Events Calendar

Now viewing: February 7–20, 2016

Monday, February 8

11:45am12:45pm
Op-Ed Workshop

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

A workshop on how to write and pitch op-eds that are attractive to editors at national and state media outlets. The workshop will be led by Matt Pene, who runs Texas Perspectives, the university’s in-house op-ed publication and syndication service. Matt will make a brief presentation, followed by a Q&A.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/08/21839/
3:45pm5:30pm
Law and Economic Seminar -- Knowledge Goods and Nation-States
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/08/21705/

Tuesday, February 9

8:30am
Staff Waffle Bar Breakfast
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/09/21185/
11:45am12:45pm
How to Find a Job in a Small or Midsize Firm

TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)

Learn how to successfully navigate the small and midsize firm market. Learn to effectively guide your search, network, and find out why working in a small firm might be right for you. RSVP by Monday, February 8, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/09/21645/
11:45am1:00pm
12:15pm1:30pm
Lunch with ABA Environment Energy and Resources (SEER) Special Committee on Law Students

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Come eat some sandwiches and learn about the ABA's Section of Environment Energy and Resources (SEER) Special Committee on Law Students!

Students will be introduced to the Section and will have an opportunity to meet and network with a diverse group of local environmental attorneys. You will also learn more about the ABA SEER Spring Conference taking place during March 30-April 1, 2016 in Austin and how to apply to scholarships to at

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/09/21759/

Wednesday, February 10

10:30am11:30am
Careers with the U.S. Department of Justice

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

Are you interested in a career with the Department of Justice? Christy Lopez, Deputy Chief in the Special Litigation Section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division will be here to discuss internship and postgraduate employment opportunities at the U.S. Department of Justice. RSVP by Wednesday, February 9, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/10/21831/
11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Thursday, February 11

11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Dynamic Rulemaking
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/11/21550/
11:45am1:00pm
Professional Development Institute: Law Firm Track

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The 5th Annual Texas Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared For Practice is taught by industry experts and practicing attorneys, covering facets of new attorney professionalism most sought after by legal employers. It is promoted widely to employers, many of whom contributed to the content of the program. Texas Law students may enroll for the Law Firm and/or Public Service Tracks. Registration information for the 2016 PDI will be ann

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/11/21257/
12:00pm
Spring On-Campus Interviews: Preselect Scheduling Opens

If you are selected as a preselect you may schedule your interview time beginning at noon via Symplicity. Preselect scheduling is on first-come, first-served basis. Preselect scheduling closes at noon on February 12.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/11/21786/
12:00pm12:00pm
Women's Law Caucus 2L/3L Mixer

JON 5.257

The Women's Law Caucus will be hosting a 2L/3L Mixer for our current members that identify as second or third years in law school.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/11/21838/
1:30pm2:30pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge

Friday, February 12

8:00am5:00pm
9:15am10:15am
Deadline: 12:00pm
Spring On-Campus Interviews: Preselect Scheduling Closes

Preselect scheduling closes at noon via Symplicity. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 6 p.m. this evening. Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/12/21787/
12:30pm5:00pm
Professional Development Institute: Public Service Track

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

The 5th Annual Texas Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared For Practice is taught by industry experts and practicing attorneys, covering facets of new attorney professionalism most sought after by legal employers. It is promoted widely to employers, many of whom contributed to the content of the program. Texas Law students may enroll for the Law Firm and/or Public Service Tracks. Registration information will be announced in Novembe

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/12/21513/
6:00pm
Spring On-Campus Interviews: Alternate Scheduling Opens

Alternate students may begin scheduling via Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis and closes tomorrow, Saturday, February 13, at noon.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/12/21788/

Saturday, February 13

Deadline: 12:00pm
Spring On-Campus Interviews: Alternate Scheduling Closes

Alternate students have until noon to schedule interviews via Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/13/21789/

Monday, February 15

3:30pm5:30pm
Law and Economic Seminar -- Keep the Kids Inside? Juvenile Curfews and Urban Gun Violence
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/15/21706/

Tuesday, February 16

11:45am12:45pm
The State Bar of Texas: Careers in Transactional Law

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

The Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas sponsors a panel discussion regarding the life of a transactional lawyer. A handful of practicing lawyers will describe the rewards, challenges and opportunities of a career as a business lawyer - these are lawyers who never go to court but work for law firms and companies in many exciting fields such as mergers and acquisitions, real estate, intellectual property, oil and gas, technology, etc

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/16/21646/
12:00pm12:45pm
1L Mandatory Academic Advising Session

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

All 1Ls are required to attend either this session or the session on Feb 18 at 3:30pm. Dean Bangs and Brandi Welch will review graduation requirements and considerations in choosing your course of study over the next two years.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/16/21729/
12:00pm1:00pm
Using Anti-Trafficking Laws for Labor Reform

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Talk led by Stacy Jonas, Managing Attorney of the Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid's Human Trafficking Team

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/16/21799/
3:30pm

Wednesday, February 17

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
3:30pm5:00pm
Corporations are Not People

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

Thursday, February 18

8:00am1:45pm
TMLS Symposium: The New Political Landscape - The Role Diversity will play in the 2016 Presidential Election

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)

The TMLS Symposium will feature a panel discussion that is intended to encourage political engagement in light of the upcoming presidential election. The target audience will be UT law students, faculty, and staff; however, visitors are more than welcome to attend. As a diverse-student group, TMLS values diversity, inclusiveness, and academic excellence. Pursuant to those values: It is our hope that this panel discussion will impact the UT law

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/18/21826/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- "The unacknowledged constitution?... a conversation"
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/18/21551/
11:45am1:00pm
Professional Development Institute: Law Firm Track

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

The 5th Annual Texas Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared For Practice is taught by industry experts and practicing attorneys, covering facets of new attorney professionalism most sought after by legal employers. It is promoted widely to employers, many of whom contributed to the content of the program. Texas Law students may enroll for the Law Firm and/or Public Service Tracks. Registration information for the 2016 PDI will be ann

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/18/21258/
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
1:30pm2:30pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge
3:30pm4:15pm
1L Mandatory Academic Advising Session

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

All 1Ls are required to attend either this session or the session on Feb 18 at 3:30pm. Dean Bangs and Brandi Welch will review graduation requirements and considerations in choosing your course of study over the next two years.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/18/21730/

Friday, February 19

11:45am12:45pm
Winstead PC Juris Doctor Scholarship Info Session

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)

All 1Ls are welcome to come learn about Winstead PC's 2016 Scholarship Program. Lunch will be served.

RSVP by Thursday, February 18 , on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/19/21891/

Saturday, February 20

9:00am5:00pm