Events Calendar

Texas Environmental Law Journal (TELJ) will be holding their Spring Cite-On event from Monday, January 23rd through Sunday, January 30th at noon. TELJ is a biannual journal with articles, student notes, and developments in environmental and natural-resource law. Members of TELJ have the opportunity to connect with the environmental legal community, refine their bluebook skills, and get to know fellow law students who are interested in environmental law.

If you are interested in participating in Cite-On, please go to https://www.telj.org/ or send a request for an application via email to texasenvironmentallawjournal@gmail.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/01/30/66131/

Jan. 31 is the last day to register to vote for the March 1 Primaries. If you moved recently and/or have not updated your voter registration, register to vote with Law Students for Black Lives! We will be in the atrium from 9 am to 5 pm registering students to vote. We will also be answering general nonpartisan questions about the primaries for those who need additional information to vote.

To check your voter registration in Texas, visit: https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do

To find nonpartisan information about your personalized ballot by the time early voting begins: https://www.vote411.org

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/01/31/66147/

As law students, we all know that grades are an important factor in our lives. We all began our 1L year with expectations of how we want things to go, and sometimes it just doesn’t work out that way. But, it's not the end of the world. Introducing "Doing Just Fine;" a group of upperclassmen who didn't get the 1L grades they wanted, but didn't let it get in their way. The truth is: law school is hard — managing expectations around grades can be even harder! Join a webinar session next week to talk with a group of current 2Ls and 3Ls. ranging from public interest to big law, about adjusting your priorities, managing your academic expectations, and the next steps you can take to thrive at UT Law. RSVP to receive the link to join the webinar.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/01/31/66148/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/01/65925/

Please join the Texas Federalist Society as we host Professor Randy Barnett, the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown Law, for a discussion of the original meaning of the 14th Amendment.

The first 35 Texas Law students to register will receive a $10 redemption code for DoorDash to enjoy a meal during the event.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/rpxRtvjeuDEX3TSu9

Note: Registration is not required to attend any of the Texas Federalist Society's virtual events this semester; it is only required for each event if you would like to make use of the DoorDash discount.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/01/65865/

Join SBA on 2/2/22 for Tacos & Thanks Thank Yous! Stop by the law school plaza for Breakfast tacos from TacoDeli (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available). You will also have the opportunity to write Thank You/Affirmation notes to your friends, classmates and faculty in the spirit of Valentine's Day.

This event is sponsored by our friends at Latham & Watkins, LLP!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/02/66185/

Bring your own lunch and learn about human rights internship and fellowship opportunities for law students, including international court and tribunal placements. Learn about deadlines, application processes, resume and cover letter tips, and more. Hear directly from former interns and fellows about their experiences!

This info session will take place on Zoom. Registration is required!

*Sponsored by the Rapoport Center

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/02/66006/

All 1Ls in TMLS are welcome to attend an Academic Session! Although we would love to see you there in person, there will be a Zoom option with Meeting ID: 966 7370 1832.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/02/66085/

As law students, we all know that grades are an important factor in our lives. We all began our 1L year with expectations of how we want things to go, and sometimes it just doesn’t work out that way. But, it's not the end of the world. Introducing "Doing Just Fine;" a group of upperclassmen who didn't get the 1L grades they wanted, but didn't let it get in their way. The truth is: law school is hard — managing expectations around grades can be even harder! Join a webinar session next week to talk with a group of current 2Ls and 3Ls. ranging from public interest to big law, about adjusting your priorities, managing your academic expectations, and the next steps you can take to thrive at UT Law. RSVP to receive the link to join the webinar.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/02/66149/

Hosted annually by the Texas Law Career Services Office, the Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service recruitment program for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held virtually Thursday, February 3 - Friday, February 4, 2022 via Flo Recruit, public interest and government employers will conduct virtual interviews for summer and permanent positions. 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from all Texas law schools may participate in this program.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/03/65505/

Join the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights for their annual conference focusing on the 2021 Texas legislative sessions' impacts on civil liberties and rights. Topics will include voting rights, reproductive rights, and trans/LGBTQIA+ rights.

Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/TJCLCR2022

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/03/64145/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/03/65745/

Issues of race and racism are often absent from scholarly and casebook discussions of tort law. Race and racism, however, have a substantial influence on a broad range of issues within tort law, from the valuation of injuries to the types of tort claims recognized by courts. Join us for a discussion on these and related matters with Professor Melissa Wasserman. Boxed lunches will be provided after the event!

This first installment of Alternative Curriculum this semester takes place in person on Thursday, February 3rd from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm in the Jeffers Courtroom (TNH 3.140)! Masks and social distancing are encouraged.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/03/66206/

Issues of race and racism are often absent from scholarly and casebook discussions of tort law. Race and racism, however, have a substantial influence on a broad range of issues within tort law, from the valuation of injuries to the types of tort claims recognized by courts. Join us for a discussion on these and related matters with Professor Melissa Wasserman. Boxed lunches will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/03/66208/

As part of the Public Service Career Fair, join Heather Jarvis, attorney and student loan expert for this briefing and dedicated Q&A for borrowers. After you register online, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Scores of experienced public service workers have been frustrated in their attempts to qualify for loan cancellation under Public Service Loan Forgiveness. They were told they had the “wrong kind” of loans or that payments they made “didn’t count” towards the 120 qualifying payments required to earn forgiveness.

On Oct. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Limited Waiver Opportunity. For a limited time, restrictive requirements regarding loan type and repayment plan have been waived.

Also, the Biden administration is conducting a negotiated rulemaking process including revisions to the regulations governing PSLF and Income-Driven Repayment. New rules will be finalized and implemented by the summer of 2023.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/03/65508/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/03/64786/

Hosted annually by the Texas Law Career Services Office, the Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service recruitment program for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held virtually Thursday, February 3 - Friday, February 4, 2022 via Flo Recruit, public interest and government employers will conduct virtual interviews for summer and permanent positions. 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from all Texas law schools may participate in this program.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/04/65506/

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with APALSA! RSVP by 1/31 at https://forms.gle/uQrrCq2FGpHUt74KA

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/06/65967/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/07/65931/

Join TMLS and Baker Botts at George's Café Patio for a professional development lunch. We will be discussing how to make sure your LinkedIn and social media presence is in the best shape it can be. In the event of inclement weather we will move to TNH 3.124.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/07/66069/

Texas Law Democrats and Environmental Law Society are excited to host Jay Kleberg on Monday, Feb. 7! Please join us at Zoom ID 999 5470 7533.

Jay is running for Texas Land Commissioner, and as former associate director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas-based filmmaker, he has respect for and experience with Texas land and people, making him a leader we believe in. Jay’s campaign is primarily focused on climate change, disaster recovery, and veteran services. “Loving Texas and accepting climate change go hand-in-hand.” Learn more at jay4tx.com!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/07/66425/

Learn about funding for summer fellowships, Justice Center events and programming, and other resources we provide for students interested in nonprofit, government, and legislative service. Explore how you can be involved next year, including participating as a Public Service Scholar or Pro Bono Scholar. There will also be a chance for you to get to know us and students who are involved in our projects.

To see the schedule, reserve a to-go lunch, and receive updates about any event changes, register by February 1 at noon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justice-center-open-house-tickets-243210297547

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/08/65125/

The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law will host a law firm for a roundtable lunch with interested TJOGEL Society members. At the roundtables, partners and associates visiting from the law firms will present on a wide variety of energy law topics for the first part of the lunch. Then, TJOGEL Society members will have the opportunity to ask questions about the presentation. Finally, at 12:40-12:45pm, we will go from JON 5.206 to the Patman Family Plaza courtyard outside to give out lunches to the lawyers and student attendees. Students and the visiting lawyers can eat lunch and network.

There is a limited number of spots for each Roundtable Luncheon. To sign up to attend a Roundtable, please sign up for the TJOGEL Society and look for an RSVP form about a week before the Roundtable Luncheon that you want to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/08/65985/

On Tuesday, February 8, the Strauss Center is pleased to welcome Sina Kian, a Strauss Technology, Security, and Global Affairs Fellow and UT Austin Adjunct Professor, for a talk on “Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain: What are they and how can lawyers get involved?” This will be a discussion with Professor Kian, VP of Strategy at blockchain startup Aleo and former law clerk to Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts. The talk will be moderated by Strauss’ Deputy Director Adam Klein.

The event sponsors follow the University of Texas’s public health related policies. There is an inherent risk of exposure to viruses and other health threats in any public space. Attendees voluntarily assume all associated risks. All UT guidelines and FAQs about COVID-19 can be found at Protect Texas Together.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/08/66168/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/08/65945/

This event is open to all TJOGEL Society members participating in the TJOGEL Mentorship program, which includes both 1L mentees and upper-class mentors. We will be having a Happy Hour with food and drinks where all Mentors and Mentees will be invited.

Further details on the event will be sent out to all Mentorship Program participants the week prior to the event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/09/65954/

Join the Women's Christian Fellowship for our weekly time of Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/10/66405/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/10/65725/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/10/66066/

On Thursday, February 10, Professors Bobby Chesney and Adam Klein will discuss “Careers in National Security Law: Five Things You Need to Know.” Professors Chesney and Klein will talk about careers in national security and answer students’ questions in an informal format. They’ll also unveil the Strauss Center’s new National Security Law Student Fellows program, which will provide credentials, networking opportunities, and career support to UT Law students.

Event starts at 11:50 and will end at 12:50.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/10/66226/

Want to apply for clerkships and don't know how to start your research process? Join the Judicial Clerkship Program as we tackle how to figure out who you want to work for and how to apply! This event is for 2Ls.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 9, on Symplicity by selecting the Events tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/10/65466/

Please join the Texas Federalist Society as we host Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel for First Liberty Institute, and Kyle Hawkins, partner at Gibson Dunn Houston, for a discussion about whether qualified immunity is a result of judicial activism or originalism.

Lunch will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/10/65885/

Come learn about becoming a Dean's Fellow or Society Coordinator. Dean Bangs and a group of Dean's Fellows / Society Coordinators will be present to answer questions, talk about the application / interview process, and describe the responsibilities.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/10/65908/

THJLP's annual symposium will highlight issues from the Texas Legislature that intersect with and impact the Hispanic community. Our speakers include elected officials and experts who will address such topics as voting rights, abortion, and ERCOT.

We hope you will join us via Zoom!

https://utexas.zoom.us/j/93176649547

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/11/66225/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/12/65445/

Please join your SBA for a night to remember!

Texas Law Prom 2022: Night of Hollywood Glamor

Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 7:00-11:00PM

Tickets are $55 and will be available for purchase on February 1, 2020 at 8:00AM.

Texas Law students are our primary priority. Therefore, ticket availability is limited, due to the ongoing pandemic. Student tickets will be available for 48 hours and at the conclusion of student ticket sales, all remaining tickets will be available to purchase for plus-one guests.

All students and guests must provide a negative covid test, time stamped within 48 hours of the event, and your test must be shown at the law prom check-in to obtain entry. We encourage all guests who are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 to remain at home. If you purchase a ticket and test positive, guest tickets may be refunded at the conclusion of guest’s quarantine, with proof of a positive test. All other ticket refunds are prohibited. You can find easily accessible on and off campus testing facilities for you and your plus ones here.

Your ticket for "A Night of Hollywood Glamor" includes:

Admission for 1 Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Buffet Two Bar Drink Tickets 360 Photo Booth & Photo Backdrop Live DJ & great music Free Law Prom Shirt Sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis (Take the T-Shirt Survey!) Outdoor Patio Available All Evening For Guests (Outdoor Bar and photo station will be available 7-9 PM) Attire: Black Tie Formal

Parking & Driving:

Address: AT&T Hotel & Conference Center: 1900 University Ave., Austin, TX Parking: SBA encourages everyone to stay safe and share rides to the law prom. Please also note that parking is limited and parking costs will be at guests’ own expense. Detailed Parking instructions are provided here! We Would Like to Give a Huge Thank You to Our Law Prom Sponsors:

Elite LawHorn Sponsor

Kirkland & Ellis

Silver Sponsors

Vinson & Elkins

Bronze Sponsors

Haynes & Boone

Latham & Watkins

Sidley

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2022/02/12/66445/