Events Calendar

It's Fall write-on time for the Texas Journal of Women, Gender and the Law! TJWGL is one of the few journals that allows 1Ls to write-on, which often leads to an editorial board position during your 2L and 3L years. We welcome ALL students to apply!

Pick up an application at the Communications Desk in the Atrium. Completed applications should be turned in by Friday, September 18, 2015 at 5:00pm to the TJWGL box at the Communications Center, or email brithenderson@utexas.edu with the subject: “TJWGL APPLICATION.”

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

TJWGL is an innovative, student-edited journal dedicated to publishing legal scholarship that explores the cultural, racial, and socio-economic factors affecting women. We celebrate the advances made by women's advocates and seek to enhance the relationship between theoretical and practical perspectives by promoting discourse on gender and the law issues.

TJWGL publishes twice during the academic year. Each publication includes a combination of three or four articles, notes, and/or comments. Preference for publication is given to student notes written by TJWGL staff members.

Staff members have the opportunity to take part in more than simple cite-checking. As a member of TJWGL, you may take advantage of opportunities to edit, work directly with authors, select materials for publication, and work on non-publication projects.

If you have questions or would like an application, please contact Brittany Henderson at brithenderson@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/13/21202/

It's Fall write-on time for the Texas Journal of Women, Gender and the Law! TJWGL is one of the few journals that allows 1Ls to write-on, which often leads to an editorial board position during your 2L and 3L years. We welcome ALL students to apply!

Pick up an application at the Communications Desk in the Atrium. Completed applications should be turned in by Friday, September 18, 2015 at 5:00pm to the TJWGL box at the Communications Center, or email brithenderson@utexas.edu with the subject: “TJWGL APPLICATION.”

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

TJWGL is an innovative, student-edited journal dedicated to publishing legal scholarship that explores the cultural, racial, and socio-economic factors affecting women. We celebrate the advances made by women's advocates and seek to enhance the relationship between theoretical and practical perspectives by promoting discourse on gender and the law issues.

TJWGL publishes twice during the academic year. Each publication includes a combination of three or four articles, notes, and/or comments. Preference for publication is given to student notes written by TJWGL staff members.

Staff members have the opportunity to take part in more than simple cite-checking. As a member of TJWGL, you may take advantage of opportunities to edit, work directly with authors, select materials for publication, and work on non-publication projects.

If you have questions or would like an application, please contact Brittany Henderson at brithenderson@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/14/21203/

On Monday, September 14, the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Fall 2015 Townes Hall Morning Coffee for all students every Monday morning. 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 one, large station located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.139, etc.) beginning at 8:45 am.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/14/21006/

It's Fall write-on time for the Texas Journal of Women, Gender and the Law! TJWGL is one of the few journals that allows 1Ls to write-on, which often leads to an editorial board position during your 2L and 3L years. We welcome ALL students to apply!

Pick up an application at the Communications Desk in the Atrium. Completed applications should be turned in by Friday, September 18, 2015 at 5:00pm to the TJWGL box at the Communications Center, or email brithenderson@utexas.edu with the subject: “TJWGL APPLICATION.”

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

TJWGL is an innovative, student-edited journal dedicated to publishing legal scholarship that explores the cultural, racial, and socio-economic factors affecting women. We celebrate the advances made by women's advocates and seek to enhance the relationship between theoretical and practical perspectives by promoting discourse on gender and the law issues.

TJWGL publishes twice during the academic year. Each publication includes a combination of three or four articles, notes, and/or comments. Preference for publication is given to student notes written by TJWGL staff members.

Staff members have the opportunity to take part in more than simple cite-checking. As a member of TJWGL, you may take advantage of opportunities to edit, work directly with authors, select materials for publication, and work on non-publication projects.

If you have questions or would like an application, please contact Brittany Henderson at brithenderson@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/15/21204/

The Community Fellow for Sheffield Society - Judge Edward Prado - will visit with the first-year students in Sheffield for lunch and conversation.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/15/20673/

Got a career related question? Drop-in counseling will be available in the Atrium every week this month. Stop on by! Beginning October 15, 2015, 1Ls will be able to meet with counselors.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/15/20870/

Come win prizes and feast on treats while checking out the Tarlton Law Library!

Tarlton is throwing open its doors for Texas Law students to discover more about our services and tour the facility. You’ll get to see the hidden collections and chat with different librarians about all of the resources at your disposal. There will be treats and drawings for prizes at different stations. At the end of your visit, you’ll receive a gift and can enter your name for a grand prize drawing.

See you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/15/20940/

3Ls: It's not too late to apply for judicial clerkships. This meeting will cover what sort of clerkships are still available and how to begin the process of applying. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP on Symplicity.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/15/20941/

Please join the Environmental Law Society for a lunch talk with Earthjustice attorney and UT Law alum, Mary Whittle. The lunch will be very casual and students should feel free to ask career related questions regarding public-interest environmental law and working with Earthjustice.

This event is co-sponsored by the KBH Center, the Environmental Law Clinic, and the Texas Environmental Law Journal.

Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law organization based in the United States dedicated to environmental issues.

Earthjustice’s work is divided into three major program areas:

Health and Toxics focuses on cases that fight for healthy communities.

Climate and Energy focuses on cases that advance clean energy and promote a stable climate.

The Wild focuses on cases that preserve our wildlife and wild lands.

Mary graduated from Amherst College in 1997 and earned a joint degree from The University of Texas School of Law and The LBJ School of Public Affairs in 2001.

RSVP by Monday, September 14, at https://law-utexas-csm.symplicity.com/students/ by selecting the “Events” tab.

For more information: http://earthjustice.org/about/staff/mary-whittle

Fof event inquiries: please email us at els.texas.law@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/15/21131/

Join Texas Law alums for lunch as they discuss what it is like to practice in a small or midsize firm and find out why working in a smaller firm might be right for you. Learn how to effectively prepare for a career in a smaller firm, as well as strategies for building a network and finding opportunities, from Jennifer Goodwillie, ’13, Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria; Dustin Taylor, ’13, Reed & Scardino; Stephanie Potter, ’08, Naman Howell Smith & Lee; and George Ward, ’04, DeLeon & Washburn, P.C.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, September 14, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/15/20794/

Join the American Journal of Criminal Law for an opportunity to listen to practitioners discuss the career paths of prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys. Alongside career planning tips relevant to law students, we will discuss hot button issues affecting both prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys. Lunch (Austin's Pizza) will be provided.

Panel Lineup:

Trudy Strassburger, Capital Area Private Defender Service

Matt Devlin, Assistant United States Attorney

Professor David Gonzales, Sumpter & Gonzales, Adjunct Professor-Trial Advocacy Program

Jeremy Sylestine, Travis County District Attorney's Office, Adjunct Professor-Prosecution Internship Program

Professors Susan Klein and Chris Roberts (Criminal Defense Clinic) will moderate. Q&A to follow the panel discussion.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/15/20829/

Join WLC as we welcome new and returning members at our first happy hour of the semester at Santa Rita's. Come and hear about what WLC has planned for the upcoming year and meet other women law students.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/15/21123/

It's Fall write-on time for the Texas Journal of Women, Gender and the Law! TJWGL is one of the few journals that allows 1Ls to write-on, which often leads to an editorial board position during your 2L and 3L years. We welcome ALL students to apply!

Pick up an application at the Communications Desk in the Atrium. Completed applications should be turned in by Friday, September 18, 2015 at 5:00pm to the TJWGL box at the Communications Center, or email brithenderson@utexas.edu with the subject: “TJWGL APPLICATION.”

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

TJWGL is an innovative, student-edited journal dedicated to publishing legal scholarship that explores the cultural, racial, and socio-economic factors affecting women. We celebrate the advances made by women's advocates and seek to enhance the relationship between theoretical and practical perspectives by promoting discourse on gender and the law issues.

TJWGL publishes twice during the academic year. Each publication includes a combination of three or four articles, notes, and/or comments. Preference for publication is given to student notes written by TJWGL staff members.

Staff members have the opportunity to take part in more than simple cite-checking. As a member of TJWGL, you may take advantage of opportunities to edit, work directly with authors, select materials for publication, and work on non-publication projects.

If you have questions or would like an application, please contact Brittany Henderson at brithenderson@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/16/21205/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/16/20894/

Mardy Sackley and Sara Gail from Lone Star Legal Search will speak on the topic of networking and making lifelong connections. The 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 get a job. You will walk away with many concrete tips on how to conduct yourself in networking situations. This program prepare you to participate in the Public Service Expo and Speed Networking With the Austin Bar Association on Thursday, September 17.

RSVP by Tuesday, September 15, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. Note: 1Ls and LL.M.s may RSVP to Alisha Camacho at acamacho@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/16/20793/

It's Fall write-on time for the Texas Journal of Women, Gender and the Law! TJWGL is one of the few journals that allows 1Ls to write-on, which often leads to an editorial board position during your 2L and 3L years. We welcome ALL students to apply!

Pick up an application at the Communications Desk in the Atrium. Completed applications should be turned in by Friday, September 18, 2015 at 5:00pm to the TJWGL box at the Communications Center, or email brithenderson@utexas.edu with the subject: “TJWGL APPLICATION.”

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

TJWGL is an innovative, student-edited journal dedicated to publishing legal scholarship that explores the cultural, racial, and socio-economic factors affecting women. We celebrate the advances made by women's advocates and seek to enhance the relationship between theoretical and practical perspectives by promoting discourse on gender and the law issues.

TJWGL publishes twice during the academic year. Each publication includes a combination of three or four articles, notes, and/or comments. Preference for publication is given to student notes written by TJWGL staff members.

Staff members have the opportunity to take part in more than simple cite-checking. As a member of TJWGL, you may take advantage of opportunities to edit, work directly with authors, select materials for publication, and work on non-publication projects.

If you have questions or would like an application, please contact Brittany Henderson at brithenderson@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/17/21206/

Representatives from dozens of public interest organizations and government agencies will be on hand to answer questions about what they do. Find out about volunteer opportunities, summer internships and paid positions with a variety of nonprofits, legal services providers and government agencies. All Texas Law students are encouraged to attend.

RSVP by Wednesday, September 16, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. Note: 1Ls and LL.M.s may RSVP to Alisha Camacho at acamacho@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/17/20701/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/17/20775/

Join the Texas Federalist Society and guests Marc Levin (UT Law alumnus and Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Center for Effective Justice) and Derek Cohen (Deputy Director for the Center for Effective Justice) to discuss the conservative and libertarian perspectives on criminal justice reform.

This is part of a day-long exploration of criminal justice reform in America. At lunch, guests will hear from the conservative and libertarian perspectives. Then, at 4:00 p.m., guests are encouraged to continue the conversation with Justice Goodwin Liu and others representing the progressive view.

FREE LUNCH.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/17/21209/

Come join the Texas Journal of Women, Gender and the Law to find out more about the journal, the write-on process, as well as enjoy some Tiff's Treats!

TJWGL is one of the few journals that allows 1Ls to write-on, which often leads to an editorial board position during your 2L and 3L years. We welcome ALL students to apply! Please join us to find out more information.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/17/21208/

Join ACS for a conversation with Goodwin Liu, one of the most prominent young judges in the United States. Justice Liu was a Rhodes Scholar and clerk for Ruth Bader Ginsburg, then an attorney in various federal government roles, and then a member of the faculty at Berkeley Law. After Republicans filibustered President Obama's nomination of Liu to the Ninth Circuit, Liu was appointed to the California Supreme Court, where he now serves. Join us to hear from him directly about his life and career. Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/17/21229/

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/17/20776/

Participating Texas Law students will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with members of the Austin Bar Association from a variety of practice areas during several short (8-10 minutes) speed networking rounds. We request that participating students commit to attending the entire speed networking portion of the event (5:45-6:30 p.m.). Please arrive by 5:30 p.m. as the program will start promptly at 5:45 p.m. Dress is business casual. Light refreshments will be served.

On Monday, September 14, at 8 p.m., online signup for Meet the Lawyers: Speed Networking takes place via Eventbrite and is on a first-come, first-served basis as space is limited!

Afterwards, from 6:30-7:00 p.m., Career Exploration Table Talk will be open to all Texas Law students. During Career Exploration Table Talk, members of the Austin Bar Association will be on hand to answer your questions about various practice areas.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/17/20782/

It's Fall write-on time for the Texas Journal of Women, Gender and the Law! TJWGL is one of the few journals that allows 1Ls to write-on, which often leads to an editorial board position during your 2L and 3L years. We welcome ALL students to apply!

Pick up an application at the Communications Desk in the Atrium. Completed applications should be turned in by Friday, September 18, 2015 at 5:00pm to the TJWGL box at the Communications Center, or email brithenderson@utexas.edu with the subject: “TJWGL APPLICATION.”

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

TJWGL is an innovative, student-edited journal dedicated to publishing legal scholarship that explores the cultural, racial, and socio-economic factors affecting women. We celebrate the advances made by women's advocates and seek to enhance the relationship between theoretical and practical perspectives by promoting discourse on gender and the law issues.

TJWGL publishes twice during the academic year. Each publication includes a combination of three or four articles, notes, and/or comments. Preference for publication is given to student notes written by TJWGL staff members.

Staff members have the opportunity to take part in more than simple cite-checking. As a member of TJWGL, you may take advantage of opportunities to edit, work directly with authors, select materials for publication, and work on non-publication projects.

If you have questions or would like an application, please contact Brittany Henderson at brithenderson@utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/18/21207/

This event will be a panel discussion on controversial and problematic issues that occur in either or both the entertainment and sports legal fields.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/18/20939/

César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, Visiting Professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, will be discussing his new book, crImmigration (crImmigration.com/book), at the Law School on Friday, September 18 from 10:30-11:30 in the Goodwin Room (CCJ 1.312). It should be an engaging discussion of the intersection and interplay between immigration and criminal law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/18/21141/

Friday, September 18, 2015 Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. The Four Seasons Hotel 98 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin, Texas

Recipients to be announced soon!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/18/20473/

Dean Ward Farnsworth and The University of Texas Alumni Association invite you to the 2015 Alumni Awards Dinner

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/18/21027/

Annual Alumni Tailgate Party! Texas Longhorns vs. California Golden Bears Eduardo Rodriguez, ’68, Michael Rodriguez, ’94, and their talented crew are back to cook up their world famous bbq!

Saturday, September 19 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. South Lawn Game time: 6:30 p.m. Registration details to follow later this summer, but mark your calendars now for this fun-filled (and delicious!) Texas Law tradition!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/19/20865/

Feed the hungry and earn points for your Society at the same time! Drop off donations in the barrels in the Atrium.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/21/20811/

On Monday, September 14, the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Fall 2015 Townes Hall Morning Coffee for all students every Monday morning. 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 one, large station located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.139, etc.) beginning at 8:45 am.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/21/21010/

Come to the Tom Clark lounge for movies, popcorn, and candy all day!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/21/20713/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/21/21094/

Show your Society pride and earn points by wearing your t-shirt today. Get counted! 1Ls will be counted in class. 2Ls and 3Ls should stop by the table in the Atrium. Then wear your shirt to trivia tonight!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/22/20459/

Feed the hungry and earn points for your Society at the same time! Drop off donations in the barrels in the Atrium.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/22/20812/

1L Skills Session - Legal Analysis

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/22/20770/

Come out and earn points for your Society in this annual battle of the brains!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/22/20714/

Feed the hungry and earn points for your Society at the same time! Drop off donations in the barrels in the Atrium.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/23/20813/

The Societies will be participating in Penny Wars with proceeds to benefit the Texas Law Fellowships.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/23/21177/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/23/20895/

Got a career related question? Drop-in counseling will be available in the Atrium every week this month. Stop on by! Beginning October 15, 2015, 1Ls will be able to meet with counselors.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/23/20871/

Section 1.1 is invited to meet the Dean and enjoy some Amy's Ice Cream!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/23/21260/

Interested in practicing IP law? The IP Law Society and the Austin IP Law Association are hosting a networking opportunity for those interested in practicing IP law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/23/21231/

Faculty Welcome Back Dinner for President Powers at the Legends Room in the Alumni Center.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/24/20525/

Feed the hungry and earn points for your Society at the same time! Drop off donations in the barrels in the Atrium.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/24/20814/

Climate Change Law and Policy Presentation to KBH Energy Center students.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/24/21095/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/24/21069/

The Community Fellow for Hodges - Harry Reasoner - will visit campus to meet the first-year students in Hodges for lunch and conversations.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/24/20654/

Join Texas Law Women's Christian Fellowship as we go through the book Interrupted: When Jesus Wrecks Your Comfortable Christianity. Author and Austinite Jen Hatmaker encourages readers to get uncomfortable with their faith and to engage in a life of service to the least among us.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/24/21179/

Lunch and peer group discussion about the job search process as well as strategies for getting through it productively and positively. CSO counselors will then join us during the end of the session if you have any questions for them.

RSVP by Wednesday, September 23, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/24/21210/

Popcorn Break (sponsored by the Alumni Association and Student Affairs Office) On Thursday, September 10, the Texas Law Alumni Association and Student Affairs Office are pleased to announce that it will kick off its Fall 2015 Popcorn Break every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 – 2:45 pm. The popcorn will be located in the Tom Clark Lounge. We look forward to seeing you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/24/21243/

Section 4.1 is invited to meet the Dean and enjoy some Amy's Ice Cream!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/24/21261/

UT Graduate Conference in Public Law featuring Keynote speaker, Kim Lane Scheppele.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/25/20653/

Come out to the first of three CSO Career Success Sessions for 1Ls. In this first session, learn about CSO resources and tools including Canvas, SAGE, Symplicity, the CSO Handbook, and more. We will also discuss what the Class of 2017 did with their 1L summer. Breakfast will be served.

RSVP by Thursday, September 24 , on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/25/21029/

Come out to the first of three CSO Career Success Sessions for 1Ls. In this first session, learn about CSO resources and tools including Canvas, SAGE, Symplicity, the CSO Handbook, and more. We will also discuss what the Class of 2017 did with their 1L summer. Breakfast will be served.

RSVP by Thursday, September 24, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/25/21030/

Come out to beat Sheffield in this annual field day!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/25/20457/

UT Graduate Conference in Public Law featuring Keynote speaker, Kim Lane Scheppele.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/09/26/20855/