Events Calendar

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members

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

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/

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/

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/

KBH Energy Center Tabling

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Green Society Boat Cruise

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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 October 12-16, 2015.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/20732/

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/2015/10/12/21013/

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. Lunch will be served.

RSVP by Friday, October 9, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/21035/

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 Lunch will be served.

RSVP by Friday, October 9, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/21036/

Learn about Texas Law's English and foreign-language study abroad programs and opportunities at our 31 foreign universities located across the globe. This session will cover program requirements, completing the application process, choosing the right program and getting the most from your international experience.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/21326/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/21122/

Colloquium on Inequality & Human Rights: “Croesus' World: Human Rights in the Age of Inequality”

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/21091/

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 October 12-16, 2015.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/13/20733/

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/2015/10/13/20612/

Please join the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund for a panel that introduces the connection between domestic violence and animal abuse.

Our guest speaker is Attorney Victoria Rambo, a staff attorney at the Texas Advocacy Project (TAP).

Ms. Rambo is personally involved in the animal law community in Austin along with her work on domestic violence cases with TAP.

Animal protection and domestic violence professionals have established that a strong correlation between animal abuse and domestic violence exists.

Women who enter shelters often report that their batterer has injured, maimed, killed, or threatened the family pet for revenge or to psychologically establish control. More than often, violence towards animals in the domestic setting occurs while children are present. It has been documented that domestic violence victims whose animals have been abused see the animal cruelty as just another step in a long history of violent behavior directed at them and their children. Often, victims in these situations resist entering shelters as they fear leaving their pets behind will put the animals at risk at the hands of their abuser.

This panel will address these issues, and among others, the role of law enforcement and the legal system in this area. For more information and to RSVP please email us at saldf.texas.law@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/13/21360/

The Community Fellow for Hargrave Society - Judge Gregg Costa, '99 - will visit with the first-year students in Hargrave for lunch and conversation.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/13/20672/

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/2015/10/13/21033/

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 October 12-16, 2015.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/20734/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/21399/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/20898/

Join ELS for a panel on Careers in Environmental Law.

Our guest speakers will discuss their career paths and give advice to students interested in practicing environmental law. Their backgrounds range from environmental policy work, firm work, ngo work, and government.

Guest Speakers include:

Adrian Shelley, Executive Director Air Alliance (UT Law '10) Kelly Davis, Attorney Save Our Springs (UT Law '09) Ashley Phillips, Attorney Thompson & Knight LLP & formerly EPA (UT Law '03)

Please RSVP by clicking the "events" tab on Symplicity or email us at els.texas.law@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/21351/

Practice Area Luncheon with Mario Barrera and Andrea Shannon from Norton Rose Fulbright.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/21382/

The Texas Business Law Society will bring Partners from major law firms to discuss and present to students their firm’s practice areas as well as hiring criteria. The Panel will be opened to questions from the audience. This event is focused on informing the 1L class about transactional law, Summer Associate positions, and "what to expect" at a big law firm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/20852/

Partners from Sidley, Kirkland & Ellis, Haynes Boone, Norton Rose Fulbright, Locke Lord and Bracewell Giuliani will come and take questions from law students regarding their practice group as well as summer associate programs.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/21398/

Section 4.4 is invited to meet the Dean and enjoy some Amy's Ice Cream!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/21270/

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 Section 3.3 get started.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/21371/

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 October 12-16, 2015.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/20735/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/20501/

The Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association will host its semi-annual FAJITA FIESTA to fund member scholarships. We'll be selling plates of beef/chicken/veggie fajitas - grilled on site - with all the fixings in the Atrium. We usually sell out so come out, enjoy delicious food, and support this great cause!

Cash and credit accepted!

Atrium 11:30am-2:30pm

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/21230/

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

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/20877/

Come learn about the wide array of practice areas and how to decide which ones are best for you. You’ll learn the ten questions that you should ask yourself before deciding on a practice area. These questions highlight the personal preferences that are crucial for career satisfaction. You’ll also receive a handout that summarizes the fifty most common practice areas and will give you the information you need to translate your personal preferences into career decisions. This program will be useful to 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls.

RSVP by Wednesday, October 14 , on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/21074/

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/2015/10/15/21246/

Section 2.2 is invited to meet the Dean and enjoy some Amy's Ice Cream!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/21271/

HRLS will be discussing how media can be used to engage in human rights discussions and awareness campaigns.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/21356/

TLF's Annual Fall Auction

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/20421/

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 October 12-16, 2015.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/16/20736/

Opportunity Forum Panel: Uniting Our Divided City: Addressing Racial and Ethnic Inequalities in Austin

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/16/21355/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/16/20860/

Parents and other family members of current law students are invited to a program of activities including Q&A with the dean and a mock class.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/17/19881/

Cadena Society Boat Cruise

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/17/21135/