Events Calendar

Now viewing: Thursday, April 6, 2017

11:30am1:30pm
The Review of Litigation 1L Open House Lunch

TNH 2.129

The Review of Litigation is opening its doors to all 1Ls considering the Write-On. The Review is excited to share insights about the ins and outs of being on a journal. If you want to join an active journal, come take a tour of our office, get all of your questions asked, and enjoy a tasty taco from Taco Deli.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/06/30324/
11:45am1:00pm
Getting the Most Out of Your Summer Nonprofit or Government Position

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Working for a nonprofit or government agency this summer? This session will prepare you to thrive and get the most out of your summer work experience. Professor Scott McCown will present legal ethics basics and 2Ls and 3Ls familiar with nonprofit and government settings will discuss how to handle opportunities and challenges that come up in these unique work environments, including receiving great work and supervision, and steering clear of ethical pitfalls.

Part of the Texas Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared for Public Service Practice series. Sponsored by the Career Services Office, the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, and the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice.

Lunch served. You may RSVP solely for this event online.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/06/27026/
12:00pm1:00pm
Bar Exam Skills

TNH 2.124

3Ls and LLMs are invited to get a jump on studying for the bar with these skills based sessions. Learn how to effectively write bar exam essay answers. Texas bar questions will be used as examples. Sessions take place on Tuesdays from noon-1pm in TNH 2.124 and repeat Thursday from 12-1 in TNH 2.124. This is a four week series beginning on March 21. Each session builds on the exercise from the previous week.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/06/28294/
1:30pm2:30pm
Popcorn Break

Tom Clark Lounge

The Texas Law Alumni Association is excited to announce the return of Popcorn Break in Spring 2017! Starting February 2, 2017, 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/2017/04/06/28253/
5:00pm8:00pm
Certifying Human Rights in Global Supply Chains

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Public forum on global supply chains and the possibilities and limitations of third-­‐party certification schemes for the realization and enforcement of human rights.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/06/27964/
6:00pm9:00pm
Strasburger & Price Mock Trial Competition

The Board of Advocates presents it's second annual mock trial tournament, the Strasburger & Price Mock Trial Competition.

All 2Ls and 3Ls are invited to participate.

Schedule as follows:

Rounds on 4/4/17, 4/6/17, 4/11/17, 4/13/17, 4/18/17 with finals on 4/20/17

For more information:

texaslawboa.com

boa.utlaw@gmail.com

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/06/27364/
6:15pm8:30pm
1L Etiquette Dinner

The University of Texas Club

IMPORTANT: Sign up at 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, MARCH 21, via Eventbrite. Learn the finer points of business dining and protocol over a three-course seated dinner with wine presented by Mary Crane on Thursday, April 6, at the UT Club (2108 Robert Dedman Drive). The dinner is generously sponsored by Locke Lord LLP, who will be hosting a cocktail reception for registered attendees prior to dinner from 6:15-7:00 p.m. Dress is business casual.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/06/29627/