5 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/13879/

Reminder for 3Ls planning to sit for the Texas July 2013 Bar Exam: in order for your In-State Application to Take the TX Bar Exam to be considered timely-filed it must be postmarked by Jan. 30. This deadline is strictly enforced. 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 Declaration of Intention to Study Law must do so prior to or with their In-State Application.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/14763/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 31st. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after a resume and transcript is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Kim Klocek at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/15822/

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/15842/

In 2013, the Renewable Energy Institute widens its scope to address developments on the state, national and international scale. Join A-list speakers including former Colorado Governor and current Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy, Bill Ritter, and FERC Chairman, Jon Wellinghoff, for two and a half days of presentations covering legal updates, practice tips and broader policy discussions about renewable energy now and in the future.

Institute highlights include:

International Renewable Energy Track focuses on developing international renewable energy projects, with case studies of Brazil, Turkey, Poland and Mexico

Nuts and Bolts of Renewable Energy Track focuses on financing, tax risks and incentives, power purchase agreements, surface usage conflicts with mineral exploration, new ALTA title insurance endorsements, revisions to the FTC Green Guides, severance of wind rights and wind leases

A comprehensive cost and benefit comparison of renewable energy vs. fossil fuels, the influence of the natural gas boom on renewable energy and a utility roundtable from the energy buyer’s perspective

Success stories of renewable energy development from Arizona State Land Commissioner, Vanessa Hickman, and Former Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter

Legislative, regulatory, litigation and policy updates for wind, solar, storage and distributed energy in Texas and nationwide, with a special focus on three storage facilities currently in operation–including the McIntosh CAES facility

The role of the United States Army in renewable energy innovation is presented by John Lushetsky, Executive Director of the U.S. Army Energy Initiatives Task Force

The program includes faculty and sponsors representing internationally recognized organizations and firms from across all sectors involved in the renewable energy industry—with local, state and federal government agencies, energy providers and cooperatives, national renewable energy advocacy associations and experts from Poland, Turkey and Brazil.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/15925/

UT Law notaries public will be available at the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium on Tuesday, January 29 and Wednesday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Notaries will not be available outside of these hours on these dates. Students must be prepared to show a photo ID and the notary must witness the student sign the document. Notaries are available for Law School and state bar-related related business only. There is no charge.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/15929/

Good with words? Do you like sushi or coffee?

The Domestic Violence Survivor Support Network is a student-run organization that raises funds for the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors. Each year we raise and give away thousands of dollars to help survivors pay for housing, utilities, transportation, and other necessities as they escape their abusers.

This awesome organization needs a new name that conveys our purpose clearly and succinctly--and we need your help! Submit your ideas at our table in the Atrium January 29-31, or email them to mailto:the.dvssn@gmail.com. We'll pick the best of the bunch and the winner will get a $25 gift card to Uchi! The runner up will receive $25 worth of free coffee at local joints. Multiple entries are welcome!

Not good with words? No problem--we'll also have a raffle for other prizes!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/15973/

Law students will interview pro se DACA peitioners (aka "DREAMers") and assist them with filling out forms and compiling documents to be filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/30/15614/

Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 31-February 1, 2013, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite. On Thursday, January 31, certain employers will also host informational tables in the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15621/

The American Journal of Criminal Law (AJCL) is now accepting new members. If you are interested in joining one of the country's top criminal law journals, please send a resume, transcript, and writing sample to managing.ajcl@gmail.com by January 31st. Applicants who got an A+ or A in Criminal Law will automatically be invited to join after a resume and transcript is submitted. If there are any questions, please contact Kim Klocek at managing.ajcl@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15823/

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15843/

UT Law CLE Administrative Law Planning Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15589/

During the first day of Public Service Career Fair (PSCF), representatives from public interest organizations, as well as federal, state and local government agencies will host informational tables, which provide an excellent opportunity for students to network and find out about current volunteer opportunities, summer internships and postgraduate positions. All UT Law students are encouraged to stop by. Please be sure to bring a copy of your resume for employers participating in Table Talk as they may request a copy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15622/

Good with words? Do you like sushi or coffee?

The Domestic Violence Survivor Support Network is a student-run organization that raises funds for the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors. Each year we raise and give away thousands of dollars to help survivors pay for housing, utilities, transportation, and other necessities as they escape their abusers.

This awesome organization needs a new name that conveys our purpose clearly and succinctly--and we need your help! Submit your ideas at our table in the Atrium January 29-31, or email them to mailto:the.dvssn@gmail.com. We'll pick the best of the bunch and the winner will get a $25 gift card to Uchi! The runner up will receive $25 worth of free coffee at local joints. Multiple entries are welcome!

Not good with words? No problem--we'll also have a raffle for other prizes!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15974/

Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15182/

Join us for a conversation with ABA President Laurel Bellows on Leadership and Entrepreneurship, hosted by the Women's Law Caucus, the Center for Women in Law, and the Career Services Office. Many thanks to Kirkland & Ellis and Ms. JD for sponsoring this event!

ABA President Laurel Bellows will be speaking on leadership and entrepreneurship and answering questions from young attorneys and law students nationwide via a live streaming event. If you have a question, please submit no later than Thursday, January 17, on Ms. JD's Facebook Page or to Ms. JD's Twitter Account (@msjdtweets).

Ms. Bellows is the principal of her own law firm, The Bellows Law Group, P.C., as well as the current president of the American Bar Association. She was the second woman president of the 22,000-member Chicago Bar Association, and has been listed among Working Mother Magazine's 25 Most Influential Working Mothers in the country among other awards and distinctions. Laurel's presentation is an unsurpassed opportunity for law students and junior attorneys to get tips and tricks for tackling leadership and entrepreneurship in the law.

Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by Monday, January 28, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15755/

The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas & Energy Law will be hosting a luncheon with Keith Strama, attorney at Beatty Bangle Strama.

Mr. Strama represents clients from diverse industries before the Texas Legislature and state agencies on public policy and regulatory matters. He works closely with clients in the areas of energy, insurance, telecommunications, education technology, environmental regulation, health care and direct marketing. He has been involved with candidates and campaigns in local, statewide, legislative, and congressional races. Mr. Strama works closely with state agencies with regard to regulatory matters. Keith has experience working with numerous agencies, including the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Railroad Commission, the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Medical Board, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Health & Human Services Commission, Texas Attorney General, Texas Comptroller, Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Ethics Commission. For more info see: http://www.bbsfirm.com/keithstrama.html .

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/16015/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Come learn about opportunities to practice law in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps program, including the internship program. LT Maryam Biazar, JAGC, USN, and Legal Assistance Attorney (Corpus Christi) will be available to answer questions about the Navy in general, the U.S. Navy JAG Corps program specifically, and will assist students in application process should they decide to apply. Students should bring a copy of their resume to the session. RSVP by Wednesday, January 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15791/

Attorneys from Pirkey Barber, an Austin-based firm specializing in trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law, will be presenting at the meeting. The attorneys will generally focus on trademark law practice.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/01/31/15803/

Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 31-February 1, 2013, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/01/15623/

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/01/15844/

On Friday, February 1, Heather Jarvis will be speaking about "Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps" during lunch from noon-1:15 p.m. as part of the Public Service Career Fair. Many government and nonprofit professionals stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. But the program requirements can be confusing. Heather knows how to break it down step-by-step so it makes sense once and for all. She'll also be discussing the new Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan.

A former capital defense attorney with law school debt, Heather Jarvis now dedicates her expertise to helping student loan borrowers make better decisions so that higher education can be a reality for all - not just those who can afford it. Specializing in training for high-debt borrowers and the people who love them, Heather has provided guidance and information to thousands of students and alumni. RSVP by Tuesday, January 29, on Eventbrite at http://HeatherJarvis.eventbrite.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/01/13194/

Andrés Jana is the partner in charge of the International Arbitration Group at Bofill Mir & Alvarez, Santiago, Chile. He is the Chilean delegate before the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, UNCITRAL and is a member of the Working Group on Arbitration Involving States or State Entities of the ICC’s Arbitration Committee. Andrés Jana has an extensive practice in commercial and investment arbitration and was appointed by the Chilean government as a member of the list of ICSID arbitrators.

LUNCH PROVIDED Please RSVP to gdawson@law.utexas.edu (TNH 3.119)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/01/15669/

FBI recruiter, Mirella Rodriguez, will discuss open opportunities for Special Agent positions. RSVP by Thursday, January 31, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/01/15645/

The Law School will honor its scholarship donors and recipients on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Robin C. Gibbs Atrium in the Stephen D. Susman Academic Center.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/01/14766/

Texas Journal of Women and the Law is receiving applications for Spring Write-On. Applications are due February 5, 2013. For more information email Alyssa Flores at alyssa.flores@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/02/02/15845/