Events Calendar

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Thursday, September 1

11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Calvin Johnson
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/01/24264/
11:45am12:45pm
FDIC Information Session

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)

Learn more about the Honors Program (for entry-level attorneys), the summer intern program, as well as fall and spring internship opportunities at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) from Arleas Kea, '82, Director of Administration, and Andrea Fulton Toliver, Regional Counsel for the Atlanta Region. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/01/23544/

Friday, September 2

12:30pm1:30pm

Sunday, September 4

3:00pm4:00pm
Reception for Class Committee Members

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
4:00pm6:00pm

Tuesday, September 6

11:45am12:45pm
U.S. Army JAG Information Session

TNH 3.129 (Atlas Seminar Room)

Learn about opportunities to practice law in the U.S. Army JAG program from Captain Jackson, who will be available to answer questions about the Army JAG Corps program, including summer internship opportunities and the active duty accession program. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/06/23404/

Wednesday, September 7

11:00am2:00pm
SBA Student Organization Fair

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Fair for student organizations at the law school to increase student involvement.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/07/23044/
11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
1:00pm2:30pm
2L & 3L Ask a CSO Counselor

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Got a career related question? Drop-in counseling will be available in the Atrium every week this month. Stop on by!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/07/24389/
3:00pm
Staff Birthday Celebration
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/07/23884/

Thursday, September 8

11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Ingrid Eagley // UCLA
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/08/23087/
11:30am1:00pm
Resource and Wellness Fair

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Come hear from all of the resources on campus available to law students, from RecSports to the Texas Lawyers Assistance Program to Services for Students with Disabilities and more. Health snacks and free chair massages!!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/08/23364/
11:45am1:00pm
SCOTUS Round-Up

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)
11:45am1:00pm
Hodges Society Group Lunch 1

TNH 3.129 (Atlas Seminar Room)
12:00pm1:00pm
Texas Law Fellowships 1L Information Session

TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)

TLF is hosting an information session prior to the Sept. 12th deadline for 1L applicants. The session will highlight the benefits of being on the board of TLF, a student-run 501(3)(c) operating at UT Law for 30 years. Pizza will be provided at the information session.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/08/24624/
1:30pm2:30pm

Friday, September 9

11:00am12:00pm
U.S. Navy JAG Information Session

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)

Come learn about opportunities to practice law in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps program, including the internship program. US Navy JAG representatives will be available to answer questions about the Navy in general and the U.S. Navy JAG Corps program specifically. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/09/24384/
12:30pm4:30pm

Saturday, September 10

8:00am2:00pm
Texas Review of Law & Politics Orientation

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Monday, September 12

3:30pm4:30pm
Dean's Meeting; Section 3.4

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Dean Farnsworth invites Section 3.4 for ice cream and conversation.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/12/24845/

Tuesday, September 13

11:30am2:00pm
LibraryFest 2016

Tarlton Law Library
11:45am1:00pm
Health Law & Policy Lunch

TNH 3.129 (Atlas Seminar Room)
11:45am1:00pm
11:45am1:00pm
Reproductive Justice 101

TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)

Join Texas Law's chapter of If/When/How for a presentation on the history of reproductive health, rights, and justice in the United States. Reproductive justice will exist when all people can exercise the rights and access the resources they need to thrive and to decide if, when, and how to create and sustain their families with dignity, free from discrimination, coercion, or violence. Amanda Williams, Executive Director of the Lilith Fund for Re

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/13/24704/
12:00pm1:00pm
12:00pm1:00pm
Human Rights Internship Info Session

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)
5:30pm6:30pm
TMLS General Body Meetings

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/13/24026/

Wednesday, September 14

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
1:00pm2:30pm
2L & 3L Ask a CSO Counselor

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Got a career related question? Drop-in counseling will be available in the Atrium every week this month. Stop on by!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/14/24394/

Thursday, September 15

8:00am9:00am
Bible Study with TLWCF

TNH 3.115 (Bell Seminar Room)

We are studying the book of Ephesians this semester; each week, we will be discussing a new chapter. Breakfast and coffee will be provided!

Our goal is to create a safe space for women interested in learning more about Christ through studying and applying God's Word in law school and beyond. Our Bible study is a place for Christian fellowship and encouragement, and women from all Christian faith traditions and denominations are welcome!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/15/24884/
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Bruce Green // Fordham University
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/15/23088/
11:30am1:00pm
SROC Luncheon
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/15/24813/
11:45am12:45pm
Intro to Public Service Debt Management

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers 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.

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

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/15/22426/
11:45am12:45pm
Foreign Trained LL.M. Job Search & Networking Workshop

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)

Learn how to conduct a U.S. and international job search. We’ll also be discussing the International Student Interview Program at New York University and the West Coast International LL.M. Job Fairs. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/15/23526/
11:45am1:00pm
11:45am1:00pm
Hodges Society Group Lunch 3

TNH 3.115 (Bell Seminar Room)
12:00pm1:00pm
Human Rights Law Society meeting

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)
1:30pm2:30pm
6:30pm9:00pm
Shakespeare and the Law -- Richard III

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Student actors perform their rendition of Shakespeare's "Richard III" 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 "Richard III".

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/15/21866/

Monday, September 19

10:30am2:30pm
Student Bar Association Elections

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

The Student Bar Association will host elections in the Atrium for a number of positions. All class years are eligible to vote (depending upon the position) but must have an ID available.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/19/24504/
11:45am12:45pm
1L Career Success Series, Session 1: CSO Resources & Tools (Bradford & Hargrave Societies)

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

First of three Career Success Modules for 1Ls. In this first module, learn about 1L summer employment statistics, student employment reporting, CSO tools & resources, and upcoming “How to Apply” programming. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/19/23406/
1:00pm2:00pm
1L Career Success Series, Session 1: CSO Resources & Tools (Cadena, Green, Hodges & Sheffield Societies)

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

First of three Career Success Modules for 1Ls. In this first module, learn about 1L summer employment statistics, student employment reporting, CSO tools & resources, and upcoming “How to Apply” programming. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/19/24084/
3:45pm5:30pm
Law and Economic Seminar -- Anu Bradford
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/19/23584/
3:45pm5:30pm
Law and Economic Seminar -- Anu Bradford
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/19/23644/
4:00pm6:00pm

Tuesday, September 20

8:00am10:00am
TBLS Members Breakfast

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am1:00pm
12:00pm12:45pm
12:00pm2:00pm
KBH Energy Center Distinguished Lecture by Ambassador Robert W. Jordan

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Title Distinguished Lecture: “Desert Diplomat: Inside Saudi Arabia Following 9/11” with Robert W. Jordan, Former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

About the Event Join the KBH Energy Center and the UT Energy Institute for a distinguished lecture by Robert W. Jordan, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Jordan will discuss his book, Desert Diplomat: Inside Saudi Arabia Following 9/11 (Potomac Books, 2015). Ambassad

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/20/22804/
12:00pm1:15pm
12:00pm1:15pm

Wednesday, September 21

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:45am12:45pm
1L Career Success Series, Session 1: CSO Resources & Tools (McCormick & Sutton Societies)

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

First of three Career Success Modules for 1Ls. In this first module, learn about 1L summer employment statistics, student employment reporting, CSO tools & resources, and upcoming “How to Apply” programming. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/21/23407/
1:30pm3:00pm
2L & 3L Ask a CSO Counselor

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Got a career related question? Drop-in counseling will be available in the Atrium every week this month. Stop on by!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/21/24399/
2:15pm3:15pm
Dean's Meeting Section 2.1

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Dean Farnsworth invites Section 2.1 for ice cream and conversation.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/21/24846/

Thursday, September 22

11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Jennifer Laurin
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/22/24265/
11:45am12:45pm
Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships: What You Should Be Doing Now

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

This program is for all class years: 1Ls 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.

RSVP by Wednesday, September 21, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/22/22404/
11:45am1:00pm
12:00pm12:30pm
Study Abroad Information Session

TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom)
1:30pm2:30pm
2:15pm3:15pm
Dean's Meeting Section 4.1

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Dean Farnswoth invites Section 4.1 for ice cream and conversation.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/22/24847/

Friday, September 23

1:00pm2:45pm
6:00pm7:00pm
Texas Law Parents Reception

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)

Saturday, September 24

8:00am2:00pm
Family Weekend

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
9:00am12:00pm
Family Weekend

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Monday, September 26

11:45am1:00pm
ACS presents SCOTUS Term Review with Jason Steed

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

Join the Texas Law chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) for a lunch presentation on the Supreme Court's upcoming term presented by attorney Jason Steed.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/26/24224/
3:30pm4:30pm
3:45pm5:30pm
Law and Economic Seminar -- Paige Skiba
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/26/23065/
7:30pm10:00pm

Tuesday, September 27

8:15am9:00am
11:30am1:00pm
Police Policy: Improving Tactics, Accountability, and Community Relations

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

This is a panel discussion hosted by the Federalist Society about suggested police policies to improve tactics, accountability and community relations. The event is co-sponsored by the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society and the American Constitution Society. Lunch will be provided.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/27/25026/
11:45am1:00pm
Clinical Program Info Sesssion

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
11:45am1:00pm
Sheffield Society Community Fellow Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
5:30pm6:30pm
TMLS General Body Meetings

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/27/24027/

Wednesday, September 28

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:45am1:00pm
ACS presents "Guantánamo: Where We Are, and Where Are we Going?”

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Join the Texas Law chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) for a lunch talk on the Guantánamo Bay detention camp. Professors Stephen Vladeck and Robert Chesney will discuss the history of Guantánamo, it's current status and what the future may hold.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/28/25226/
CANCELED
2L & 3L Ask a CSO Counselor

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Got a career related question? Drop-in counseling will be available in the Atrium every week this month. Stop on by!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/28/24404/
3:30pm4:30pm

Thursday, September 29

8:00am9:00am
9:00am4:00pm
Texas Law Day

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium - Robert Bone
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/29/24266/
11:45am12:45pm
How to Apply for BigLaw

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. Assistant Dean Montoya will share strategies and provide an overview of this career track and advice for obtaining these positions. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/29/22524/
11:45am12:45pm
Foreign-Trained LL.M. Resume & Cover Letter Workshop

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)

Learn how to develop a resume and cover letter for the U.S. legal market. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, September 28, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/29/23527/
1:30pm2:30pm
CANCELED
2L & 3L Ask a CSO Counselor

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Got a career related question? Drop-in counseling will be available in the Atrium every week this month. Stop on by!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/29/24405/
5:30pm7:00pm
Networking: Who, What, When, Where, and Why?

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

This networking reception is designed to facilitate introductions among diverse professionals and diverse professional students in Austin.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/09/29/24685/

Friday, September 30

1:00pm2:45pm