Events Calendar

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/12/83806/

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/13/83807/

Join us to hear from candidates for CHLLSA Election Day!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/13/86428/

Since the Supreme Court’s decision overruling Roe v. Wade in 2022, states have taken sharply different approaches to abortion. Some, like Texas, have criminalized or heavily restricted the practice, while others, like New York, have expanded access. These differences have significantly shaped availability and raised complex questions about enforcement across state lines.

Join Heather Hacker, Partner at Hacker Stephens LLP and former Texas Assistant Solicitor General, for a discussion of the current legal landscape. The presentation will examine the effectiveness of state abortion laws and explore what these developments signal for the future of abortion law in the United States. Food will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/13/87938/

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a panel with two new federal judges to discuss their transition to their new jobs and life as a new federal judge. We will host Judge Nick Ganjei of the Southern District of Texas and Judge Lindsey Freeman of the Middle District of North Carolina for this event. The panel will be moderated by Professor Aaron Nielson of the University of Texas School of Law. Chick-fil-a will be provided to attendees!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/13/88257/

This accountability session will provide you a quiet space to help you stay focused, engaged, and motivated to achieve your studying goals. This is a 120-minute structured session with limited seats available. Snacks will be provided. RSVP using the link.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/13/87006/

Law & Economics Workshop: Eric Helland, Claremont McKenna College

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/13/85822/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/14/87877/

Join us for a conversation and Q&A about the role of international law in conflicts ranging from Iran to Venezuela with Professor Zinaida Miller (Northeastern University School of Law), a scholar of international law, human rights, and transitional justice. She will focus in particular on the pasts of slow violence that continue to animate today's conflicts. 

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/14/87937/

If you are a new leader for a student organization, please attend this mandatory meeting. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/14/87237/

This accountability session will provide you a quiet space to help you stay focused, engaged, and motivated to achieve your studying goals. This is a 120-minute structured session with limited seats available. Snacks will be provided. RSVP using the link.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/14/87007/

Join The Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from January 14 to April 22 in the Tom Clark Lounge. 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/2026/04/15/85270/

The Beck Awards Ceremony honors our Teaching Quizmasters for one and two years of service, student winners of the Beck award, the Beck Center's best-memo award, The Review of Litigation's best-brief award, and competitors in the Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/15/84576/

Come join CLS for fellowship, food, and faith each week as we read through an independent Bible study.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/15/86967/

A basic introduction to the legal system of the Catholic Church, with a focus on the procedure followed in ecclesiastical trials. The talk will highlight similarities and differences between the canonical system and the US legal system, including ensuring fairness and discovering the truth in controversial matters. Free pizza provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/15/87977/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

Looking for more effective ways to study as finals approach? Join SAO for a workshop on Group Studying.

Discover why group study boosts retention and productivity, learn strategies for implementing it effectively, and explore how collaborative learning can be especially valuable for law students.

Space is limited, and lunch will be provided. There will also be a drawing for a bookstand!

RSVP to attend the workshop on Wednesday, April 15th at noon.

Join us and make your study time more productive!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/15/88260/

Stephen Choi presenting an original paper in the Business Law Seminar.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/15/85322/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/16/85619/

End-of-year lunch recognizing excellence in pro bono and celebrating the law school’s culture of using the law to serve others, with pizza and Amy’s Ice Cream for all.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/16/85157/

Join us for an engaging interfaith lunch panel featuring attorneys from diverse religious backgrounds discussing how they navigate Big Law while staying grounded in their faith!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/16/88117/

Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund for a timely discussion on the Endangered Species Act (ESA)—one of the nation’s most powerful environmental laws, and one that continues to shape major legal and policy debates. From the construction of new immigration detention facilities to the expansion of energy infrastructure, the ESA frequently arises at the center of conflicts between development and conservation.

We are excited to welcome Melinda E. Taylor, Distinguished Senior Lecturer at the University of Texas School of Law. Professor Taylor is an expert in environmental law, with extensive experience working on endangered species and natural resource protection through roles at the Environmental Defense Fund and the National Audubon Society.

Vegan lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/16/88177/

On Thursday, April 16, the Strauss Center for International Security and Law, Clements Center for National Security, and Strauss-Clements Intelligence Studies Project will host Mariam Wahba, Research Analyst at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, for a hot spot briefing on “Egypt’s Balancing Act: Regional Influence and Domestic Realities.”

In this briefing, Wahba will describe how Egypt projects influence abroad while managing complex dynamics at home. This discussion will explore Cairo’s evolving role in regional security, its emerging hedging strategy between competing powers, and the internal factors that shape, and often constrain, its foreign policy.

This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided. Garage parking is available for a fee at Manor Garage and San Jacinto Garage, and will not be validated.

Biography: Mariam Wahba is a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies focused on Egypt, the Horn of Africa, and minorities in the Middle East. Previously, she was Associate Director of Communications at FDD. Wahba holds a B.A. in Middle East Studies, Arabic, and Jewish Studies from Fordham University. She is a Coptic Christian and an advocated for the persecuted church. Her work has appeared in Foreign Policy, The Free Press, NewsWeek, Breaking Defense, Fox News, and more.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/16/88058/

Join the SAO, SBA, and Justice Center in recognizing our annual student and faculty award winners. Reception to follow.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/16/86056/

Join the Board of Advocates for our annual awards gala and celebration!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/16/86456/

Texas Law Alumni Reunion 2026 honors classes whose graduation years end in “1” and “6” from 1961-2021.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/17/86618/

​Join us for a special Book Talk with Allen Hertzke on his new release, Why Religious Freedom Matters: Human Rights and Human Flourishing (Notre Dame Press, 2026). ​Drawing on decades of global scholarship, Hertzke explores how religious freedom shapes democracy, promotes peace, and contributes to human flourishing around the world.

​Enjoy breakfast along with complimentary copies of Professor Hertzke’s book (available in limited quantity). Reserve your spot at the link. We hope you join us.

Co-sponsored with the UT School of Civic Leadership.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/17/87737/

Join FGLS for a collaborative study session! Expect exam advice, outlining tips, and body doubling. Letters from last semester’s social event will also be available for pickup if you wrote one. Lunch provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/17/88157/

✨ Save the Date ✨

Celebrate the end of the year with the Women’s Law Caucus at our End of Year Gala on April 17 at Hotel ZaZa.

Formal attire encouraged for an elegant evening featuring dinner, community celebration, and the presentation of this year’s WLC awards and scholarships.

Limited space for dues-paying members — RSVP in the WLC Newsletter.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/17/87678/

Texas Law Alumni Reunion 2026 honors classes whose graduation years end in “1” and “6” from 1961-2021.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/18/86617/

This accountability session will provide you a quiet space to help you stay focused, engaged, and motivated to achieve your studying goals. This is a 120-minute structured session with limited seats available. Snacks will be provided. RSVP using the link.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/20/88317/

All are welcome to the second annual Levinson Lecture, to be delivered by Vikram Amar, Daniel J. Dykstra Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Davis, with a response from Jonathan Marshfield, Professor of Law at the University of Florida. Professor Amar’s lecture will focus on state constitutions.

Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/20/84261/

A Conversation with The Presidents: The State Bar of Texas & TYLA

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/20/88259/

David Schwartz - William G. and Virginia K. Karnes Research Professor of Law, Northwestern Law. This colloquium begins at 3:55pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/20/85578/

Law & Economics Workshop: Maya Shaton, Ben-Gurion University

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/20/85859/

Take a break and experience the therapeutic joy of petting adorable dogs during the last week of classes! Don't miss out on this paws-itively uplifting experience—come pet a pup and boost your mood!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/21/88057/

Join us for a hands-on demo of Justinian 19.0, the legal AI model currently used by in-house counsel at major companies like DoorDash and attorneys in state and federal agencies. Learn how to leverage Vulcan's 100M+ edge AI knowledge graph to work faster and smarter.

Key Features We’ll Explore: - Automatic Bluebook Citations: Instantly generate paginated Bluebook footnotes or correct existing citations in any document. - Ad Hoc Shepardization: Use AI to shepardize any court case, map statutory authority for regulations, and answer complex federalism questions. - Comprehensive Case Law Library: Access and analyze millions of court opinions dating back to 1600. - Subregulatory Guidance: Retrieve and analyze binding agency guidance often missing from standard legal databases. - Automated Tracked Changes: Instantly generate redlines and margin comments on documents of any size based on your prompts.

This is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/21/88297/

Join SAO for a mandatory meeting for all new incoming journal leadership!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/21/87417/

Join SAO for a mandatory meeting for all new incoming journal leadership!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/21/87418/

Please join Director of Advocacy, Professor Mike Golden, for an Interscholastic Mock Trial Info Session on Tuesday, April 21st at 12:00 pm in TNH 2.123.

Find out all you need to know about participating in interscholastic mock trial while at Texas Law. Things like...What is interscholastic mock trial? How can I participate at Texas Law? What type of competitions do we attend? What does the time commitment look like? When and how do I try out for the team? And get answers to any other questions you might have.

Pizza provided during the session!

Please RSVP if you plan to attend; https://forms.office.com/r/MFvE63Tg6h

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/21/88217/

Join The Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from January 14 to April 22 in the Tom Clark Lounge. 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/2026/04/22/85271/

Stop by the Atrium to grab some Creature Coffee and breakfast so that you DO-NUT stress about finals. Love, SAO

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/22/88137/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/22/88278/

This is an information session to let current 1Ls and 2Ls know about the Texas AI Innovation and Law Program and introduce them to the various groups and projects available within the program that they may be interested in joining.

Some specific aspects of the program that will be highlighted are: AI Club, where members learn about new AI tools, develop expertise on them and present the tools to the wider student body; AI Innovation Policy group, where members can support Professor Frazier on various policy research work related to AI; and finally the AI Ambassadors team, where members have the opportunity to work on the Scaling Laws podcast and coordinate which features innovators and leaders in the AI and Technology space, and run workshops for leading AI policy thinkers in the Austin area.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/22/88319/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society (CLSS). Events include prayer, discussions, Bible studies, and social gatherings.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/22/86132/

Reuven Avi-Yonah presenting an original work in the Workshop in Business Law

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/22/86497/

2026 Earth Day Forum featuring special guest Diane Wilson (Activist, Author, and Goldman Environmental Prize winner)

Join the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice and the Sissy Farenthold Fund for Peace and Social Justice for a 2026 Earth Day Forum with activist, author, and 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Diane Wilson. The theme of the forum is “Fighting Pollution: Protecting People and Planet with Law, Advocacy, and Action.” Celebrate Earth Day by learning more about how law, policy, and protest can be used to protect our planet—and explore how you can contribute as a student, scholar, or community member.

Welcome from Professor Gerald Torres (Yale School of the Environment & Yale Law School; Board Chair of Earth Day Network)

In conversation with Professor Erin Gaines (University of Texas School of Law)

Light Refreshments to be served following the event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/22/88237/

The Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center and the Jewish Legal Society are excited to welcome in Rabbi Mara Nathan to discuss her case: Rabbi Nathan v. Alamo Heights ISD. Rabbi Nathan is challenging Texas’s requirement for public schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms. She will be joined by her counsel from the ACLU.

Professor Michael Helfand, a leading establishment clause scholar will speak alongside Rabbi Nathan. His recent work has focused on Ten Commandments laws.

A kosher lunch will be served.

Please RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/WvWGrRYmoXjRViCKA

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/23/87917/

Texas’s 15th Court of Appeals will hold oral argument on four cases here at Texas Law Thursday, April 23rd, starting at 1:30pm. This is an amazing opportunity to see real life appellate argument in person without leaving the law school. The court will hear oral arguments on the four cases listed on their website; https://search.txcourts.gov/submission.aspx?coa=coa15

For oral arguments, both the appellant and the appellee will have 20 minutes each for their argument. You can find more information about these cases (and even read their appellate briefs) at the court website link above.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/23/88357/

This accountability session will provide you a quiet space to help you stay focused, engaged, and motivated to achieve your studying goals. This is a 120-minute structured session with limited seats available. Snacks will be provided. RSVP using the link.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/23/88318/

The Texas Law Veterans Association will host its annual Veterans Banquet celebrating our 10th year as a student organization. The event will honor TLVA’s founders, alumni, and mentors for their continued impact and support of the veteran community at Texas Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/23/86337/

Join Texas Law Fellowships on April 23rd at 6:00pm at the home of Bill & Stephanie Whitehurst for our annual Excellence in Public Interest Awards reception where we honor students, faculty, and practicing attorneys who have made outstanding contributions in the public interest law field. Admission is free to all students, faculty, & staff. Food & drinks provided. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/2Jy3aa4mpaSDyW2F9

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/23/87777/