Events Calendar

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What do professors mean when they say that your analysis is the most important part of any answer you might give? Logically applying rules to various sets of facts is a fundamental skill necessary for successful exam taking and legal practice. You have only really learned “the law” when you can apply it. Come find out how.

Counsel to the President, Kathy Ruemmler, has had quite the career. From being the only woman (aside from jurors) in the Enron courtroom to partnership at Latham & Watkins LLP to advising President Obama, Kathy has done everything by being true to herself and her own leadership style. She has been called a Super Lawyer, Superstar, and among the 25 People who Shaped the Business World in 2006 by Forbes. Now, she is offering her advice to the Ms

Refreshments on Tuesdays for Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class

Gerardo Interiano, Head of Google Fiber Community Affairs, will be speaking at the Society Week Lunch on Thursday, September 26 from 12:00 until 1:00 in Room 2.140. He will discuss his work with Google, his career path, share advice, and answer your questions. Lunch is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. All students are welcome.

The panel will be rescheduled for a later date.

FLI

Learn how to develop a resume and cover letter for the U.S. legal market. Lunch will be served.

Student interview awards are released today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Decline period opens.

What do professors mean when they say that your analysis is the most important part of any answer you might give? Logically applying rules to various sets of facts is a fundamental skill necessary for successful exam taking and legal practice. You have only really learned “the law” when you can apply it. Come find out how.

This is a repeat session from 9/24. The session is intended for Section 2, but any 1L student may attend.

Every year, the Law Students for Reproductive Justice national office organizes five regional conferences around the country. These conferences are an opportunity to connect law students, health advocates, nurses, doctors, social workers, and other reproductive justice-minded individuals in the same region.

Diversity Education Weekend is an opportunity for students from different walks of life to come together and learn more about law school and the legal world in general.

Decline period closes today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Student schedules and interview awards will be released at noon (Central) on Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Come hear what it's like to argue and win a case in front of the Supreme Court of the United States from two of UT Law’s own: Jane Webre, '89, counsel of record in Gunn v. Minton, and Cindy Connolly, '96, co-counsel. Jane and Cindy will discuss their experiences of taking a case from state

Early registration for courses begins October 7. This session will briefly discuss your options in the Spring semester and beyond.

Refreshments on Tuesdays for Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class

GIDEON’S ARMY (HBO Documentary Films, 2013 Sundance Films Official Selection) follows the personal stories of Travis Williams, Brandy Alexander and June Hardwick, three young public defenders who are part of a small group of idealistic lawyers in the Deep South challenging the assumptions that drive a criminal justice system strained to the breaking point. Refreshments will be served.

Join the Texas IPLS for a presentation by Steven Espenshade and Rebecca Younger from Pirkey Barber about trademarks. This is a great opportunity to learn about 'soft IP' topics and ask any questions you may have regarding non-patent IP issues. Food and drinks will be served.

Mark Levy, '01, will discuss internship opportunities available in the Texas Office of the Attorney General - Antitrust Division, which may qualify for academic credit. Lunch will be served.

The second round of student interview awards are released today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity.

Are you a 2L thinking of applying for a postgraduate public interest fellowship? Are you a 3L thinking about applying for one after your judicial clerkship? A panel of current fellows will address how you should be preparing now to position yourself as a viable candidate for these highly competitive fellowships. Lunch will be served.

Originalism: A Conversation with Maxwell Goss. Grab lunch with us as we discuss an often-derided constitutional interpretation framework. Noon, Room 3.142. Lunch Provided.

It's the Texas Federalist Society's first membership meeting of the semester. Bring your dues, questions, and appetites!

We are honored to have Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett swear us in as members to the society and provide remarks, as well.

Free dinner will follow the meeting.

FLI

Learn how to conduct a U.S. and international job search. We’ll also be discussing the International Student Interview Program at New York University and the West Coast International LL.M. job fairs. If you are interested in participating in either of these job fairs you will need to register early and should make every effort to attend this program. Lunch will be served.

Final student decline period closes today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Please note that you may be contacted if additional interview slots open after the close of this decline period.