Events Calendar

In 2014 President Obama announced two new immigration initiatives: an expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA+) and the creation of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). Texas and 25 other states filed a lawsuit to stop them from being enacted, and when the case reached the Supreme Court it ended in a 4-4 tie that lead to both DACA+ and DAPA from being enacted.

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You’re invited to Texas Law’s Annual Celebrate Pro Bono Luncheon! This year we’re hosting a number of law firm partners and others involved in Ivy v. Morath, a case on the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2016-2017 docket.

On November 7, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Ivy v. Morath, a case that challenges Texas’s failure to require providers of state-mandated driver education courses to make their programming accessi

The purpose of the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society's (TMLS) general body meetings are to articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of diverse law students as well as to foster and encourage professional competency within our membership and legal profession.

Fingerprint Sessions for 1L's

Fingerprint Sessions for 1L's

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. Dress is business casual.

All Texas Law students are invited to attend the 19th Annual Cocktails & Conversation networking reception, which provides the perfect opportunity to meet and network in a casual setting with Texas Law alumni and friends. This is a great way to expand your network, so don’t miss out! Dress is business casual. RSVP by Wednesday, October 26, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events"

Fingerprint Sessions for 1L's

The Judicial Clerkship Program will hold a workshop each Friday afternoon from October 21-November 11. The workshops are for students to come and receive instruction and personalized feedback on how to craft the most effective resume and cover letters for their judicial clerkship applications. The October 21 and November 4 dates will focus on resumes. The October 28 and November 11 dates will focus on cover letters. The workshops are open to all

A representative from the International Center for Mental Health and Human Rights will conduct a presentation and interactive workshop on Friday, October 28th, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm, on how to interact with clients that may have endured trauma. Free food provided! Please RSVP to Courtney McGinn at courtneylmcginn@utexas.edu.

RSVP by MONDAY, October 31. The “Lives in the Law” speaker series focuses on the work and lives of lawyers who strive to improve the lives of others through litigation, advocacy and public service. Speaker TBD. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Eidman Courtroom and 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Jury Room. Lunch served at 12:45.

Are you ever in doubt of what to wear for an interview, reception, or interview lunch? What exactly does "business casual" mean? What am I expected to wear during my clerkship? If you've ever asked yourself one of these questions, come to the Dress to Win workshop on Thursday, November 3.

The Judicial Clerkship Program will hold a workshop each Friday afternoon from October 21-November 11. The workshops are for students to come and receive instruction and personalized feedback on how to craft the most effective resume and cover letters for their judicial clerkship applications. The October 21 and November 4 dates will focus on resumes. The October 28 and November 11 dates will focus on cover letters. The workshops are open to all