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/