Events Calendar

Dr. Paul E. Kerry (BYU) examines the opposition of the Religious Society of Friends to Texas annexation, the Mexican-American War, and the Fugitive Slave Act as a form of legal resistance to the federalization of slavery. His talk places the First Amendment right of petition at the heart of the story, showing how Quakers used memorials, petitions, antislavery newspapers, religious meetings, and public advocacy to challenge congressional suppression under the gag rule and resist federal complicity in slavery’s expansion and enforcement. The paper recovers a neglected chapter in the history of antislavery constitutionalism.

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP. We hope you join us!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/08/31/88798/

1Ls in Sections 1 and 4, please join SAO for a Law School 101 session on notetaking, preparing for class, and reading strategies, which is sponsored by Troutman Pepper Locke. Please RSVP by Friday 8/28 at noon CST to secure a lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/08/31/88839/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/01/89397/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/01/88697/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/01/89178/

1Ls in Sections 2 and 3, please join SAO for a Law School 101 session on notetaking, preparing for class, and reading strategies, which is sponsored by Troutman Pepper Locke. Please RSVP by Friday 8/28 at noon CST to secure a lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/01/88701/

Tryouts to participate on a Texas Law Fall 2026 interscholastic mock trial team will take place on Tuesday, 9/1 & Wednesday, 9/2, from 3-6 pm both days. For information about the Texas Law mock trial program and/or tryout instructions and sign-ups, please contact Marla Massin, mmassin@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/01/89717/

Join the Texas Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday morning from 8 am to 9 am in the Tom Clark Lounge (next to the Docket). It's a great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start your day with good company and caffeine. All law veteran students, alumni, and supporters of the org are welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/89682/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/89437/

Join the Judicial Clerkship Program for one of our five introductory sessions on Judicial Clerkships. We'll introduce you to the resources and support available to apply to judicial clerkships as well as detailed guidance on the timing of applications and how to begin the application process for 2028-term clerkship positions.

For 2Ls only. The program will not be recorded. Please RSVP in TEX so we can make sure there is enough food.

If you are a 3L or LLM interested in applying for clerkships, please schedule an appointment directly with Kathleen through TEX.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/88977/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/89696/

Join the Christian Legal Society for Bible study, lunch, and fellowship. Lunch is provided, and all are welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/89761/

Join American Constitution Society for a review of the previous SCOTUS term, featuring Texas Law Professors Eskow, Grove, Powe, and Sepper. The panel will address key topics such as birthright citizenship, executive power, campaign finance, and Title IX, with time for Q&A. Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/89790/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/88698/

Welcome back and what's next (academics, careers, bar exams) for 3Ls.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/88700/

Two former BigLaw M&A attorneys and UT alums built rubi, a virtual apprenticeship in transactional law - and Texas Law is offering the platform to the entire school for free (again!). Join us for lunch on September 2nd to learn about the platform from the founders themselves, and to hear about their journey from law school to founders of a successful tech startup.

Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/89721/

Tryouts to participate on a Texas Law Fall 2026 interscholastic mock trial team will take place on Tuesday, 9/1 & Wednesday, 9/2, from 3-6 pm both days. For information about the Texas Law mock trial program and/or tryout instructions and sign-ups, please contact Marla Massin, mmassin@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/02/89718/

Stop by the Atrium to see what organizations and journals Texas Law has to offer!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/03/88702/

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

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/03/88918/

Welcome back and what's next (academics, careers, bar exams) for 3Ls.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/03/89923/

SAO is hosting structured “body doubling” time and space throughout the semester. Body doubling is a study technique where you work alongside someone to increase focus and help reduce procrastination. This is a great opportunity to kick start your Fall studying , set study goals and monitor your progress, and enjoy extra productive study time (and snacks). RSVP at the link

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/04/89939/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/04/89457/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/04/89960/

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 2026 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 shortly before start of Fall semester. • Week 1: Friday, August 28th – Public Speaking / Effective Communication • Week 2: Friday, September 4th – Storytelling / Opening Statements • Week 3: Friday, September 18th – Direct Examinations • Week 4: Friday, September 25th – Cross Examinations

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/04/88518/