Events Calendar

Early registration for Spring 2014 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/07/16194/

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program will be selling tickets for the annual Pumpkins & Poker tournament in the Tom Clark Lounge or the Atrium every day starting Wednesday, Oct. 2nd until Thursday, Oct. 10th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

A $15 ticket ($20 at the door) gets you into the raffle for a bunch of awesome prizes, a free t-shirt, a free drink ticket, and a bag of chips to play your poker heart out. Non-players get a raffle ticket and a t-shirt or drink ticket for only $10 ($12 at the door).

All proceeds go to assisting survivors of domestic violence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at asapsunflower@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/07/17544/

(Program is at 1:10-2:10 p.m.) Learn about careers in indigent defense from UT Law alumni serving as public defenders. Panelists will discuss their careers and offer advice on how to land a job as a public defender. Panelists include Genesis Draper ’06, Assistant Federal Public Defender, Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Texas (Houston) and formerly the Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Metropolitan Public Defender (Nashville, TN), and Aron Israelite ’09, Trial Attorney, Federal Defenders of San Diego Inc. Moderated by Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Service Programs, Career Services Office.

Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Friday, October 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab. Sponsored by the Career Services Office, the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, and the Capital Punishment Center.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/07/17484/

Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 #29477 class

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/07/17537/

Please join us for a talk featuring Pablo de Larrañaga Monjaraz, Professor of Constitutional Law and Regulation at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), entitled “A Regulationist Perspective to Human Rights: Blueprint of an Inquiry.” Zachary Elkins, Associate Professor of Government at UT, will serve as discussant. The talk is co-sponsored by LLILAS BENSON and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Latin American Law. Light refreshments will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/07/17077/

Early registration for Spring 2014 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/16195/

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program will be selling tickets for the annual Pumpkins & Poker tournament in the Tom Clark Lounge or the Atrium every day starting Wednesday, Oct. 2nd until Thursday, Oct. 10th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

A $15 ticket ($20 at the door) gets you into the raffle for a bunch of awesome prizes, a free t-shirt, a free drink ticket, and a bag of chips to play your poker heart out. Non-players get a raffle ticket and a t-shirt or drink ticket for only $10 ($12 at the door).

All proceeds go to assisting survivors of domestic violence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at asapsunflower@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17545/

This is the first of a series of meetings for 2Ls and 3Ls who will be applying for 2015-term clerkships. This meeting is geared towards students who will be applying for the most competitive appellate court clerkships, and will focus on preparation for a January/February application period. UT Law Judicial Clerkship Advisors will discuss how to determine what courts you are competitive for, how to select judges, and how and when to apply for clerkships. For more information, visit the judicial clerkship website. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17079/

Learn strategies to manage your educational debt, including the UT Law and federal loan repayment and forgiveness programs for lawyers pursuing jobs in the government and public interest sectors. Presented by Mary Crouter, Assistant Director of the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, and Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Service Programs with the Career Services Office. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/16862/

Tina Hester, executive director of Jane's Due Process, will be holding a hotline volunteer training on Tuesday, October 8. JDP provides legal services for pregnant teens in the state of Texas ranging from judicial bypasses to protection of educational rights. Hotline volunteers will do client intake to screen for legal referrals to JDP's network of volunteer attorneys. Space is limited to the first six people who sign up, and requires an RSVP to jdprocess@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17539/

Academic advising group session for transfer students. Learn how UT Law's registration system works and hear some advice on course selection from Director of Academic Advising Brandi Welch

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17569/

Prof. Sager would like to add refreshments for his Const. Law II: Religious Liberty class to be on Tuesdays (not just Wednesdays).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17399/

ALSA General monthly Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17585/

Judges will meet and prepare/eat a light dinner before round.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17586/

Join us Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00PM for PILA’s first Potluck of the semester. We will hear from representatives from other public interest student organizations, the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, and the Pro Bono Program. We will also have a panel of recent UT Law grads who have turned their passion for helping people into successful legal careers.

There is no better way to get plugged in to the public interest community than to attend PILA Potlucks!

PILA will provide the main meal and drinks, but feel free to bring additional side dishes or desserts.

Need a ride? We are setting up a carpool for those of you who don’t have transportation from and back to campus. Contact sarahpbryant@gmail.com to get your name on the carpool list.

Location: 1175 Graham, Austin, Texas 78702.

Note on parking: My neighbors will thank you if you can park your car on Walnut Avenue (beside the Baptist church or behind the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex). My house is the fourth one on the right on Graham Street.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17509/

Sign-up at 9:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 is on a first-come, first-served basis on UT Law Symplicity . Back by popular demand! Participating UT Law J.D. 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 minutes) speed networking rounds prior to Cocktails & Conversation. We request that students commit to attend the entire speed networking portion of the event. Please arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. Free parking available in the Museum Garage.

Then afterwards, join us for our 16th Annual Cocktails & Conversation. Your RSVP for Speed Networking will also be noted for Cocktails & Conversation. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17176/

Early registration for Spring 2014 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/09/16196/

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program will be selling tickets for the annual Pumpkins & Poker tournament in the Tom Clark Lounge or the Atrium every day starting Wednesday, Oct. 2nd until Thursday, Oct. 10th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

A $15 ticket ($20 at the door) gets you into the raffle for a bunch of awesome prizes, a free t-shirt, a free drink ticket, and a bag of chips to play your poker heart out. Non-players get a raffle ticket and a t-shirt or drink ticket for only $10 ($12 at the door).

All proceeds go to assisting survivors of domestic violence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at asapsunflower@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/09/17546/

Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class Constitutional Law II: Religious Liberty (#29477)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/09/17279/

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

Representatives from the National Security Agency will provide information on the Agency mission and on the application process for their jobs and internships. Presented by the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/09/17265/

Early registration for Spring 2014 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/16197/

The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program will be selling tickets for the annual Pumpkins & Poker tournament in the Tom Clark Lounge or the Atrium every day starting Wednesday, Oct. 2nd until Thursday, Oct. 10th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

A $15 ticket ($20 at the door) gets you into the raffle for a bunch of awesome prizes, a free t-shirt, a free drink ticket, and a bag of chips to play your poker heart out. Non-players get a raffle ticket and a t-shirt or drink ticket for only $10 ($12 at the door).

All proceeds go to assisting survivors of domestic violence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at asapsunflower@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/17547/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/16720/

Today, there are over 90 vacancies in the federal judiciary--some of which have been open for years, stalled by partisan battles in Congress. Join the American Constitution Society for a discussion on the impact of these vacancies on the rule of law, and what the legal community can do to remedy the problem. Free lunch provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/17556/

This is a mandatory workshop for 1Ls. If you are unable to attend the workshop scheduled for your section, you may attend another session. Please note that first-year students may receive one-on-one career counseling beginning October 15.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/16832/

Matt Waxman talk

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/16952/

Join the Federalist Society as we invite John Tamny, Editor of Forbes Opinions and Managing Editor of realclearmarkets.com, to speak on the Great Depression and the recent financial crisis. He will discuss a variety of economic and constitutional issues and will address questions from the audience. Pizza will be served following the event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/17576/

Join the Texas Board of Advocates for insight into how battle-tested military strategies can be applied to litigation.

Lt. Colonel Dreier has a military career spanning from operations Classic Resolve and Earnest Will during the Cold War (in which he served as an intelligence analyst), through the wars in Afghanistan (where he served as a strategic policy planner) and Iraq (working on reconstruction of judicial and executive functions in Wasit Province, Iraq). He additionally served with both the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (Department of State), and the Marine Corps Special Operations Command before entering the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps of the U.S. Army at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He has handled over three hundred cases and been sole or lead counsel in thirty-three contested trials, of which he has won thirty.

The presentation draws parallels between operational military planning and trial, and highlights how these planning techniques can form effective trial strategies. The presentation covers military science, psychology, and game theory.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/17590/

The Alumni Association is having a reception for all San Antonio area alumni on October 10 at Club Giraud, 707 North Saint Mary's Street.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/16886/

Judges will meet & prepare/light dinner before round

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/17587/

Join us for the 10th Annual Pumpkins and Poker fundraiser, this year being held at Buffalo Billiards! Doors will open at 8 with footloose and fancy-free gambling at 9--we hope to see you there!

Tickets will be on sale Oct 3 to 10 in the Atrium.

So far we have door prizes from: Austin Java, Amy's Ice Cream, Magnolia Cafe, Abel's on the Lake, P.Terry's, Antonelli's, Austin's Pizza, Ruby's BBQ, and Vulcan Video. We also have gift certificates worth $500 off your Barbri or Themis bar review course, and 3 ipod nanos!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/17243/

Early registration for Spring 2014 through the Law School website only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/11/16198/

This is a mandatory workshop for 1Ls. If you are unable to attend the workshop scheduled for your section, you may attend another session. Please note that first-year students may receive one-on-one career counseling beginning October 15.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/11/16833/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/16921/

Buy your tickets for TLF's Fall Auction! Buy early to save: tickets are $10 on Monday, $15 Tuesday through Thursday, and $20 at the door.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/17594/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/17383/

Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 #29477 class

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/17559/

Learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. Please bring your laptop and draft legal style resume to the workshop. Examples of resumes are provided in the CSO Career Development Handbook that you will receive during the 1L Orientation and Career Development Workshops. All 1Ls must submit a copy of your resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment, which will take place after October 15.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/14/16754/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17013/

Buy your tickets for TLF's Fall Auction! Buy early to save: tickets are $10 on Monday, $15 Tuesday through Thursday, and $20 at the door.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17605/

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

This program will teach law students the meaning of organizational power and provide them with an understanding of how to gain and utilize that power in an effective and positive manner to achieve career success.

The PLS lessons are from the 2011 Women’s Power Summit on Law & Leadership. Hear video replays of two of the most thought-provoking panels of the summit. Each video will be followed by a discussion session with guest attorneys the subsequent week.

You must commit to a full course, as the video and discussion are designed to work together:

Course I: Jeffery Pfeffer, "Power: How to Get It, Use It, and Keep It" | October 8: Video | October 15: Discussion

Course II: Distinguished Women Lawyers, "Leveraging Power Into New Opportunities" | October 22: Video | October 29: Discussion

RSVP to or 512-232-1911.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17519/

To outline or not to outline? Is that the question? Learn what an outline is and how it can help you. See examples of different forms of outlines.

This session is intended for Sections 2, 3, and 4. Section 1 may attend a repeat session on Thursday, Oct 17 at noon in TNH 2.137

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17098/

Tom Bohl is an assistant attorney general at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, where he has worked for 21 years, defending state environmental appeals in district and appellate courts, prosecuting civil suits to enforce environmental and public health laws, and representing the state in interstate water matters. Tom will speak about working at a state agency and the attorney general’s internship program. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 14, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

The Energy Center Distinguished Lecture Series brings energy and environmental law speakers to campus to speak with UT Law students and faculty. Sponsored by The Center for Global Energy, International Arbitration and Environmental Law; the Environmental Law Society; the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas and Energy Law; the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund; and the Career Services Office.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17157/

Sometimes law students are told they have two options: a miserable life earning decent money at a law firm, or a rewarding job coupled with a vow of poverty. This isn’t true. Jeff Rowes, a senior attorney with the Institute for Justice, will discuss his public interest career path. The Institute for Justice, the nation’s leading libertarian public interest law firm, offers the best of both worlds: cutting-edge constitutional litigation, combined with competitive pay. Sound interesting? Learn what steps you can take now to put yourself on a path to litigating the kind of cases you read about in the newspaper and your casebooks. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 14, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17378/

Prof. Sager would like to add refreshments for his Const. Law II: Religious Liberty class to be on Tuesdays (not just Wednesdays).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17400/

The UT Law Immigration Clinic and Pro Bono Program are hosting a clinic on October 20th to assist pro se petitioners in applying for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This is the training for that event.

To sin up: Send an email to Andrew Hill at ahill@law.utexas.edu.

For questions, please contact Andrea Meza at ameza0317@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17502/

Judges will meet & prepare for the Novice Mock Trial Semi-Finals

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/15/17603/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/16/17014/

Buy your tickets for TLF's Fall Auction! Buy early to save: tickets are $10 on Monday, $15 Tuesday through Thursday, and $20 at the door.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/16/17606/

Prof. Sager's Fall 2013 class Constitutional Law II: Religious Liberty (#29477)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/16/17280/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17015/

Buy your tickets for TLF's Fall Auction! Buy early to save: tickets are $10 on Monday, $15 Tuesday through Thursday, and $20 at the door.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17607/

Graduate Portfolio Program in Dispute Resolution Brown Bag Series presents-

Professor Linda Golden, Dept. of Marketing, McCombs School of Business "Perspectives on Markets, Fraud and Risk" Refreshments served.

Thursday, October 17, 2013 11:30am-1:00pm. UT Law School, Jury Room, CCJ 2.310

Bring your lunch, and bring your friends who might be interested in ADR!

The Graduate Portfolio Program in Dispute Resolution offers an interdisciplinary approach to the teaching and study of dispute resolution.

For more information, visit the website at www.utexas.edu/law/centers/cppdr/portfolio/or contact the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at 512-471-3507 or cppdr@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17625/

Rights of the Incarcerated: Theory vs. Practice

Does representation stop when your client goes to jail or prison? What should defense attorneys and human rights activists know about prison conditions and the laws that inmates face when drafting grievances and writs?

Join us for a discussion of prisoners’ rights with Michelle Smith,’11, former Equal Justice Works Fellow at the Texas Civil Rights Project, and Terri LeClercq, Ph.D., author of Prison Grievances; when to write, how to write, a graphic novel written for inmates, and former UT Law professor

To attend, RSVP to Rachel Sidopulos (rsidopulos@law.utexas.edu), by noon on Tuesday, October 15th.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17317/

Learn how to effectively tailor your resume for various legal jobs in the private and public sector. Please bring your laptop and draft legal style resume to the workshop. Examples of resumes are provided in the CSO Career Development Handbook that you will receive during the 1L Orientation and Career Development Workshops. All 1Ls must submit a copy of your resume to the CSO at least 24 hours prior to your first career counseling appointment, which will take place after October 15.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/16753/

To outline or not to outline? Is that the question? Learn what an outline is and how it can help you. See examples of different forms of outlines.

This session is intended for Section 1, but all students are welcome to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17389/

The Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice invites you to an information session on human rights internships and fellowships. This is a great opportunity to learn about opportunities with human rights organizations as well as international courts and tribunals. Former fellows and interns will share their experiences and will be available to answer questions. Law school faculty and the CSO will also be on hand to discuss the logistics and merits of these opportunities. Pizza will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17597/

Join the Texas Federalist Society on Thursday at Noon to hear from 5th Cir. Senior Judge, Emilio Garza. A UT Law Alum, Judge Garza was appointed in 1991 to serve on the 5th Circuit and achieved senior status in 2012. His name was rumored to be on the short list for the US Supreme Court in 1991 and again in 2005 for the seats ultimately filled by Justice Thomas and Justice Alito.

Judge Emilio Garza Thursday, Oct. 17th Noon | Eidman Courtroom Lunch provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17626/

Final round of novice mock trial- judges greeting/dinner

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17604/

This is the final round of the Gardere Novice Mock Trial competition. This is an advocacy competition sponsored by Gardere and facilitated by the Board of Advocates.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/17642/

The TLF Fall Auction is an annual event where students can bid on events hosted by their professors and goods or gift cards donated by community businesses. All proceeds go toward supporting public interest law fellowships at UT Law—benefiting organizations, their clients, and your classmates.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/17/16685/

TBD

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17016/

Faculty from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law will meet on October 18 and 19, 2013 for a workshop hosted by UT School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/16933/

CSO Career Counselor Natalie Aitken will discuss strategies and tips to help international LL.M.s build their professional network. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, October 17, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17078/

Students from the Hargrave Society will be volunteering at Austin Pets Alive from 1:30 until 4:00 p.m., 1156 W. Caesar Chavez St, 78703.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17723/

Reception and dinner in the Susman Academic Center, Robin C. Gibbs Atrium

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/18/17242/

Faculty from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law will meet on October 18 and 19, 2013 for a workshop hosted by UT School of Law

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/19/16934/

Family Day welcomes law students' family and friends, with or without their student, beginning with a continental breakfast, a talk with Dean Farnsworth, and a mock classroom experience led by Prof. Wellborn. Guided tours of the school and law library are available with advance registration. The popular and enjoyable BBQ lunch requires a $10 payment for each student and family member attendee, collected in advance during online registration.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/19/17536/

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and Environmental Law Society are hosting an off-leash dog hike at Turkey Creek Trail on October 19, 11:30-1:30. The trail is a fairly easy 3 mile loop with lots of places for the pups to splash around. Meet us in the parking lot around 11:15-11:30, and we'll leave from there once everyone arrives. If you get lost or have questions, call Lindsay at 208.841.2263.

Turkey Creek Trail, map: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=turkey+creek+trail+austin&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x865b344478eac6d7:0x79678dfd6b26a4c3,Turkey+Creek+Dr,+Austin,+TX+78730&gl=us&ei=CFNbUvPCG6m52QXY7IGICA&ved=0CD8Q8gEwAg

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/19/17624/