Events Calendar

CHLLSA will be putting on a "Dia de los Muertos" ofrenda in the Affinity Suite to celebrate the Day of the Dead

Each year, the CSO hosts the private sector Mock Interview Program. This program aims to introduce our students to the legal interviewing process and affords attorneys an opportunity to meet our exceptional students. Practice interviews and attorney feedback are invaluable to our students, preparing them technically and instilling confidence as they embark on their 1L interview season. Depending on availability, 2L and 3Ls may also participate in this program.

Each mock interview will be 20-minutes in length followed by a 10-minute review.

The initial sign up period for 1Ls opens at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, and closes at noon on Wednesday, October 26. If spots are still available you will be able to sign up for third mock interview from 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 27.

Texas Talks serves as a chance for 1Ls to connect with a variety of law firms to learn more about their organization and the practice of law. All Texas Law 1Ls are encouraged to stop by the Law School Atrium from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (November 2-4, 2022) to connect with attorneys and recruiting coordinators.

On Wednesday, November 2, the Strauss Center is hosting former federal prosecutor Norman Barbosa as he discusses prosecuting cyber crimes. America’s computer networks are under attack. Hackers steal trade secrets, personal data, and government records. Ransomware has paralyzed schools, hospitals, oil pipelines, and government agencies. Mr. Barbosa will discuss the variety of cyber crimes that can be charged under federal law, how the Justice

ACS and the Texas Law Dems join forces to bring a discussion on the modern state of voting rights. Adjunct Professor Mimi Marziani, President of the Texas Civil Rights Project, will present on important cases that have shaped voting rights in recent years and what sort of litigation we can expect to see after the midterm elections. Lunch Provided!

Come join TBLS for a special happy hour with partners and associates from Jones Day. If you are not a TBLS member, you can join here: https://forms.gle/6beqDeSKrNB78GJb7

Join Law Students for Black Lives and the Student Collective for Abolitionist Learning for a joint meeting where we will share general org updates and provide useful information to students who want to become pen pals with people who are currently incarcerated. Food will be served!