Events Calendar

Now viewing: Thursday, February 25, 2016

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Spring On-Campus Interviews

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

During Spring On-Campus Interviews, employers may recruit 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) for summer clerkships or postgraduate positions.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/25/21793/
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/2016/02/25/21259/
11:45am12:45pm
Gideon’s Promise: The Drive to Reform Indigent Defense in the South

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Jonathan Rapping, President & Founder of Gideon's Promise, will speak from 11:45 AM-12:45 PM on "Gideon's Promise: The Drive to Reform indigent Defense in the South." Rapping, a nationally renowned criminal justice innovator and 2014 MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Fellow, will discuss the evolution of justice in America and the role public defenders play.

RSVP by Tuesday, February 23, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Hosted by Career Services and the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/25/21606/
11:45am1:00pm
Gender and the Judiciary: How a Judge’s Gender Affects Decision-Making

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Professor Pat Chew, the Salmon Chaired Professor and Distinguished Faculty Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and a University Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient, will discuss her research and findings on the effect of judges' gender in their decision-making, particularly in sex discrimination cases.

Lunch will be served.

The event is co-sponsored by the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association and the Women's Law Caucus.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/25/21851/
12:45pm1:45pm
Practitioner Panel: Public Defense in the South

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Learn about careers in indigent defense from Texas Law alumni and friends serving as public defenders. Panelists will discuss their careers and offer advice on how to land a job as a public defender. Panelists TBD. Moderator TBD.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/25/21604/
1:30pm2:30pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge

The Texas Law Alumni Association and Student Affairs Office are excited to announce the return of Popcorn Break in Spring 2016! Starting January 21, 2016, Popcorn Break will be every Thursday afternoon from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. The popcorn will be located in the Tom Clark Lounge. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/25/21613/
6:00pm7:30pm
Houston Alumni Reception

Please join us for a Texas Law Alumni Reception on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

The Houston Club, Bush Ballroom, 910 Louisiana Street, 49th Floor, One Shell Plaza, Suite 4900, Houston, Texas 77002

Please registers at http://law.connect.utexas.edu/HOU16

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/25/21473/
7:00pm10:00pm
Youth Court Trivia Night

Come out and show off your trivia skills and support Youth Court which works with a local middle school to combat the school to prison pipeline.

Tickets on Sale Monday-Thursday in the Atrium, $5 in advance and $8 at the door.

Raffles tickets on sale for $1.

Prizes include gift cards and donations from Home Slice Pizza, Kendra Scott, Eastside Cafe, P'Terry's, Austin Zoo, Plucker's, Amy's Ice Cream, Poweryoga, SNAP Kitchen, Tiff's Treats and more!

Great Drink Specials: $2 Texas Teas, $3 wells, $2 Lonestar Tall boys.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/02/25/21867/