Events Calendar

Your first semester grades are in. Now what? Dean Bangs and Brandi Welch will discuss your grades, your reaction and where to go from here. Whether you were satisfied with your performance or not, there are a few strategies all law students may attempt to better performance in the Spring. We'll also discuss how to approach professors with questions about exam answers. Pizza lunch will be served!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/17/28225/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/18/22468/

Please join Steven Schulman, Akin Gump Pro Bono Partner, to learn about pro bono at large law firms and Akin Gump’s 2017 Pro Bono Scholars Program; see https://www.akingump.com/en/careers/students/pro-bono/pro-bono-scholars-program-overview.html.

Afterwards, Mr. Schulman will be conducting 15-minute, one-on-one Q&A sessions with students in the Career Services Interview Suite from 1:30-4:00 p.m. To sign up for a slot, please email houstonrecruiting@akingump.com no later than noon on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

The Akin Gump Summer Pro Bono Scholars Program provides top first-year law students interested in law firm practice the opportunity to develop an early expertise in public interest law. The skills acquired during this program build a foundation for pro bono work and billable practice that will serve participants throughout their careers. The program spans two summers, with the Pro Bono Scholars working both at the firm and at a public interest organization during the first summer as rising 2Ls. The next summer as a rising 3L, the Pro Bono Scholars join the firm as participants in the firm’s general summer associate program. In 2017, the Pro Bono Scholars Program will be offered in our Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C. offices. For more information, including how to apply, please visit https://www.akingump.com/en/careers/students/pro-bono/pro-bono-scholars-program-overview.html.

RSVP by TUESDAY, January 17, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/18/27684/

In-House Coaching Group

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/19/22473/

Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/19/26384/

The Sixth 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.

Online registration is now open through 5 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017.

Whether you’re a 1L preparing for your first summer clerkship or the fall recruiting season, a 2L working to turn your summer clerkship or fellowship into an offer, or a graduating 3L getting a head start on your legal career, the Texas Law Professional Development Institute (PDI) will help you be a more competitive candidate and a better lawyer.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/19/24426/

The Texas Federalist Society presents a debate about President-elect Trump's possible Supreme Court nominees and the confirmation process. Lunch will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/19/27946/

Thursday, January 19, 2017, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin, 701 Congress Avenue, Austin TX, 78701

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/19/23449/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

TMLS Dinner with Susman Godfrey

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/19/27764/

Thursday, January 19, 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin, 701 Congress Avenue, Austin TX, 78701

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/19/23448/

Join the Austin LGBT Bar Association, UT OUTLaw, the UT American Constitution Society, Equality Texas, Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, and the American Civil Liberties Union for an evening of speakers and conversation to address the challenges to LGBT equality in the new political climate. The event will consist of the following panel discussions:

- LGBT Equality in the New Political Environment: A Discussion on Potential Federal and State Threats to Equality

- Intersectionality and Expanding Visibility: A New Imperative

- Elevating LGBT Leadership: The Importance of LGBT Leadership

- The Power of Participation: Tactics that Work

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/19/28301/

In a small group setting, students, alumni and clinical faculty will share tips and strategies for exploring public sector law practice through clinics, internships, pro bono and networking.

In a small group setting, students, alumni and clinical faculty will share tips and strategies for exploring public sector law practice through clinics, internships, pro bono, and networking. Small groups include: Civil Rights, facilitated by Ranjana Natarajan, Clinical Professor and Director, Texas Law Civil Rights Clinic; and Kali Cohn, ‘14, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union of Texas Criminal Defense, facilitated by Ashley Steele, ‘14, Post-Conviction Attorney, Office of Capital & Forensic Writs Criminal Prosecution, facilitated by Jeremy Sylestine, Adjunct Professor, Texas Law Prosecution Internship Environmental Law, facilitated by Kelly Haragan, '95, Clinical Professor and Director, Texas Law Environmental Law Clinic; Colleen Lenahan, ‘13, Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Office of Legal Services; and Erin Gaines, ‘13, Attorney, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Human Rights, facilitated by Ariel Dulitzky, Clinical Professor and Director, Texas Law Human Rights Clinic Immigration Law, facilitated by Elissa Steglich, '00, Clinical Professor, Texas Law Immigration Clinic; and Whitney Drake, ’14, Staff Attorney, American Gateways

Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/20/27024/

Starting on Monday, January 23rd, the Texas Law Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will kick off its Spring 2017 Townes Hall Morning Coffee for all students every Monday morning. Please bring your favorite travel mug from home (we are “going green,” so no paper products will be provided) and enjoy FREE coffee every Monday morning to start off your week on behalf of the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at one, large station located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.139, etc.) beginning at 8:45 am. until it's gone, so get there early!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/23/28266/

PILA invites any students who will be interviewing for public interest positions at the Public Service Career Fair, or at other times, to this student panel. Panelists will discuss their experiences interviewing for summer positions and give tips and advice about landing a summer internship. Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/23/28302/

The Board of Advocates invites all interested 2Ls and 3Ls to participate in this year's Susman Godfrey Moot Court Competition, the second and final Moot Court competition of the 2016-2017 school year.

Visit texaslawboa.com for more information.

The Competition Schedule is as follows:

12/29/16- Online Signups Begin, problem available 1/10/17- Briefs Due 1/23/17- First Round 1/24/17-Second Round 1/25/17-Semi-Final Round 1/26/17-Final Round

Any questions can be directed to Kristina Pekkala at kristina.pekkala@utexas.edu. Please include "Susman Godfrey" in the subject line.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/23/27284/

Gardere invites all 1L students to join them for a lunch treat in the Law School Atrium. Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Please be sure to stop by on your way to class.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/24/26367/

KBH Center Distinguished Lecture by Senator Kevin Ramnarie, Former Energy Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

ABOUT THE EVENT Join the KBH Center for a distinguished lecture by Senator Kevin Ramnarine, the former Energy Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Senator Ramnarine will discuss his experiences as energy minister in Trinidad and Tobago and his perspective on energy development generally in the Caribbean.

Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/24/23804/

The Board of Advocates invites all interested 2Ls and 3Ls to participate in this year's Susman Godfrey Moot Court Competition, the second and final Moot Court competition of the 2016-2017 school year.

Visit texaslawboa.com for more information.

The Competition Schedule is as follows:

12/29/16- Online Signups Begin, problem available 1/10/17- Briefs Due 1/23/17- First Round 1/24/17-Second Round 1/25/17-Semi-Final Round 1/26/17-Final Round

Any questions can be directed to Kristina Pekkala at kristina.pekkala@utexas.edu. Please include "Susman Godfrey" in the subject line.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/24/27344/

Please join us for breakfast, fellowship and studying God's Word! This semester, we will be reading through 1 John.

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!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/25/28304/

Weekly luncheon for Texas Law faculty members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/25/22459/

Join Texas Law faculty for a timely discussion series about law and policy issues that will arise from a Trump presidency: with one focused on domestic social policy (health care, the environment, civil rights, criminal procedure, etc.); one on domestic financial and economic policy (tax; Dodd-Frank; financial regulation; consumer protection; etc.); and one on foreign relations, national security, and immigration.

Civil Rights and Domestic Policy in the New Presidential Administration – 1/25 Jennifer Laurin, Tom McGarity, and Steve Vladeck

Economic Policy in the New Presidential Administration – 2/1 Mechele Dickerson, Susie Morse, and Jay Westbrook

Immigration, Foreign Affairs, and National Security in the New Presidential Administration – 2/8 Bobby Chesney, Denise Gilman, Derek Jinks, and Steve Vladeck

The event will be recorded for students who cannot attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/25/27048/

The Board of Advocates invites all interested 2Ls and 3Ls to participate in this year's Susman Godfrey Moot Court Competition, the second and final Moot Court competition of the 2016-2017 school year.

Visit texaslawboa.com for more information.

The Competition Schedule is as follows:

12/29/16- Online Signups Begin, problem available 1/10/17- Briefs Due 1/23/17- First Round 1/24/17-Second Round 1/25/17-Semi-Final Round 1/26/17-Final Round

Any questions can be directed to Kristina Pekkala at kristina.pekkala@utexas.edu. Please include "Susman Godfrey" in the subject line.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/25/27345/

Hosted annually by the Texas Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 26-27, 2017, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite. On Thursday, January 26, certain employers will also host informational tables in the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/26529/

Texas Bar Exam applications are due Monday, January 30. Stop by the notary table early to get your application notarized!

Reminder: bring your government issued ID and do not sign your application until you are in front of the notary!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/28344/

During the first day of Public Service Career Fair (PSCF), representatives from public interest organizations, as well as federal, state and local government agencies will host informational tables, which provide an excellent opportunity for students to network and find out about current volunteer opportunities, summer internships and postgraduate positions. All Texas Law students are encouraged to stop by. Please be sure to bring a copy of your resume for employers participating in Table Talk as they may request a copy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/26531/

Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/24104/

The Sixth 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.

Online registration is now open through 5 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017.

Whether you’re a 1L preparing for your first summer clerkship or the fall recruiting season, a 2L working to turn your summer clerkship or fellowship into an offer, or a graduating 3L getting a head start on your legal career, the Texas Law Professional Development Institute (PDI) will help you be a more competitive candidate and a better lawyer.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/24524/

The Texas Federalist Society presents a debate between Yaron Brook of the Ayn Rand Institute and Professor William Forbath about income inequality and the government's role in addressing this issue. Lunch will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/27947/

The Federalist Society presents: a debate about government intervention in income inequality issues. Raising Cane's will be served!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/28505/

Virgil Lott Award Dinner

The Texas Union

Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom

6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

7:00 p.m. Dinner

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/27469/

The Board of Advocates invites all interested 2Ls and 3Ls to participate in this year's Susman Godfrey Moot Court Competition, the second and final Moot Court competition of the 2016-2017 school year.

Visit texaslawboa.com for more information.

The Competition Schedule is as follows:

12/29/16- Online Signups Begin, problem available 1/10/17- Briefs Due 1/23/17- First Round 1/24/17-Second Round 1/25/17-Semi-Final Round 1/26/17-Final Round

Any questions can be directed to Kristina Pekkala at kristina.pekkala@utexas.edu. Please include "Susman Godfrey" in the subject line.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/27346/

Join If/When/How Texas Law for our 5th annual Sexy Sex-Ed Trivia, now at Black Star Co-op!

Participating in trivia is FREE! We'll be raffling off prizes from great local vendors to support our programming for the upcoming year Raffle tickets are $5 each (or 5 for $20).

Trivia questions will test what you learned about sex in health class, pop culture, and even from studying the law.

Doors open at 7:30, trivia starts at 8!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/28164/

Hosted annually by the Texas Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 26-27, 2017, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/27/26530/

Schedule of Events:

9:00 a.m. Breakfast Susman Godfrey Atrium, TNH 2.100

9:30 a.m. CLE with Professor Tracy McCormack '86 Francis Auditorium, TNH 2.114

10:45 a.m. State of the Law School Address by Dean Ward Farnsworth Francis Auditorium, TNH 2.114

11:30 a.m. Lunch with special guest Chief Judge Carl Stewart of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Susman Godfrey Atrium, TNH 2.100

1:30 p.m. Panel Discussion with students and alumni of Texas Law Francis Auditorium, TNH 2.114

2:30 p.m. Student Organization Breakout Sessions with ALSA, CHLSA, TMLS, and OUTLaw Sheffield-Massey Room, TNH 2.111

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/27/26726/

The Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights 2017 conference is co-sponsored with the American Journal on Criminal Law and the Texas Fair Defense Project. This conference examines the unique problems faced by misdemeanor defendants and the pending reforms in this area of criminal law. The conference consists of 3 panels.

This conference has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.75 credit hours. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/27/28184/

On Friday, January 27, Heather Jarvis will be speaking about "Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps" during lunch from 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. as part of the Public Service Career Fair. Many government and nonprofit professionals stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act and related regulations, but the program requirements can be confusing. Heather knows how to break it down step-by-step so it makes sense once and for all. She'll also be discussing the federal income-driven repayment plans.

Lunch will be served. RSVP online.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/27/26532/