Events Calendar

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4 October 5
  1. 8:45am 2015-10-05T10:45-05:00
    Townes Hall Morning Coffee

    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/2015/10/05/21012/

  2. 11:30am 2015-10-05T13:00-05:00
    Drawing Board Luncheon

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/05/21125/

  3. 12:00pm 2015-10-05T13:00-05:00
    Academic Advising Table

    Have questions about classes for Spring? Need some advice on how to rank them? Stop by the drop in academic advising table in the Atrium. Staff from Student Affairs, including Director of Academic Advising Brandi Welch, will be available to answer questions.

    You are also welcome to drop by the SAO in 2.117 for walk in appointments!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/05/21329/

  4. 1:30pm 2015-10-05T16:00-05:00
    UT Law CLE 2016 Tech Law 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/2015/10/05/21352/

  5. 3:30pm 2015-10-05T17:00-05:00
    Capital Punishment in the Supreme Court

    Review of Capital Punishment Cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, 2014 and 2015 Terms.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/05/21180/

October 6
  1. 10:30am 2015-10-06T14:00-05:00
    UT Law CLE – EL16 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/2015/10/06/21342/

  2. 11:45am 2015-10-06T13:00-05:00
    Applying for 2017 Judicial Clerkships

    A panel of current and former clerks will share about their experience applying for and working in judicial clerkships. The Texas Law Judicial Clerkship Program team will also provide information on our program and how to begin applying for clerkships. The program is geared towards those looking for 2017-term clerkships, mostly 2Ls, but 3Ls are welcome as well. Lunch will be provided so RSVP on Symplicity by Friday, October 2.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/20571/

  3. 11:45am 2015-10-06T13:15-05:00
    CWIL Power Lunch Series

    The Center for Women in Law, through the October Power Lunch Series, seeks to provide students with possible role models and mentors by exposing them to prominent women lawyers and other public figures from a wide range of career paths. Attending students will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their own career goals in an informal and interactive environment.

    Series Line-up:

    Tuesday, October 6, 2015: Jane Webre, Partner, Scott, Douglass & McConnico LLP

    Tuesday, October 13, 2015: Judge Micaela Alvarez, United States District Judge, Southern District of Texas

    Wednesday, October 21, 2015: Sandra Phillips, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, Toyota Motor North America

    Tuesday, October 27, 2015: Kristi Swartz, Managing Partner (Hong Kong Office), Bryan Cave

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/20611/

  4. 11:45am 2015-10-06T13:30-05:00
    Cadena Society Community Fellow Lunch

    The Community Fellow for Cadena Society - Judge Robert Pitman - will visit the first-year students in Cadena Society for lunch and conversation.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/20657/

  5. 11:45am 2015-10-06T13:15-05:00
    TMLS Lunch Panel

    The Thurgood Marshall Legal Society will be hosting bi-weekly lunch panels with large and mid-size firms. Food will be provided.

    These events are open to all UT law students and staff.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/20707/

  6. 12:00pm 2015-10-06T12:45-05:00
    Freshlaw Skills Session - Outlining

    Outlining is the process of gathering your knowledge about an area of the law into one usable document/chart/flow chart. Often, the value of outlining is in its creation. 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/2015/10/06/20771/

  7. CANCELED 2015-10-06T14:00-05:00
    Dean's Lunch: Section 3.3

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

    Section 3.3 is invited to enjoy lunch with the Dean!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/21266/

  8. 1:30pm 2015-10-06T14:30-05:00
    Academic Advising Table

    Have questions about classes for Spring? Need some advice on how to rank them? Stop by the drop in academic advising table in the Atrium. Staff from Student Affairs, including Director of Academic Advising Brandi Welch, will be available to answer questions.

    You are also welcome to drop by the SAO in 2.117 for walk in appointments!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/21330/

  9. CANCELED 2015-10-06T16:30-05:00
    Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 3.4

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

    Section 3.4 is invited to meet the Dean and enjoy some Amy's Ice Cream!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/21268/

October 7
  1. 10:30am 2015-10-07T14:00-05:00
    UT Law CLE – HL16 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/2015/10/07/21343/

  2. 11:30am 2015-10-07T13:30-05:00
    Faculty Lunch

    Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/07/20897/

  3. 11:30am 2015-10-07T13:00-05:00
    U.N. and Human Rights in the XXI Century

    Ambassador Alberto Pedro D’Alotto, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations Office at Geneva, will speak at the School of Law. His speech is entitled “United Nations and Human Rights in the XXI Century: Progress and Challenges." RSVP is required.

    Lunch will be served after the event.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/07/21102/

  4. 11:45am 2015-10-07T13:00-05:00
    TJOGEL Roundtable Luncheon

    Attorneys from Andrews Kurth will discuss their practice with TJOGEL students over lunch.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/07/21361/

  5. 12:00pm 2015-10-07T13:00-05:00
    Academic Advising Table

    Have questions about classes for Spring? Need some advice on how to rank them? Stop by the drop in academic advising table in the Atrium. Staff from Student Affairs, including Director of Academic Advising Brandi Welch, will be available to answer questions.

    You are also welcome to drop by the SAO in 2.117 for walk in appointments!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/07/21339/

  6. 12:00pm 2015-10-07T13:00-05:00
    KBH Energy Center Tabling

    KBH Energy Center Tabling

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/07/21359/

  7. 6:00pm 2015-10-07T00:00-05:00
    SALDF General Body Meeting

    The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund's first general body meeting! It'll be quick and informative, so please stop by to learn more about us! We'll have ice cream for everyone.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/07/21301/

October 8
  1. 8:00am 2015-10-08T17:00-05:00
    UHS Flu Shot Campaign

    University Health Services will provide seasonal flu shots to students, faculty, and staff.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/20850/

  2. CANCELED 2015-10-08T13:00-05:00
    Clinical Faculty Lunch

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

    Monthly meeting of the clinical faculty

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/20832/

  3. 11:30am 2015-10-08T13:00-05:00
    Faculty Colloquium

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/20857/

  4. 11:45am 2015-10-08T12:45-05:00
    Bible Study with TLWCF

    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/2015/10/08/21181/

  5. 12:00pm 2015-10-08T13:00-05:00
    Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships

    This program is for all class years: 1L trying to figure out what postgraduate public interest fellowships are, 2Ls navigating the summer employer and potential host organization search and 3Ls committed to applying for fellowships post judicial clerkships. 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 Ian Spechler ‘07, Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Texas and former Skadden Foundation fellow; Erin Gaines ’12, current Equal Justice Works fellow, with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid; and Leah Glowacki, 3L and current postgraduate fellowship applicant.

    Moderated by 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.

    RSVP by Wednesday, October 7, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/20703/

  6. 12:00pm 2015-10-08T13:00-05:00
    Freshlaw Skills Session - Outlining

    Outlining is the process of gathering your knowledge about an area of the law into one usable document/chart/flow chart. Often, the value of outlining is in its creation. 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/2015/10/08/20772/

  7. 12:00pm 2015-10-08T13:00-05:00
    So You Want to be an Appellate Lawyer?

    The State Bar of Texas Appellate Section will present a discussion about various career opportunities in the area of appellate law. Panelists include Jane Webre and Don Cruse. Moderated by Elana Einhorn. Lunch will be provided.

    RSVP by Wednesday, October 7, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/21236/

  8. 12:00pm 2015-10-08T13:00-05:00
    Distinguished Lecture

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/21328/

  9. 1:30pm 2015-10-08T14:30-05:00
    Academic Advising Table

    Have questions about classes for Spring? Need some advice on how to rank them? Stop by the drop in academic advising table in the Atrium. Staff from Student Affairs, including Director of Academic Advising Brandi Welch, will be available to answer questions.

    You are also welcome to drop by the SAO in 2.117 for walk in appointments!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/21341/

  10. 2:00pm 2015-10-08T14:45-05:00
    Popcorn Break

    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/2015/10/08/21245/

  11. 3:15pm 2015-10-08T16:15-05:00
    Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 3.1

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/21269/

  12. 4:00pm 2015-10-08T18:00-05:00
    HRLS Therapeutic Interviewing Training

    Representatives from the International Center for Mental Health and Human Rights, a nonprofit based here in Austin, will hold a training at UT Law. The first part of the event will focus on understanding trauma and resiliency in human rights victims, and the second part will be a training on therapeutic interviewing with interactive exercises. The ICMHHR focuses on strengthening communities through the use of innovative therapeutic techniques to mitigate the psychological trauma caused by human rights abuses. Snacks provided.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/21344/

  13. 6:30pm 2015-10-08T21:00-05:00
    Shakespeare & the Law

    Free Admission. Reception followed by panel on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Panel members include Alan Friedman, Coordinator, AFTLS; David Kornhaber, Coordinator, AFTLS; Professors Angela Littwin, UT Law; James Loehlin, Director, Shakespeare at Winedale, and the Spirit of Shakespeare's players.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/20386/

  14. 9:30pm 2015-10-08T23:30-05:00
    Green Society Boat Cruise

    Green Society Boat Cruise

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/21134/

October 9
  1. 8:00am 2015-10-09T17:00-05:00
    Negotiation 101: Skills Development

    We negotiate every day, whether in formal or informal situations. Learn the basics of a successful negotiation in this one-day, interactive course. You'll discover your personal negotiating style and how to recognize when it's working and when it's time to try something different.

    What you will learn:

    * Understand different types of individual negotiating styles * Understand different approaches and applications of negotiation * Understand the steps of an effective negotiation process * Learn and practice essential negotiation skills

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/09/20694/

  2. 10:45am 2015-10-09T11:45-05:00
    Job Bank/Appl. Materials Section 2

    Second of three CSO Career Success Sessions for 1Ls. In this session, learn how to prepare your application materials and what to expect in your initial one-on-one career counseling session. Breakfast will be served.

    RSVP by Thursday, October 8, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/09/21034/

  3. 12:00pm 2015-10-09T13:00-05:00
    LL.M. Workshop

    Learn how to develop a cover letter for the U.S. legal market and networking skills. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, October 8, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/09/20780/

  4. 12:00pm 2015-10-09T13:00-05:00
    Academic Advising Table

    Have questions about classes for Spring? Need some advice on how to rank them? Stop by the drop in academic advising table in the Atrium. Staff from Student Affairs, including Director of Academic Advising Brandi Welch, will be available to answer questions.

    You are also welcome to drop by the SAO in 2.117 for walk in appointments!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/09/21340/

  5. 1:00pm 2015-10-09T14:15-05:00
    Change It Up! Brownbag

    Please join Texas Law Professors Mechele Dickerson (homeownership and bankruptcy), Chris Roberts (criminal defense), and Elissa Steglich (immigration), as they discuss their involvement in social change efforts across sectors of the legal profession.

    Dessert provided.

    Sponsored by Change It Up! and the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/09/20540/

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