Events Calendar

Breakfast and Conversations with Simpson Thacher this Monday, September 15th. Join members of the recruiting team from Simpson Thacher and us for breakfast and a coffee from 8:15 - 9:15am on September 15th outside the law school!.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/83180/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Winston & Strawn to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/83975/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Latham & Watkins to learn more about their firm and grab lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/83972/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society (CLSS). Topic to vary and be circulated to members weekly, cycling between Rosary prayer, reflection, discussion, and fellowship.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/83857/

Please join us for an introduction and overview of Texas Law Review. Lunch will be provided and please RSVP to the link below:

https://forms.gle/jqCSKuZ3uRATzfRXA

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/83877/

Join the Women’s Law Caucus for a special lunch event with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where attorneys will introduce the world of corporate law and share insights into their practice. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the field, ask questions, and connect with practicing attorneys in a casual setting.

🍴 Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP. 📅 RSVP through the link in our weekly newsletter. 📧 Questions? Email us at womenslawcaucusaustin@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/84095/

Join attorneys from Bracewell for lunch on Monday, September 15th from 11:50am-12:50pm in JON 5.206!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/84136/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/84137/

Grab lunch and learn from McKool Smith attorneys about their IP practice!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/84182/

Join us for an insightful discussion with Karen Engle, Minerva House Drysdale Regents Chair in Law and Founder & Co-director of the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice and the Sissy Farenthold Fund for Peace and Social Justice. Professor Engle will present her latest book, Toward an Abolitionist Human Rights Court: Rethinking Responses to Gendered and Racialized Violence (Cambridge University Press, 2025). Law Professor Rachel Rebouché, who recently joined Texas Law as the G. Rollie White Teaching Excellence Chair in Law, will serve as respondent.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/83964/

Join the CSO to get to know some of the resources available to support your job search. We’ll will walk through effective strategies for using various job search tools, provide guidance on managing your 1L job search process, and share practical advice for preparing now and making the most of upcoming networking opportunities. Snacks will be served.

This session is primarily for students in Section 1.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/84238/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/83127/

Join us at 5:30 PM for dinner and an introduction to the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA). We’ll share information about our mission, upcoming events, and ways to get involved; introduce our board members; and host fun activities to help everyone get to know each other. Everyone's welcome!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/15/83802/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Bracewell to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/16/83757/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/16/83056/

Celebrate LibraryFest with your librarians and fellow students! Come enjoy treats and get some Tarlton swag, including your Baby Bevo (while supplies last)!

Tarlton is throwing open its doors for Texas Law students to learn more about our services and collection. You’ll get to see various materials we have and chat with different librarians about the resources at your disposal.

Stop by the library anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm on Tuesday, September 16. We hope to see you!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/16/83534/

Please RSVP by Monday, September 15, on TEX.

Hear Texas Law 2Ls and 3Ls discuss their summer internships with private sector employers and how they secured their positions during this panel discussion. Pizza will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/16/82835/

Were state bans on private school funding fueled by 19th-century anti-Catholic bias—or by a genuine push for equal public education? Annika Barkdull (BYU Law) joins us to dig into the history and discuss how courts should decide when such laws violate the First Amendment.

Lunch will be served. Visit the link to learn more and RSVP.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/16/82838/

TBLS will be handing out Chick-fil-A sandwiches in the atrium for the Texas Transactional Skills Competition!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/16/84276/

Are you interested in studying abroad your 3L year?

Please join us for a study abroad info session via Zoom on Tuesday, September 16th at 12pm-1:00pm to learn more!

https://utexas.zoom.us/j/84449196153

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/16/84205/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/16/84206/

Join the Texas Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from August 27 to November 19. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start your day with good company and caffeine. All Texas Law veteran students, alumni, and friends welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83524/

Breakfast and Conversations with Haynes Boone this Wednesday, September 17th. Join members of the recruiting team and attorneys from Haynes Boone for breakfast and coffee in Patman Family Plaza!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83168/

We encourage 100% of our students to enroll in a bar prep program, so come and talk to representatives from: BarBri - Themis - Kaplan - Helix.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/82975/

Bi-monthly lunch for Texas Law students who participated in the Pipeline Cohort Program. The lunch is an opportunity to share updates and meet with Pipeline sponsors.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83439/

Join attorneys from Vinson & Elkins for lunch on Wednesday, September 17th from 11:50am-12:50pm in JON 5.206!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/82577/

Law Students for Life presents Arland K. Nichols, President of the St. John Paul II Foundation and author of the Handbook on Critical Life Issues. He will discuss how in vitro fertilization is reshaping cultural views of life, parenthood, and human dignity, and address the medical, ethical, and policy challenges posed by emerging reproductive technologies. Lunch provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83196/

Learn about the Justice Center and the support and resources we provide for students interested in nonprofit and government service. Chat over lunch with Justice Center staff and students who are involved in our projects.

Register by noon, September 15 at https://justicecenteropenhouse25.eventbrite.com.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83479/

Texas Business Law Society's Business Law 101 Seminar with Haynes & Boone.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83874/

Enjoy lunch and learn from Haynes & Boone attorneys about their IP practice!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83915/

WLC x Jones Day: Women in Big Law — Cultivating Successful Mentorship Opportunities Join the Women’s Law Caucus for an engaging lunch event with Jones Day, featuring a conversation on building and sustaining mentorship relationships in Big Law. Attorneys will share their experiences navigating mentorship, sponsorship, and professional development, with practical advice for cultivating meaningful connections throughout your legal career.

🍴 Lunch will be provided. 📅 RSVP through the link in our weekly newsletter. 📧 Questions? Email us at womenslawcaucusaustin@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/84096/

The Center for Women in Law is excited to host Pathways: A Lawyer’s Path to Lobbying and Public Policy. Meet three lawyers who are registered lobbyists engaged in public policy making at the state and federal level. Celeste Embrey ’98, is the General Counsel for the Texas Bankers Association, representing more than 375 Texas banks. Denise Rose, a partner at Jackson Walker, is consistently ranked by Chambers USA as a leading business lawyer. Brandy Marty Marquez, a former Texas PUC Commission and chief of staff to Governor Perry, is a Principal at Marquez Public Affairs. The panelists will discuss their career paths from law school to lobbying, how their work impacts the world of law making and public policy, and the highlights of a career in the halls of the capitals of Austin and Washington, D.C.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83454/

Interested in trusts and estates? Come join the students of the Probate, Guardianship Law, Estates and Trusts Society for a meet and greet to chat about their summer experiences. Please fill out the RSVP form if you plan to attend and would like lunch! https://forms.gle/v11C33Ceb6qoNYKV7

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83519/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83147/

TBLS is hosting a kickoff event for the 2025 Texas Transactional Skills Competition at The Long Goodbye on September 17 from 6-8 p.m. Learn more about the competition, network with attorneys from sponsor firms, and get to know your fellow competitors. RSVP required for attendance.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83872/

Join the Women’s Law Caucus for our 2025–2026 Welcome Event!

Kick off the new school year with WLC! This event is open to all students interested in joining, and it’s the perfect chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and enjoy a night away from the casebooks. There will be great food, drinks, and plenty of fun!

📅 When: Wednesday, September 17 | 6–9 PM 📍 Where: Love Supreme | 2805 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

Questions? Email us at womenslawcaucusaustin@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @womenslawcaucus for updates.

RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMicB9_Ri1YHW4J5JPbJo3Z9OIf2vIsAlYnn5PbYkAaTYHxA/viewform

We can’t wait to see you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/17/83959/

Breakfast and Conversations with White & Case this Thursday, September 18th. Join members of the recruiting team and attorneys from White & Case for breakfast and coffee in Patman Family Plaza!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/83171/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/83759/

Join attorneys from Norton Rose Fulbright for lunch on Thursday, September 18th from 11:50am-12:50pm in JON 5.206!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/82576/

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 17, on TEX.

Learn more about summer internship opportunities in the government and public interest sectors, including application procedures, hiring criteria, and general internship descriptions. This program will feature a panel of students discussing their summer internship experiences in the government and public interest sectors. Pizza will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/82815/

Texas Law Care Counselor, Dr. Timm in collaboration with Jamie Coughlin, the Accommodations Administrator, will be hosting a presentation on Neurodiverse Minds in Law School.

If you are a neurodiverse student navigating law school with or without accommodations, we invite you to join us for a discussion on the unique challenges you may face, as well as strategies and resources that can support you. The presentation will also feature personal experiences from neurodivergent law students on how they successfully navigated their own law school journeys. Space is limited to 30 attendees, and lunch will be provided. RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA4A62EAAF9CE9-57728689-raising

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/83129/

Texas Business Law Society's Business Law 101 Seminar with Jones Day

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/83895/

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate on the effect of Trump v. CASA, the recent Supreme Court case that severely limited nationwide injunctions. We will host Chance Weldon from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Professor Douglas Laycock of the University of Texas School of Law to debate this issue. Chick-fil-a will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/84117/

Come listen to Bill Reid of Reid, Collins & Tsai discuss his upcoming book release and his fulfilling career as a plaintiff's attorney!! Sponsored by PALS, catered by Loro.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/84155/

Join us for a panel of litigators from Baker Donelson, Daly & Black, Kirkland & Ellis, and more! The panel will give you insight into what being a litigator really means and how no day is the same. Come and ask any questions you have! Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/84237/

Join the Women’s Law Caucus and Foley Lardner for an afternoon of drinks, networking, and great conversation! This is the perfect chance to connect with attorneys, learn more about the firm, and unwind with your classmates.

RSVP through the link in our weekly newsletter—we can’t wait to see you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/84083/

Enjoy a boat cruise with your Society on Lady Bird Lake.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/18/82435/

AAEC Fall 2025 Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/19/81558/

The BLE is holding Zoom office hours in advance of the October 1 filing deadline for 1Ls.

Zoom Meeting ID: 844 9167 6768

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/19/84157/

Texas Federalist Society will be hosting a special event in the Eidman Courtroom. Professor John Greil will moderate a panel of three federal judges: Reed O'Connor, Brantley Starr, and Charles Eskridge. Chick-Fil-A boxed lunches will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/19/84118/

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 competition. Even those not interested in competing, but currently enrolled in an advocacy course, may find this program a useful complement to their coursework.

The 2025 Fall Litigation Institute will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (with lunch provided beginning at 12:30 pm) over four Fridays. You are free to participate in any/all sessions but must SIGN-UP to do so. Sign up sheet available at beginning of Fall semester. • Week 1: Friday, September 12th – Public Speaking / Effective Communication • Week 2: Friday, September 19th – Storytelling / Opening Statements • Week 3: Friday, September 26th – Direct Examinations • Week 4: Friday, October 3rd – Cross Examinations

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/19/82616/

More information coming soon.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/19/81545/

Join TJOGEL and Bracewell for a tailgate on George's Patio before the game against Sam Houston! Open to all law students—come enjoy food, drinks, and a chance to connect with classmates and attorneys.

Please RSVP at https://florecruit.com/v2/app/bracewell/registration/events/91370/register

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/09/20/83836/