Events Calendar

This 4-Hour Workshop, hosted by TMLS, and taught by Professor Lisa Tilton-McCarthy, will teach students how to effectively manage their time during their exams, and how to draft an A+ answer. Vinson & Elkins attorneys will be available to speak with students during lunch, after the workshop concludes.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/32iCmDV

All program materials will be distributed via email. You must pre-register in order to receive these materials.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/10/51185/

Veterans Day breakfast to honor Law School faculty, staff, and student veterans

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/11/51445/

The Texas Law Alumni Association's Townes Hall Morning Coffee will kick off on the first day of class Wednesday, August 28th, and continue on Mondays through the fall semester. Open to all students every Monday morning! Please bring your favorite travel mug (we are going green, so no paper products will be provided) and enjoy FREE coffee every Monday morning to start your week off right on behalf of the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at one, large stations located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.319) beginning at 8:45am until it's gone, so get there early!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/11/48375/

Drawing Board Luncheon - Abe Wickelgren, Contractual Conditions (co-author Ian Ayres)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/11/48428/

Discussing problematic features of tort law, their effects on the outcome of cases, their origin in common law, and how to change them

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/11/52165/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/11/47886/

Human Rights and Global Inequality: Law, History, Politics

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/11/46787/

Weekly CLS Bible Study

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/11/49213/

PBinJ Pre-Trip Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/11/51685/

Morning women's Bible study at the law school. This semester we will be studying the "Armor of God." This event occurs every other Tuesday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Coffee and breakfast will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/12/49221/

Kaycee Crisp and Lawson Konvalinka in the CSO share valuable tips on what government and public interest employers look for in a winning resume and cover letter (CL).

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, November 13, on Symplicity by clicking on the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/12/47565/

Sign up at the attached link. Open to all UT law students.

Several of Husch Blackwell's real estate attorneys will be presenting on the topic of real estate law practice over lunch. Come explore this dynamic practice area, meet practitioners and enjoy a free lunch! Food provided by Husch Blackwell. Sponsored by Texas Real Estate Law Society.

Sheffield-Massey Room, TNH 2.111 (Next to the Tom Clark Student Lounge) Tuesday, November 12, 2019 11:45am-12:45pm

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/12/51525/

Join O’Melveny & UT OUTLaw for a “Corporate vs. Litigation” lunch discussion. Our team of partners and associates will discuss the basics of corporate and litigation practices, the fundamental differences of these areas, and typical assignments and projects junior attorneys tackle in these groups. We look forward to an interactive discussion and questions are highly encouraged.

Corporate panelists include:

Kurt Berney, Partner; John Dickson, Associate; and Evie Whiting, Counsel.

Litigation panelists include:

Anna Schneider, Associate; Luann Simmons, Managing Partner; and Catalina Vergara, Partner.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, November 11, on Symplicity by clicking on the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/12/51025/

Dean Farnsworth invites Section 4.2 for ice cream and conversation.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/12/51265/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/12/47507/

On November 13, OUTLaw will be hosting our biannual Brunch in the Atrium. We will be selling: eggs, bacon, pancakes, OJ, virgin mimosas and more! All are welcome!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/13/50145/

From 10:30am - 2:00pm on Monday, come to our table in the Atrium and fill out a letter of gratitude to a fellow classmate, a professor, the hardworking staff in George's or the Tom Clark Lounge, administrators in the Student Affairs Office... you name it. To reward your act of gratitude, we'll give you a delicious slice of pie. Brought to you by the Student Bar Association and The Student Affairs Office.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/14/51845/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/14/46605/

Join us for this interactive program designed to prepare you to ace every interview. You will identify your unique professional strengths and practice putting those strengths in the most favorable light to ensure your best chance at getting a job offer. You will leave the program with confidence in your ability to both prepare for and nail every interview.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, November 13, on Symplicity by clicking on the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/14/47267/

1.0 hour of CLE credit has been approved for this event. Lunch provided.

Article I, Sec. 1 of the Texas Constitution declares the importance of “preserv[ing] the right of local self-government.” While this provision ostensibly refers to local self-government in the state vs. federal context, can Texas cities invoke this and other legal principles to defend local ordinances from superseding acts by the Texas legislature?

Join the ACS Austin Lawyer Chapter and the ACS University of Texas School of Law Student Chapter for a discussion with the Hon. Gina Hinojosa on wins and losses in recent local control battles in cities across Texas.

Featuring:

Hon. Gina Hinojosa, Representative for House District 49, Texas State House of Representatives

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/14/51885/

Open house for people interested in applying to Texas Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/14/52425/

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP invites all 1L students to join them for Chick-Fil-A in the Law School Atrium. Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm.

Attorneys in attendance will include Lewis Tandy, ’18, Litigation Associate; Trevor Vega, ’19, Corporate Associate; Courtney York, ’01, Corporate Partner; Lauren York, ’15, Litigation Associate; Graham McCall, Investment Funds Associate; Gechi Tesic, Investment Funds Associate; Vera Neinast, Senior Counsel, Energy Regulation, Markets and Enforcement; and Jocelyn Tau, ’10, Tax Partner.

Be sure to stop by on your way to class!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/15/52105/

Norton Rose Fulbright invites all 1L students to join them for Fricano's Deli in the Law School Atrium as well as take a moment to cuddle with animals from Tiny Tails! Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm.

1Ls who ordered business cards should come by to pick up their cards as well as business card holders.

Be sure to stop by on your way to class!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/15/52106/

Wonderful women of UT Law. Would you like to be connected and supported by other women like yourself? Have a safe space to ask questions about issues unique to women? Talk to women who have traveled the path ahead of you? Be more confident advocating for yourself and your clients? Please join the Texas Law Advocacy Program for our first Women Advocating For event. Our goal is to create an afternoon where you, our students, can ask questions, share experiences and feel supported by sharing with women lawyers who have walked the path ahead of you. We will share some time together as one whole group and then break into small group discussions. If you are interested in joining us or would like more information, please contact Marla Massin, mmassin@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/15/50185/

The 1L Mock Interview Program allows 1Ls to gain valuable interviewing experience and offer attorneys an opportunity to meet our exceptional students and introduce them to the legal interviewing process.

Mock interviews will be 20-minutes in length followed by a 10-minute review. Dress professionally as you would for a real interview on the day of your mock interview.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/18/48005/

Understanding group dynamics and how decisions are made are crucial to a facilitator's role in leading effective meetings. In this introductory course, participants will learn the principles of participatory decision-making as well as fundamental skill sets including listening and tracking group dialogue, chart writing techniques, building effective agendas, addressing challenging dynamics, and strategies for helping groups build sustainable agreements.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/18/48705/

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati invites all 1L students to join them for breakfast in the Law School Atrium. Scott Craig, '04, partner, and Ani Avagyan, associate, will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm. Be sure to stop by on your way to class!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/18/52125/

The Texas Law Alumni Association's Townes Hall Morning Coffee will kick off on the first day of class Wednesday, August 28th, and continue on Mondays through the fall semester. Open to all students every Monday morning! Please bring your favorite travel mug (we are going green, so no paper products will be provided) and enjoy FREE coffee every Monday morning to start your week off right on behalf of the Alumni Association. Coffee will be located at one, large stations located near the 1L Classrooms (by TNH 2.140, TNH 2.319) beginning at 8:45am until it's gone, so get there early!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/18/48376/

Join Texas Law's SBA and Society Program as we field donations to benefit UT's Professional Closet and Austin's SAFE Alliance. We'll be tabling Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th in the Atrium from 10am - 3pm.

UT Outpost is a food pantry and career closet located on main campus. The goal of the career closet is to make sure every Longhorn has access to professional clothes for job and internship interviews.

The SAFE Alliance exists to stop abuse for everyone by serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. The SAFE Alliance is dedicated to ending violence through prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services for individuals, families, and communities that have been affected by abuse.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/18/51905/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/18/49228/

Latham & Watkins invites all 1L students to join them for Tacodeli in the Law School Atrium. Associates Bryan Ryan; Thomas Verity, '13; Caroline Ellerbe, '17; and Lexi Udeh, '17, will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm. Be sure to stop by on your way to class!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/18/52126/

Weekly CLS Bible Study

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/18/49214/

LSMU Mentors and mentees are invited to an end of the semester dinner!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/18/52245/

The 1L Mock Interview Program allows 1Ls to gain valuable interviewing experience and offer attorneys an opportunity to meet our exceptional students and introduce them to the legal interviewing process.

Mock interviews will be 20-minutes in length followed by a 10-minute review. Dress professionally as you would for a real interview on the day of your mock interview.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/19/48006/

Understanding group dynamics and how decisions are made are crucial to a facilitator's role in leading effective meetings. In this introductory course, participants will learn the principles of participatory decision-making as well as fundamental skill sets including listening and tracking group dialogue, chart writing techniques, building effective agendas, addressing challenging dynamics, and strategies for helping groups build sustainable agreements.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/19/48706/

Porter Hedges invites all 1L students to join them for Torchy's Taco in the Law School Atrium. Attorneys and recruiters will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm. Be sure to stop by on your way to class!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/19/52127/

Classroom instruction that includes a trial scenario for 12+ students and 4 guests

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/19/51965/

Join Texas Law's SBA and Society Program as we field donations to benefit UT's Professional Closet and Austin's SAFE Alliance. We'll be tabling Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th in the Atrium from 10am - 3pm.

UT Outpost is a food pantry and career closet located on main campus. The goal of the career closet is to make sure every Longhorn has access to professional clothes for job and internship interviews.

The SAFE Alliance exists to stop abuse for everyone by serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. The SAFE Alliance is dedicated to ending violence through prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services for individuals, families, and communities that have been affected by abuse.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/19/51925/

Lightfoot, Franklin and White invites all 1L students to join them for lunch in the Law School Atrium. Attorneys and recruiters will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm. Be sure to stop by on your way to class!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/19/52128/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/19/47509/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/19/51606/

Join us for Texas Talks: Careers in Law - a multi-faceted evening full of opportunities to engage with attorneys and recruiters in both the private and public sectors representing 70+ employers. Don't miss this chance to learn about the legal profession and connect with Texas Law alumni and friends!

Dress is business casual. Refreshments and drinks will be served.

RSVP on Symplicity.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/19/47025/

The 1L Mock Interview Program allows 1Ls to gain valuable interviewing experience and offer attorneys an opportunity to meet our exceptional students and introduce them to the legal interviewing process.

Mock interviews will be 20-minutes in length followed by a 10-minute review. Dress professionally as you would for a real interview on the day of your mock interview.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/20/48007/

Jackson Walker invites all 1L students to stop by for breakfast tacos in the Law School Atrium. Recruiters will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm. Be sure to stop by on your way to class!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/20/52206/

Come hear from women working in the technology law field. Panelists are: Laura Frederick, Tacey Davies, Lisa Salinas, Prof. Melissa Wasserman. The panel will be moderated by Clara Chalk.

Lunch will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/20/52005/

Join SBA and Winston & Strawn to hear important information about Big Law. Winston & Strawn Partners will be there to answer any questions you have! Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/20/52085/

All members of Texas Law’s four affinity organizations (TMLS, OUTLaw, APALSA, and CHLSA) are invited to a Diversity Townhall dinner, hosted by Shavonne Henderson, Rick Garza, and the Student Affairs Office.

All four presidents will be on hand to give brief updates and let us know what’s in store for the spring semester. Shavonne and Rick will also have a brief program, followed by opportunity for students to ask questions. But we mostly just want to provide a space for us all to come together, enjoy each other’s company, celebrate our accomplishments, engage in honest and brave conversations, and break bread together.

Dinner will be served! Please feel free to come late or leave early as your schedule requires!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/20/52305/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/21/46588/

The Texas Space Law & Policy Society (TXSLAPS) will be holding an information session / society meeting on the second floor of the UT School of Law. We will introduce members to the Society officers, talk about the group's mission and plans for the Spring 2020 semester, go over upcoming space law and policy events and job/internship opportunities, and answer questions about the group and space law/policy generally. Open to any student at the University of Texas interested in space law and policy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/21/52605/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/21/47970/

Learn how to selected a public defender office, prepare resumes and cover letters, and practice for interviews.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/21/52505/

All students will be provided a sample exam question to work. This session is an opportunity to use the exam software (Extegrity's Exam4) in a testing atmosphere. It is also a chance to work on one of the best exam prep methods: doing practice questions.

Section 1: TNH 2.137 Section 2: TNH 2.138 Section 3: TNH 2.139 Section 4: TNH 2.140

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/22/47645/

CHLSA's annual Thanksgiving dinner! This event is meant to provide students a well-needed study break and an opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends for those who cannot travel home for the holidays.

CHLSA students only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2019/11/22/52205/