Events Calendar

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Thursday, October 1

8:30am4:30pm
Texas Law Day

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Organizational Capital: The Most Important Unsettling Issue in Tax
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/01/21188/
12:00pm1:00pm
Introduction to Public Service Debt Management

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/01/20702/
2:00pm2:45pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge
2:15pm3:15pm
Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 2.3

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Section 2.3 is invited to meet the Dean and enjoy some Amy's Ice Cream!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/01/21265/
3:30pm4:30pm
Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 4.2

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Section 4.2 is invited to meet the Dean and enjoy some Amy's Ice Cream!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/01/21263/

Friday, October 2

11:30am1:30pm
12:00pm1:00pm
5:30pm7:00pm
Student-Alumni Diversity Weekend

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Saturday, October 3

9:00am2:30pm
Student-Alumni Diversity Weekend

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Monday, October 5

11:30am1:00pm
Drawing Board Luncheon - "Investor State Arbitration and National Courts"
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/05/21125/
12:00pm1:00pm
Academic Advising Table

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
1:30pm4:00pm
UT Law CLE 2016 Technology Law Planning Meeting
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/05/21352/
3:30pm5:00pm

Tuesday, October 6

10:30am2:00pm
UT Law CLE – Planning Meeting for the 2016 Employment Law Conference
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/21342/
11:45am1:00pm
Applying for 2017-Term Judicial Clerkships

TNH 2.124

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 clerkship, mostly 2Ls, but 3Ls are welcome as well. Lunch will be provided so RSVP on Symplicity by Friday, October 2.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/20571/
11:45am1:15pm
Center for Women in Law Power Lunch Series

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/20611/
11:45am1:30pm
11:45am1:15pm
TMLS Bi-Weekly Firm Reception

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

TMLS bi-weekly Firm Reception/Luncheon

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/20707/
12:00pm12:45pm
CANCELED
Dean's Lunch: Section 3.3

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Section 3.3 is invited to enjoy lunch with the Dean!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/21266/
1:30pm2:30pm
Academic Advising Table

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
CANCELED
Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 3.4

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/06/21268/

Wednesday, October 7

10:30am2:00pm
UT Law CLE – Planning Meeting for the 2016 Health Law Conference
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/07/21343/
11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am1:00pm
The United Nations and Human Rights in the XXI Century: Progress and Challenges

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/07/21102/
11:45am1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
Academic Advising Table

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
12:00pm1:00pm
KBH Energy Center Tabling

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Thursday, October 8

8:00am5:00pm
UHS Flu Shot Campaign

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
CANCELED
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Judicial Control of Administrative Interpretation in Australia and the United States
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/20857/
11:45am12:45pm
Bible Study with Texas Law Women's Christian Fellowship

JON 6.206 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers)
12:00pm1:00pm
Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships: What You Should Be Doing Now

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)

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 TBD.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/20703/
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
Distinguished Lecture on Energy Policy and Law of the EU and Switzerland
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/21328/
1:30pm2:30pm
Academic Advising Table

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
2:00pm2:45pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge
3:15pm4:15pm
Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 3.1

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/21269/
4:00pm6:00pm
Understanding Resiliency: Therapeutic Client Interviewing Training

TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/21344/
6:30pm9:00pm
Shakespeare & the Law: A Midsummer Night's Dream

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)

Student actors perform their rendition of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as part of a performance and panel discussion. Reception begins at 6:30pm in the Jamil Pavilion. Performance will follow in the Eidman Courtroom. Panel Discussion follows.

Panelist will discuss legal and related issues central to "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/08/20386/

Friday, October 9

10:45am11:45am
1L Career Success Series, Session II: CSO Job Bank & Application Materials, Section 2

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/09/21034/
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
Academic Advising Table

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
1:00pm2:15pm

Monday, October 12

All day
Fall On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite, TNH 3.122

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/20732/
11:45am12:45pm
1L Career Success Series, Session II: CSO Job Bank & Application Materials, Section 3

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/21035/
11:45am12:45pm
1L Career Success Series, Session II: CSO Job Bank & Application Materials, Section 1

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/21036/
1:00pm2:00pm
1:45pm
Law, Business, and Economics Workshop -- Safe Harbors, Sure Shipwrecks
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/12/21122/

Tuesday, October 13

All day
Fall On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite, TNH 3.122

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/13/20733/
11:45am1:15pm
Center for Women in Law Power Lunch Series

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:45am1:00pm
12:00pm1:30pm
12:00pm1:00pm
1L Career Success Series, Session II: CSO Job Bank & Application Materials, Section 4

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/13/21033/

Wednesday, October 14

All day
Fall On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite, TNH 3.122

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/20734/
10:30am1:30pm
UT Law CLE Land Use Planning Meeting
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/21399/
11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
12:00pm1:30pm
PAL with Mario Barrera

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/21382/
3:00pm5:00pm
3:00pm5:00pm
TBLS Partner Panel

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
3:30pm4:30pm
Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 4.4

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/14/21270/
3:30pm4:30pm
Section 3.3 Outline Session

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Thursday, October 15

All day
Fall On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite, TNH 3.122

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/20735/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Meritocracy and its Discontents
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/20501/
11:30am2:30pm
CHLSA Fajita Fiesta

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/21230/
CANCELED
All Mentor Meeting
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/20877/
12:00pm1:00pm
2:00pm2:45pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge
3:30pm4:30pm
Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 2.2

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/21271/
4:30pm6:30pm
Human Rights Law Society Discussion

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/15/21356/
7:00pm10:00pm

Friday, October 16

All day
Fall On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite, TNH 3.122

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/16/20736/
12:00pm1:30pm
3:00pm5:30pm
Bookfest -- ECONOMICS AND THE INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF U.S. AND E.U. ANTITRUST LAW
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/16/20860/

Saturday, October 17

8:00am2:00pm
Family Day

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sunday, October 18

12:00pm4:00pm

Monday, October 19

11:45am12:45pm
How to Land a Federal Internship

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Come learn about federal internship opportunities with the federal government. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/19/20796/
11:45am1:45pm
Law, Business, and Economics Workshop -- How(else) do physicians respond to malpractice liability?
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/19/21105/

Tuesday, October 20

8:30am10:30am
Jackson Walker LLP Meet & Greet

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Jackson Walker LLP invites all law students to join them for breakfast tacos in the Law School Atrium. Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Please be sure to stop by on your way to class.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/20/21332/
11:45am1:15pm
TMLS Bi-Weekly Firm Reception

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

TMLS bi-weekly Firm Reception/Luncheon

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/20/20708/
11:45am12:45pm
Drawing Board Luncheon
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/20/21081/
12:00pm1:00pm
Intro to Public Service Law

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Are you interested in possibly pursuing a career in public service? Come learn about law practice in the public sector. Panelists will discuss their experiences as summer interns and staff attorneys with government and public interest organizations across the country. They will also share strategies and advice for obtaining similar positions. Panelists TBD. Moderated by Nicole Simmons and Denyse Demel of the CSO. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/20/20704/

Wednesday, October 21

11:30am1:00pm
11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
12:00pm1:00pm
Job Search Support Group for 2Ls

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 Tuesday, October 20, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/21/21211/
3:45pm4:45pm
Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 1.3

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Section 1.3 is invited to meet the Dean and enjoy some Amy's Ice Cream!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/21/21272/

Thursday, October 22

11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Leniency in Punishment
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/22/21189/
11:45am12:45pm
Bible Study with Texas Law Women's Christian Fellowship

JON 6.206 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers)
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
1:30pm2:30pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge
3:30pm4:30pm
Dean's Ice Cream Social Section 2.4

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Section 2.4 is invited to meet the Dean and enjoy some Amy's Ice Cream!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/22/21274/
4:00pm6:30pm
TJOGEL Fall Career Panel

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Friday, October 23

All day
Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair

Crystal Gateway Mariott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
1:00pm2:00pm
How to Apply for Big Law

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Are you a 1L interested in big law firm opportunities for the summer? Come learn about the recruitment and application process. Panelists will share strategies and advice for obtaining these positions.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/23/20795/

Saturday, October 24

Monday, October 26

10:00am3:00pm
Public Interest Law Association Halloween Bakesale Extravaganza

Atrium

The Public Interest Law Association (PILA) will be selling sweet Halloween treats in the atrium on Monday, October 26th from 10:00am-3:00pm. All proceeds will support students pursuing public interest work at Texas Law!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/26/21378/
11:00am1:00pm
National Pro Bono Week

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

In celebration of National Pro Bono Week the Mithoff Pro Bono Program will be serving pizza, answering questions and accepting PB in J applications in the Atrium.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/26/21368/
11:30am1:00pm
Drawing Board Luncheon - “Innovation and Taxation at Startup Firms”
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/26/21080/
11:45am1:30pm

Tuesday, October 27

8:30am5:30pm
University of St. Gallen Conference
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/27/21450/
11:00am1:00pm
National Pro Bono Week

In celebration of National Pro Bono Week the Mithoff Pro Bono Program will be serving pizza, answering questions and accepting PB in J applications in the Atrium.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/27/21369/
11:45am1:15pm
Center for Women in Law Power Lunch Series

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
1:30pm3:30pm
Section One Practice Exam

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
5:00pm6:30pm
University of St. Gallen Reception
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/27/21451/
7:00pm9:00pm
Screening of "Resistencia: The Fight for the Aguan Valley" and Q&A with director Jesse Freeston

AVAYA Auditorium (POB 2.302), UT Austin

Please join us this coming Tuesday, October 27th, for a screening of "Resistencia: The Fight for the Aguan Valley" and a Q&A with director Jesse Freeston. After being shown at festivals worldwide, this groundbreaking documentary on the resistance to the 2009 Honduran coup d'état is coming to Austin. Filmmaker Jesse Freeston will be with us to lead a post-film discussion.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/27/21449/

Wednesday, October 28

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:45am1:00pm
11:45am1:00pm
1:00pm2:00pm
Dean's Lunch Section 4.3

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Section 4.3 is invited to a pizza lunch to meet the Dean!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/28/21275/
3:45pm4:45pm
4:00pm7:30pm
ACS Speed Networking

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)

Thursday, October 29

11:30am1:00pm
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/29/20858/
1:30pm2:30pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge
1:30pm2:30pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge
2:00pm
Staff Halloween Treats & Costume Contest
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/29/21408/
2:15pm3:15pm
3:30pm4:15pm
5:00pm6:00pm
Speed Networking with Texas Law Alumni & Friends

AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center

Back by popular demand! Participating Texas Law J.D. students will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with legal professionals from a variety of practice areas during several short (8-10 minutes) speed networking rounds prior to Cocktails & Conversation at 6:00 p.m. We request that students commit to attend the entire speed networking portion of the event. Please arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. Free parking available in the hotel garage

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/29/21186/
6:00pm7:30pm
Cocktails & Conversation

AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center

Friday, October 30

1:00pm3:00pm
Pro “Boo-no” Week Celebration/GRITS Conference Welcome Reception

Tom Clark Lounge

Texas Law students and GRITS attendees are invited to celebrate pro bono and Halloween with a candy buffet in the Tom Clark Lounge from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/10/30/21149/