Events Calendar

Now viewing: August 31–September 13, 2025

Monday, September 1

Tuesday, September 2

8:00am9:00am
Coffee & Kolaches: Law Students for Life Welcome Social

Kick off the semester with coffee, kolaches, and conversation! Join Law Students for Life in the Dee J. Kelly Courtyard to catch up, meet new friends, and hear about this semester’s events. A relaxed, social start to the year—everyone welcome!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/02/83236/
8:15am10:30am
TJOGEL Breakfast Tacos

PATMAN (Patman Family Plaza)
11:00am2:00pm
Dean Bangs' 50th Birthday Celebration

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
11:50am12:50pm
Full Faculty Meeting
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/02/83122/
12:00pm1:15pm
2025 Tarlton Journal Executive Board Luncheon

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

A luncheon to introduce the new journal executive boards to Tarlton librarians and library services for the journals.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/02/83199/

Wednesday, September 3

7:00am8:15am
Alumni Breakfast at the 2025 Annual Judicial Education Conference

JW Marriott Austin Downtown

Join Dean Bobby Chesney and Texas Law alumni for breakfast at the Annual Judicial Education Conference.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/03/82619/
8:00am9:00am
Weekly Wednesday Coffees with TLVA

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Join TLVA for coffee and conversation every Wednesday, Aug. 27–Nov. 19. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start the day right.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/03/83522/
11:50am1:15pm
12:00pm12:45pm
Law School 301

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
12:00pm12:50pm
Judicial Clerkship Applications: Getting Started

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Join the Judicial Clerkship Program for one of our four introductory sessions on Judicial Clerkships. We'll introduce you to the resources and support available to apply to judicial clerkships as well as detailed instructions on how to begin the application process for 2027-term clerkship positions. For 2Ls and 3Ls only. The program will not be recorded.

Bring your laptop and your resume to edit during the session.

Attendance will be capped

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/03/83440/
4:00pm6:00pm
Faculty and Staff Back-to-School BBQ
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/03/82635/

Thursday, September 4

11:30am12:50pm
Faculty Colloquium: Khiara Bridges, UC Berkeley Law
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/04/83103/
11:50am12:50pm
Rational Regulations or an Equal Protection Failure? A Critique of U.S. v. Skrmetti and the Future of Medical Care for Transgender Minors

TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate on whether minors should have access to gender affirming care in light of the Supreme Court's decision in last term's Skrmetti case. We will host Brandon Smith, the former Chief of Staff to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, Professor Lawrence Sager from the University of Texas School of Law, and Andrew Brown from the Texas Public Policy Foundation to debate this issue. Chick-fil-a will b

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/04/83900/
11:50am12:50pm
Lunch & Learn with Mia from SAO

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
2:30pm3:30pm
3:45pm4:45pm

Friday, September 5

1:15pm4:30pm

Monday, September 8

11:50am12:50pm
ACS Presents: SCOTUS Review

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
11:50am12:50pm
11:50am12:50pm
TJOGEL 1L Recruiting Info Session

TNH 3.125 (Denius Classroom)
6:00pm9:00pm
TROL New Member Orientation

TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)

Tuesday, September 9

10:30am2:00pm
Student Organization/Journal Fair

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
12:00pm12:50pm
Judicial Clerkship Applications: Getting Started

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))

Join the Judicial Clerkship Program for one of our four introductory sessions on Judicial Clerkships. We'll introduce you to the resources and support available to apply to judicial clerkships as well as detailed instructions on how to begin the application process for 2027-term clerkship positions. For 2Ls and 3Ls only. The program will not be recorded.

Bring your laptop and your resume to edit during the session.

Attendance will be capped

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/09/83198/
1:00pm2:00pm
Canva Design Online Workshop
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/09/83996/
4:00pm6:00pm
Texas Law Day for Prospective Students

Open house event for prospective students. Registration is required.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/09/83484/
4:00pm4:30pm

Wednesday, September 10

8:00am9:00am
Weekly Wednesday Coffees with TLVA

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Join TLVA for coffee and conversation every Wednesday, Aug. 27–Nov. 19. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start the day right.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/10/83523/
8:30am10:30am
11:50am12:50pm
Journal Accounting Meeting

TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
11:50am12:50pm
CHLLSA General Meeting

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)
11:50am12:50pm
Alternative Curriculum: First Amendment & Student Movements with Rhiannon Hamam

TNH 2.139 (Wilson Classroom)

How effective is the First Amendment's ostensible guarantee of freedom of speech and expression, especially in the context of social justice movements challenging powerful institutions? Join LS4BL and ACS for a discussion on how the government and universities have responded to student speech with Rhiannon Hamam.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/10/84099/
1:00pm4:00pm
Faculty and Staff Headshots for Law School Directory

JON 5.208 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite)
4:00pm4:30pm

Thursday, September 11

8:30am10:30am
8:30am10:30am
White & Case | 1L Breakfast Meet & Greet

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
9:00am12:00pm
Faculty and Staff Headshots for Law School Directory

JON 5.208 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite)
11:30am1:30pm
U.S. Navy JAG Corps | Meet & Greet

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
11:50am12:50pm
Student Org/Journal Safety Training

TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
11:50am12:50pm
Free Speech Protection or Content Control: What is the state’s role in regulating Big Tech?

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate on whether states should be actively regulating Big Tech companies, especially in light of the recent NetChoice Supreme Court case. We will host Thomas Berry from the Cato Institute to present about the First Amendment concerns on this issue, and former Texas Solicitor General and current Texas Law Professor Aaron Nielson will respond. Chick-fil-a will be provided!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/11/83917/
11:50am12:50pm
5:00pm7:00pm
Federalist Society Happy Hour

Lazarus Brewing (Airport Blvd)

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a happy hour to welcome everyone to the new school year! Join us at Lazarus Brewing on Airport Blvd (NOT East 6th St) to learn about our chapter. 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls are all welcome, regardless of whether you've been involved for your entire law school career or you're just curious what Fed Soc is!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/11/84120/

Friday, September 12

8:00am5:00pm
KBH: Energy Symposium

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center

The KBH Energy Center’s Annual Symposium brings together leading industry executives, policymakers, and faculty for a dynamic day of forward-looking dialogue on the future of energy.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/12/83448/
11:00am2:00pm
TX BLE Declaration Office Hours

Zoom Meeting ID: 844 9167 6768
12:00pm12:30pm
12:30pm3:00pm
2025 Fall Litigation Institute

A focused, 4-part introduction to advocacy skills. Open to all second- and third-year law students, the FLI is a hands-on crash course designed to allow students of all experience levels to learn new skills or hone existing ones. Students work directly with Texas Law’s interscholastic mock trial coaches and instructors to focus on skills necessary to communicate effectively as a lawyer as well as successfully compete in a mock trial competit

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/12/82615/