Events Calendar

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/