Events Calendar

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Open house event for prospective students. Registration is required.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society (CLSS). Topic to vary.

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. 📧 Questi

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

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.

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.

Networking

Arland K. Nichols, President of the St. John Paul II Foundation, discusses IVF’s impact on cultural views of life, parenthood, and human dignity, plus the medical, ethical, and policy challenges. Lunch provided.

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.

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, Aust

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.

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!

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!

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

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

Get your week started with Bloomberg Law! Food will be at the table.

Heather Kalamarides from Vitae Clinic shares how cycle awareness and natural tracking methods support women’s health, relationships, and future planning. Lunch provided.

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society (CLSS). Topic to vary.

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

Texas Hispanic Journal of Law & Policy members will attend an orientation to learn more about THJLP procedures, timelines, and requirements. Members will also benefit from a Bluebook training given by the Writing Center.

Join the Women’s Law Caucus and Vinson & Elkins for our Annual September Social!

Come mix and mingle with V&E attorneys while enjoying delicious bites and refreshing drinks. This is a great chance to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the firm in a relaxed setting.

📍 V&E Austin Office — 200 W. 6th Street, Suite 2500 📅 Date: September 22, 2025 🕓 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM

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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.

Join us for a discussion of efforts by the Texas state legislature to further gerrymander House electoral districts, featuring lawyers involved in ongoing redistricting litigation in Texas and moderated by Professor Joshua Sellers. The event will take place in TNH 2.139 from 12:00 to 12:50. Lunch will be provided.

Join Law Students for Black Lives, Professors Heather Way, and Kevin Haynes to discuss the role of race in property law.

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

Get your week started with Bloomberg Law! Food will be at the table.

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society (CLSS). Topic to vary.

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate on different constitutional interpretation methods, namely originalism compared with living constitutionalism. We will host Professor Ilan Wurman from the University of Minnesota School of Law and Professor William Forbath from the University of Texas School of Law to debate this issue. Chick-fil-a will be provided!

Join us for a conversation with Professor Corinna Barrett Lain on her new book, Secrets of the Killing State, which exposes the hidden history of lethal injection in America. Drawing on years of meticulous research, Professor Lain reveals a system marked by secrecy, law-breaking, and systemic failures. Her work challenges the widely held belief that lethal injection is a humane and reliable method of execution.

Texas Hispanic Journal of Law & Policy members will attend an orientation to learn more about THJLP procedures, timelines, and requirements. Members will also benefit from a Bluebook training given by the Writing Center.