Events Calendar

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October 5
  1. 12:00pm 2014-10-05T15:00-05:00
    TELJ Edit Session

    TELJ edits articles for Vol. 45 - lunch will be served.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/05/19181/

October 6
  1. 8:00am 2014-10-06T00:00-05:00
    Spring 2015 Early Registration

    Early registration for Spring 2015 through the Law School website only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/06/19325/

  2. 8:00am 2014-10-06T17:00-05:00
    Judges in Residence

    County court judges will hold jury trials open to students, faculty and staff

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/06/19365/

  3. 8:45am 2014-10-06T09:45-05:00
    Alumni Association Monday Morning Joe

    On Monday, September 8th, the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Texas Law Monday Morning Joe for all students. Please bring your favorite travel mug from home (we are “going green,” so no paper products will be provided) and enjoy FREE coffee every Monday morning to start off your week on behalf of the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at stations throughout the building beginning at 8:45 am.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/06/19411/

  4. 10:00am 2014-10-06T14:00-05:00
    Pumpkins and Poker Tickets

    ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/06/19599/

  5. 11:30am 2014-10-06T12:30-05:00
    JAR - Lunches 7

    4 box lunches from Swedish Hill Bakery and 4 waters.

    1- Tuna on sourdough 1- Ham on sourdough 2- Turkey on Multigrain

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/06/19569/

  6. 1:15pm 2014-10-06T13:45-05:00
    Early Registration Info Session

    The Student Affairs Team will explain the early registration system to transfer and LLM students. Come hear about how the system works to better maximize your chances at getting your preferred schedule for Spring 2015.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/06/19581/

  7. 4:00pm 2014-10-06T18:00-05:00
    Health & Human Rights Colloquium

    Health & Human Rights Colloquium

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/06/18959/

October 7
  1. 8:00am 2014-10-07T00:00-05:00
    Spring 2015 Early Registration

    Early registration for Spring 2015 through the Law School website only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19326/

  2. 8:00am 2014-10-07T17:00-05:00
    Judges in Residence

    County court judges will hold jury trials open to students, faculty and staff

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19469/

  3. 8:45am 2014-10-07T10:45-05:00
    Clinical Program Open House in CCJ

    Clinical faculty, staff and students will be on hand to informally discuss the clinics and internships offered at UT Law in the Spring and Summer of 2015. Breakfast treats and coffee will be provided. All students are invited!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19360/

  4. 10:00am 2014-10-07T14:00-05:00
    Pumpkins and Poker Tickets

    ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19600/

  5. 11:45am 2014-10-07T13:15-05:00
    CWIL Power Lunch Series

    The Center for Women in Law, through the Power Lunch Series, seeks to highlight prominent women lawyers from a wide range of career paths in the legal profession. Power Lunch attendees will have a chance to discuss their own career interests and goals in a supportive, informative, and judgment-free environment.

    Series Line-up:

    Tuesday, October 7, 2014: Video - Arianna Huffington, THRIVE: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom and Wonder (TNH 2.111)

    Thursday, October 16, 2014: Linda L. Addison, Managing Partner, United States Practice, Norton Rose Fulbright (JON 5.206)

    Tuesday, October 21, 2014: Susan L. Blount, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Prudential Financial, Inc. (TNH 2.111)

    Tuesday, October 28, 2014: Arleas Upton Kea, Director, Division of Administration, FDIC (JON 5.257)

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19060/

  6. 11:45am 2014-10-07T12:45-05:00
    Institute for Justice Info Session

    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, prides itself on offering 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 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19214/

  7. 11:45am 2014-10-07T13:00-05:00
    The Financial Review - Seminar 2 - B-Sch

    The Financial Review is a four part personal finance series to educate current law students on money. Attendees will learn the cost of attendance, managing money as a law student, and finance concepts like investing, homeownership, and debt management upon graduation. The series will be taught by Austin entrepreneur, and former McCombs student, Carly DeFelice who is the founder of Cash Money Revolution.

    On the web: www.cashmoneyrevolution.com RSVP by emailing: lawfinaid@law.utexas.edu

    Session 2: B-School for Law School Tuesday, October 7 11:50- 12:50, Fleming Room Learn about financial statements and how to manage your money like a Chief Financial Officer while in school.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19512/

  8. 11:45am 2014-10-07T12:45-05:00
    Lege Session Credit

    Come network with recent UT Law grads employed at the capitol, ask questions of Clinical Faculty about ways to line up work for credit this spring and learn about how to chart a course for a short stint or long-term career in legislative work. RSVP by Monday, October 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19530/

  9. 12:00pm 2014-10-07T13:00-05:00
    1L Skills Session: Outlining

    Outlining is the process of gathering your knowledge about an area of the law into one usable document/chart/flow chart. Outlines can take many different formats; the format a student should choose will depend on the course and the learning style of the student. This session will explore different types of outlining and will help 1Ls get started.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19425/

  10. 12:00pm 2014-10-07T13:00-05:00
    Faculty Fellow Program Lunch

    Professor Melinda Taylor is hosting a Faculty Fellow Program lunch for her assigned 7-9 assigned 1Ls from 12:00-1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19480/

  11. 5:45pm 2014-10-07T18:45-05:00
    Mock Trial Judges Reception

    The Board of Advocates will be providing dinner to local attorneys and judges that are volunteering to judge rounds of the Novice Mock Trial Tournament.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19577/

  12. 6:30pm 2014-10-07T22:15-05:00
    Board of Advocates Mock Trial

    The annual Gardere Mock Trial Tournament will consist of teams competing over the course of 5 weeks in front of local attorneys and judges. The teams will use trial skills and their knowledge of evidentiary rules to argue a variety of matters.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19531/

  13. 6:30pm 2014-10-07T22:00-05:00
    BOA Novice Mock Trial Tournament

    The annual Gardere Mock Trial Tournament will consist of teams competing over the course of 5 weeks in front of local attorneys and judges. The teams will use their knowledge of evidentiary rules and trial skills attained during the Fall Litigation Institute to argue a variety of matters.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/07/19561/

October 8
  1. 8:00am 2014-10-08T00:00-05:00
    Spring 2015 Early Registration

    Early registration for Spring 2015 through the Law School website only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/08/19327/

  2. 8:00am 2014-10-08T17:00-05:00
    Judges in Residence

    Will need media services, but won't have information from court until closer to date.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/08/19470/

  3. 10:00am 2014-10-08T14:00-05:00
    Pumpkins and Poker Tickets

    ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/08/19601/

  4. 11:30am 2014-10-08T13:30-05:00
    Faculty Lunch

    Weekly luncheon for TexasLaw faculty members

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/08/19608/

  5. 3:30pm 2014-10-08T16:30-05:00
    Health Law & Bioethics Society Meeting

    This meeting we will hear from law students who have interned at: Social Security Administration Texas Legal Services - Health Law Program State Board of Pharmacy

    Talk about our Medicaid in Texas speaker series

    and eat snacks!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/08/19536/

  6. 5:15pm 2014-10-08T20:00-05:00
    National Security Agency Info Sesssion

    Recruiters from the National Security Agency will provide information on their mission and the work they do. They will also discuss the jobs and internships available and how the application process works. Presented by the LBJ School of Public Affairs

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/08/19535/

October 9
  1. 8:00am 2014-10-09T00:00-05:00
    Spring 2015 Early Registration

    Early registration for Spring 2015 through the Law School website only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19328/

  2. 8:00am 2014-10-09T17:00-05:00
    Judges in Residence

    County court judges will hold jury trials open to students, faculty and staff

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19366/

  3. 10:00am 2014-10-09T14:00-05:00
    Pumpkins and Poker Tickets

    ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19602/

  4. 11:45am 2014-10-09T12:45-05:00
    Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships

    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 and former fellows will address how you should be preparing now to position yourself as a viable candidate for these highly competitive fellowships. Panelists include Christine Nishimura ‘12, Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Texas and recent Equal Justice Works fellow, Meredith Parekh ‘11, Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Texas and former Skadden Foundation fellow, Megan Sheffield ‘13, current Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Equal Justice Center and former UT Law Faculty/Julius Glickman Fellow with Casa Marianella Immigration Legal Services, and Chris Larson, 3L and current postgraduate fellowship applicant.

    Moderated by Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Services Programs, Career Services Office, and Mary Crouter, Assistant Director of the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law.

    Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, October 8,on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19099/

  5. 11:45am 2014-10-09T12:45-05:00
    TJCLCR Fall Publication Preview

    Please join the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights for a lively discussion with the authors who have contributed to the Fall 2014 issue of the journal. Lunch will be provided.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19504/

  6. 11:45am 2014-10-09T13:00-05:00
    Youth Court Meeting

    New members welcomed. We will be discussing our next steps in the Youth Court program and addressing any concerns. We will also have an overview training following for new members. Please bring your dues of $15 if you have not already paid.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19607/

  7. 12:00pm 2014-10-09T13:00-05:00
    Energy Center Distinguished Lecture

    Energy Center Distinguished Lecture by Leonardo Sempertergui from 12:00-1:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2014, in TNH 2.124.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19482/

  8. 5:45pm 2014-10-09T18:45-05:00
    Mock Trial Judges Reception

    The Board of Advocates will be providing dinner for the Mock Trial Competition Judges.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19578/

  9. 6:00pm 2014-10-09T22:00-05:00
    TLF Fall Auction

    TLF will hold its annual fall fundraising auction.

    This event is always a great time for a good cause, with lots of laughs, drinks, and bidding. There will be a live auction where attendees can bid on things such as dinner with their favorite professors. And, there will be a silent auction with gift certificates from local businesses.

    Date: Thursday October 9th

    Location: Hotel Vegas (1500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702)

    Time: Doors open at 6pm. Live auction begins at 7pm.

    Tickets will be sold in the atrium on Monday 10/6 through Wednesday 10/8 from 10:30am to 1:30pm, and in the Breezeway on Thursday 10/9 from 10:30am to 1:30pm.

    Prices:

    Early Bird Special** $15 on Monday 10/6 and Tuesday 10/7

    $20 on Weds 10/8 and Thursday 10/9

    $25 at the door

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/18858/

  10. 6:30pm 2014-10-09T10:15-05:00
    Board of Advocates Mock Trial

    The annual Gardere Mock Trial Tournament will consist of teams competing over the course of 5 weeks in front of local attorneys and judges. The teams will use trial skills and their knowledge of evidentiary rules to argue a variety of matters.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19532/

  11. 6:30pm 2014-10-09T22:00-05:00
    BOA Novice Mock Trial Tournament

    The annual Gardere Mock Trial Tournament will consist of teams competing over the course of 5 weeks in front of local attorneys and judges. The teams will use their knowledge of evidentiary rules and trial skills attained during the Fall Litigation Institute to argue a variety of matters.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/09/19562/

October 10
  1. All day
    Spring 2015 Early Registration

    Early registration for Spring 2015 through the Law School website only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/10/19329/

  2. 8:00am 2014-10-10T17:00-05:00
    Judges in Residence

    County court judges will hold jury trials open to students, faculty and staff

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/10/19367/

  3. 9:15am 2014-10-10T10:15-05:00
    1L CSO Orientation

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

    RSVP by Thursday, October 9, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    *Please attend only the session you RSVP for.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/10/19025/

  4. 11:30am 2014-10-10T13:00-05:00
    Faculty Colloquium -- Prof. David Skeel

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/10/19283/

  5. 11:45am 2014-10-10T12:45-05:00
    1L CSO Orientation

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

    RSVP by Thursday, October 9, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    *Please attend only the session you RSVP for.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/10/19026/

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October 12
  1. 12:00pm 2014-10-12T15:00-05:00
    TELJ Edit Session

    TELJ edits articles for Vol. 45 - lunch will be served.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/12/19182/

October 13
  1. All day
    Fall On-Campus Interviews

    Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19379/

  2. 8:45am 2014-10-13T09:45-05:00
    Alumni Association Monday Morning Joe

    On Monday, September 8th, the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Texas Law Monday Morning Joe for all students. Please bring your favorite travel mug from home (we are “going green,” so no paper products will be provided) and enjoy FREE coffee every Monday morning to start off your week on behalf of the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at stations throughout the building beginning at 8:45 am.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19412/

  3. 10:00am 2014-10-13T14:00-05:00
    Pumpkins and Poker Tickets

    ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19603/

  4. 11:30am 2014-10-13T13:00-05:00
    Drawing Board Lunch -- Ronen Avraham

    Drawing Board Lunch -- Ronen Avraham

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19660/

  5. 12:00pm 2014-10-13T13:00-05:00
    TX Fed Soc/ACS Debate Week, Round 1

    Abolishing Agency Independence Neomi Rao (Fed Soc) vs. Pete Schenkkan (ACS) Monday, Oct. 13th @ Noon Room TNH 3.142

    Professor Neomi Rao from George Mason Law School (www.law.gmu.edu/faculty/directory/fulltime/rao_neomi) and Pete Schenkkan from Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody (http://www.gdhm.com/site/ourattorneys/pete_schenkkan/) will advocate for or against Abolishing Agency Independence.

    Lunch provided!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/13/19699/

October 14
  1. All day
    Fall On-Campus Interviews

    Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19380/

  2. 10:00am 2014-10-14T14:00-05:00
    Pumpkins and Poker Tickets

    ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19604/

  3. 11:30am 2014-10-14T13:30-05:00
    Women in Energy Law Roundtable

    TJOGEL hosts a panel of speakers to discuss Women in Energy Law.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19543/

  4. 11:45am 2014-10-14T12:45-05:00
    AYLA

    Thinking about staying in Austin after law school? Then don't miss your chance to learn more about the Student Chapter of the Austin Young Lawyers Association. By joining, you can connect with practicing attorneys (under 40) who can give you advice specific to the Austin market.

    Come and enjoy some lunch and listen to current members of the AYLA board discuss how they have benefited both personally and professionally from their involvement in the organization. We hope to see you there!

    If you have questions or can't make the event but would like to join, please email Eleanor D’Ambrosio at eldambrosio@utexas.edu

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19507/

  5. 12:00pm 2014-10-14T13:00-05:00
    Energy Center Distinguished Lecture

    Energy Center Distinguished Lecture by Suzanne Murray from 12-1 PM in TNH 2.124.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19483/

  6. 12:00pm 2014-10-14T14:30-05:00
    SoCo: Chicken and Waffles Lunch

    Thurgood Marshall Legal Society presents Southern Comfort: Chicken & Waffles Fundraiser. On Tuesday October 14th, TMLS will be in the Susman Godfrey Atrium selling southern style breakfast from 12:00 pm – 2:30pm. This year, TMLS is offering a choice of Chicken with Belgian Waffles for $7 per plate and Chicken and Red Velvet or Pumpkin Waffles for $8 per plate. Vegetarians are welcome as well. We are offering Belgian Waffles for $4 per plate or a Red Velvet or Pumpkin Waffle for $5 per plate. Every menu option comes with free waffle toppings like strawberries, cool whip, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, butter, and Nutella. Don’t miss out! Come out on Tuesday for your SoCo lunch!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19659/

  7. 3:30pm 2014-10-14T16:30-05:00
    Right Where You Are - chair meditation

    The course provides a very basic introduction to meditation and yoga practices that can be performed at one’s desk (no equipment, getting on floor, etc. required). Students should commit to attending all four sessions.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19272/

  8. 5:30pm 2014-10-14T19:00-05:00
    TMLS General Body Meeting

    Bi-weekly meeting for the members of the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19460/

  9. 6:30pm 2014-10-14T22:00-05:00
    BOA Novice Mock Trial Tournament

    The annual Gardere Mock Trial Tournament will consist of teams competing over the course of 5 weeks in front of local attorneys and judges. The teams will use their knowledge of evidentiary rules and trial skills attained during the Fall Litigation Institute to argue a variety of matters.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/14/19563/

October 15
  1. All day
    Fall On-Campus Interviews

    Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19381/

  2. 10:00am 2014-10-15T14:00-05:00
    Pumpkins and Poker Tickets

    ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19605/

  3. 10:30am 2014-10-15T13:30-05:00
    2015 Technology Law Conf Planning Mtg

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19657/

  4. 11:30am 2014-10-15T13:30-05:00
    Faculty Lunch

    Weekly luncheon for TexasLaw faculty members

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19609/

  5. 12:00pm 2014-10-15T13:00-05:00
    TX Fed Soc/ACS Debate Week, Round 2

    Hobby Lobby and Religious Freedom Ryan Anderson (Fed Soc) v. Jan Soifer (ACS) Wednesday, Oct. 15th @ Noon Eidman Courtroom

    Free lunch!!

    Join ACS and FedSoc again on Wednesday for another debate, this time on the Hobby Lobby decision. Attorneys Jan Soifer of O'Connell & Soifer (http://oconnellsoifer.com/our-professionals/jan-soifer/) and Ryan Anderson from the Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/about/staff/a/ryan-anderson) will debate Hobby Lobby, Religious Liberty, and the ACA.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19700/

  6. 12:45pm 2014-10-15T18:15-05:00
    Fundamentals of Immigration Law

    UT Law’s Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners—provides an overview of U.S. immigration laws, agencies and jargon, outlines the basics of family immigration law practice, offers an introduction to removal proceedings, details issues new practitioners face in managing an immigration practice, and features a Welcome Reception.

    Continue on at the Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law for two full days of coverage on advanced issues.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/15/19005/

October 16
  1. All day
    Fall On-Campus Interviews

    Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19382/

  2. 8:15am 2014-10-16T17:30-05:00
    Immigration and Nationality Law

    UT Law’s Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for practitioners of all experience levels, and provides an opportunity to meet with and learn from nationally recognized experts and to interact with colleagues. Get to know your fellow practitioners from around the state and hear how they are dealing with tough issues.

    The 2-day program offers 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 removal and relief from removal.

    Come a day early for Wednesday's Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19006/

  3. 10:00am 2014-10-16T14:00-05:00
    Pumpkins and Poker Tickets

    ASAP will be selling tickets between 10-2 from Monday-Friday in the Atrium for our annual Pumpkins and Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 16th at Buffalo Billiards. All proceeds go to survivors of domestic violence. Please show your support! $15 to play, and $20 to play plus a t-shirt!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19606/

  4. 11:30am 2014-10-16T13:00-05:00
    Faculty Colloquium -- Dean A. Soifer

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19284/

  5. 11:45am 2014-10-16T13:15-05:00
    CWIL Power Lunch Series

    The Center for Women in Law, through the Power Lunch Series, seeks to highlight prominent women lawyers from a wide range of career paths in the legal profession. Power Lunch attendees will have a chance to discuss their own career interests and goals in a supportive, informative, and judgment-free environment.

    Series Line-up:

    Tuesday, October 7, 2014: Video - Arianna Huffington, THRIVE: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom and Wonder (TNH 2.111)

    Thursday, October 16, 2014: Linda L. Addison, Managing Partner, United States Practice, Norton Rose Fulbright (JON 5.206)

    Tuesday, October 21, 2014: Susan L. Blount, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Prudential Financial, Inc. (TNH 2.111)

    Tuesday, October 28, 2014: Arleas Upton Kea, Director, Division of Administration, FDIC (JON 5.257)

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19061/

  6. 11:45am 2014-10-16T13:00-05:00
    Hodges Society visit with Harry Reasoner

    Join Hodges Society Community Fellow Harry Reasoner, partner at Vinson & Elkins, and his wife Macey Reasoner, daughter of Society namesake Gus Hodges, for lunch and conversation.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/19475/

  7. 11:45am 2014-10-16T12:45-05:00
    Info Session on Human Rights Internships

    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/2014/10/16/19586/

  8. 6:30pm 2014-10-16T21:00-05:00
    Shakespeare & the Law

    Reception followed by panel discussion, with members of the Law School community, the UT Spirit of Shakespeare players, and other Shakespearean scholars

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/16/18691/

October 17
  1. All day
    Fall On-Campus Interviews

    Rising second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Session II will be held weekdays October 13-17, 2014.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19383/

  2. 8:30am 2014-10-17T17:30-05:00
    Immigration and Nationality Law

    UT Law’s Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for practitioners of all experience levels, and provides an opportunity to meet with and learn from nationally recognized experts and to interact with colleagues. Get to know your fellow practitioners from around the state and hear how they are dealing with tough issues.

    The 2-day program offers 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 removal and relief from removal.

    Come a day early for Wednesday's Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19007/

  3. CANCELED 2014-10-17T10:00-05:00
    Bagel Breakfast for Energy Center LLMs

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

    Bagel breakfast for Energy Center LLMs hosted by Professor Melinda Taylor from 9:00-10:00 AM in Energy Center conference room (TNH 3.119F).

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19491/

  4. 10:30am 2014-10-17T14:00-05:00
    UT Law CLE - EL15 Planning Meeting

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19656/

  5. 12:00pm 2014-10-17T15:00-05:00
    TELJ Edit Session

    TELJ edits articles for Vol. 45 - lunch will be served in the Student Lounge whereas editing will take place in the library.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19183/

  6. 12:00pm 2014-10-17T13:30-05:00
    UT Alums on Public Interest Post-Grad

    Second of three Change It Up! Brown Bag discussions

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/17/19352/

October 18
  1. 10:00am 2014-10-18T14:00-05:00
    Law Preview Exam Workshop

    Thurgood Marshall Legal Society will host an exam workshop for all 1Ls on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in TNH 2.140. This workshop will feature guests from Vinson & Elkins and other distinguished presenters who will provide students with exam strategies including how to effectively manage time during exams, dissect exam fact patterns and questions, and identify and frame relevant issues. Food and Refreshments will be provided. This workshop is open to all members of the class of 2017 regardless of membership in TMLS.

    RSVP by Friday, October 17, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2014/10/18/19525/