Events Calendar

Hosted by TJOGEL and WLC, with invites to all students and sponsor firms. We will have a coffee cart and breakfast items available!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/89566/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/89501/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Porter Hedges, learn more about the firm, and grab lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/89517/

Allan Parker, President of the Justice Foundation and lead counsel for Norma McCorvey ("Roe" of Roe v. Wade) and Sandra Cano ("Doe" of Doe v. Bolton), will discuss litigation strategy on how to fight for life in a post-Dobbs world.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/90179/

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Food provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/90638/

Winston Taylor hosts TMLS 1Ls for a professional development event focused on career insights, networking, and building connections with attorneys at the firm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/90718/

You've heard that plaintiffs' work is a great way to do meaningful work while still earning well, but how do you actually land a job at a plaintiffs' firm? Join PALS for lunch and an informational panel featuring law students who have spent their 1L or 2L summers working at plaintiffs' firms. You'll hear about every stage of the process, from the recruitment timeline and interview and application process to compensation and what day-to-day life is actually like for a young associate at a plaintiffs' firm. We'll wrap up with an open Q & A, so bring any questions you have!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/90837/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with NRF! Come hear from NRF attorneys about their practice, experiences in intellectual property law, and life at the firm. Lunch will be provided to attendees.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/90917/

This event will be a lunch and information session panel. There will be four 2Ls who will provide insight to 1Ls about their summer internships in the public interest legal field. Two 2Ls will be speaking about their internships out-of-state and providing advice on obtaining an internship outside of Texas. The other 2Ls will be discussing their internship experience in Texas. There will be an open Q&A towards the end of the event, so make sure to bring any questions!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/89817/

Join us for Funding Your Bar Exam Experience, a practical workshop designed to help you understand your financing options and create a plan for covering bar-related expenses, including exam fees, prep courses, living costs, and more during your study period. We will also discuss the current Federal loan repayment options. We'll discuss budgeting strategies, funding resources available to law students, and key considerations when borrowing for bar expenses. The session will also provide a brief update on student loan repayment and recent federal changes stemming from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," including what graduating law students should know as they prepare to enter repayment. Workshop attendees will receive an entry into the annual MAX Scholarship drawings, where scholarships of up to $40,000 are awarded.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/28/90197/

Join TBLS for a meet & greet with V&E attorneys over coffee!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/29/90277/

Please join TBLS for coffee with attorneys from V&E!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/29/90877/

Celebrate National Coffee Day with the Women’s Law Caucus and Solstice Coffee!

Stop by for a complimentary handcrafted coffee from Solstice’s mobile coffee cart, catch up with classmates, and enjoy a caffeine boost between classes.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/29/89737/

Presented each fall by the CSO, the Public Service Expo offers Texas Law students an opportunity to informally meet with government agencies and public interest organizations to learn about the employers and available internship and job opportunities.

This year's Expo will be held over two days in the Susman Godfrey Atrium from 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and Wednesday, September 30, 2026. There will be different employers attending each day.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/29/88657/

BOA's first intramural tournament of the year is a novice moot court competition. Any BOA member who has not competed in either an intramural or interscholastic moot court competition is eligible to compete. There will be two preliminary rounds after which the top 4 teams will advance to the semifinals the following week.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/29/89658/

Society Program Flag Football!

Come support your classmates in their pursuit of flag football glory.

At the Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/29/88959/

Join Latham & Watkins and the Women's Law Caucus for a reception at Tiny Boxwoods in the Rosemary Room. The event will be on September 29 from 6-8pm. This is a members-only, RSVP required event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/29/90299/

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/2026/09/30/89686/

Interested in talking with attorneys at Foley & Lardner about what a career in litigation might look like? Join the Board of Advocates and our friends from Foley for both breakfast and candor in the Jamail Pavilion!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/90556/

Are you a 1L student at a Texas law school who is in the process of completing their Declaration of Intention to Study Law, and you have unanswered questions about the Declaration form or filing process? In addition to our FAQ page, we offer Declaration Office Hours to help you get the answers you need.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/89883/

Members of the Texas Real Estate Law Society (TRELS) can come grab a kolache and chat with other members at our weekly meeting!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/90505/

Presented each fall by the CSO, the Public Service Expo offers Texas Law students an opportunity to informally meet with government agencies and public interest organizations to learn about the employers and available internship and job opportunities.

This year's Expo will be held over two days in the Susman Godfrey Atrium from 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and Wednesday, September 30, 2026. There will be different employers attending each day.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/88677/

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/2026/09/30/89765/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/89780/

Come chill out with lunch provided by LSDNA on September 30th during the lunch period in TNH 4.105. There will be chill music, vibes, and dimmed lights for those who want to decompress while eating. All are welcome! RSVP here (https://forms.gle/pyANP2SjqaWyfGkW6) to secure your lunch!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/90897/

Please join TBLS for a small lunch event with Gibson Dunn! RSVP (Limited Spots): https://forms.gle/BBVTnsgu1vUkb8kH9

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/90998/

The Center will host a conversation with Cisselon Nichols Hurd, Senior Legal Counsel for Shell USA, Inc (ret.). Join us to hear career insights and leadership lessons from a nationally respected environmental litigator whose career includes two Fortune 500 companies, is a former federal prosecutor and a legal leader in mentorship and community service. Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/89886/

Join the Women's Law Caucus for a social hour with attorneys from Foley & Lardner. There will be drinks and light snacks and we will have a jewelry making bar where students can build bracelets with charms!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/89597/

Stop by the Atrium to chat with catastrophic personal injury attorney Spencer Pahlke about what it's like to build a practice in plaintiffs' law. Spencer is a shareholder and trial attorney at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly + Schoenberger, one of San Francisco's oldest and most revered plaintiffs' firms. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of plaintiffs’ lawyers and is a founder of the National Plaintiffs’ Law Association, an organization dedicated to connecting law students with careers on the plaintiffs’ side. He's flying all the way in from the Bay Area and is excited to get the chance to chat with you all!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/90797/

Join the Texas Law Veterans Association (TLVA) and First Generation Law Students (FGLS) for a Q&A with Gregg Costa about life on the federal bench. Costa is a former federal judge with the Southern District of Texas as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is currently the Global Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn's Trials Practice Group.

Everyone at the law school is welcome to attend. 1Ls are encouraged to ask about Gibson Dunn. Following the event, TLVA and FGLS members are invited to a private happy hour at Posse East hosted by Gibson Dunn.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/30/90777/

Join attorneys from Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) for a casual and friendly breakfast designed just for 1Ls. Whether you’re curious about Big Law life, want to hear how they survived 1L, or just need a strong cup of coffee before class, this is your chance. Swing by before class.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/89959/

Stop by the Patman Family Plaza to meet recruiters from Jackson Walker to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/90237/

Are you a 1L student at a Texas law school who is in the process of completing their Declaration of Intention to Study Law, and you have unanswered questions about the Declaration form or filing process? In addition to our FAQ page, we offer Declaration Office Hours to help you get the answers you need.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/89884/

Details coming soon.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/89897/

Join the Women's Law Caucus and attorneys and the recruiting team from Baker Botts for lunch on October 1st from 11:50- 12:50. The topic for the panel will be announced soon! This event will provide students an opportunity to connect with and learn more about Baker Botts.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/89559/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with Kirkland & Ellis! Come hear from Kirkland & Ellis attorneys about their practice, experiences in intellectual property law, and life at the firm. Lunch will be provided to attendees.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/89899/

Join TBLS for a Business Law 101 lunch presentation with Porter Hedges!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/90157/

Jackson Walker hosts TMLS 1Ls for a professional development event focused on career insights, networking, and building connections with attorneys at the firm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/90477/

Lunch with Martinez Society members and Professor Golden

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/90657/

Join PALS over lunch for a conversation with attorneys from National Trial Law, an Austin-based plaintiffs' firm with national reach. Their attorneys will be coming to speak about the wide range of plaintiffs' personal injury cases that they take on, including suing the federal government via the Federal Tort Claims Act and premises owners over mass shooting events. This will be a great event to learn about the variety of cases that plaintiffs' lawyers take on and get insight into what it's like to take on such large cases as a leanly staffed firm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/91040/

Join attorneys from AZA to learn what life is like at one of the nation's top trial firms!

Lunch from Pappasitos will be provided. This event is hosted by the Texas Law Review. Email admin@texaslrev.com to be added to our 1L mailing list.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/91118/

BOA's first intramural tournament of the year is a novice moot court competition. Any BOA member who has not competed in either an intramural or interscholastic moot court competition is eligible to compete. There will be two preliminary rounds after which the top 4 teams will advance to the semifinals the following week.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/89659/

Please join the Rapoport Center and the Sissy Farenthold Fund for Peace and Social Justice in celebrating what would have been Sissy Farenthold’s 100th birthday.

The two-day celebration will honor Farenthold’s remarkable legacy of leadership and advocacy for reproductive justice, peace, and environmental justice. The program will feature a film screening, conversations with leading voices in these areas, and a keynote address by Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward.

The celebration will take place at the University of Texas School of Law, in CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom).

Thursday, October 1 5:30 p.m. – Film Screening & Talkback Screening of Films about Sissy Farenthold (directed by Joe Bailey, Jr. and produced by the Rapoport Center) and Talkback

Participants

Alice Bailey (’08) Cooper Christiancy Karen Engle George E. Farenthold II Athena Hawkins Bennett Torres 7:00 p.m. – Birthday Cake Cutting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/90957/

Join Kirkland & Ellis LLP for a dinner to discuss their intellectual property practice. Please RSVP using the link provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/01/90997/

SAO is hosting structured “body doubling” time and space.  

Body doubling is a study technique where you work alongside someone to increase focus and help reduce procrastination. The presence of others can enhance cognitive performance and productivity, especially for those who struggle with attention and executive functioning. We provide structured time allotments for studying and wellness breaks (and food, of course).   This is a great opportunity to set study goals, monitor your progress, and enjoy extra productive study time (and snacks). 

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/02/90540/

Join the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice and the Sissy Farenthold Fund for Peace and Social Justice to celebrate what would have been Sissy Farenthold’s 100th birthday.

This two-day celebration is the culmination of a year-long series of programs honoring Sissy’s life, leadership, and legacy. The celebration will feature documentary film screenings, dialogues on reproductive justice, peace and disarmament, and environmental justice, as well as a keynote address by Skye Perryman, President & CEO of Democracy Forward.

Friday, October 2 9:00 a.m. — Pastries & Coffee

9:30 a.m. — Keynote Address Skye Perryman President & CEO, Democracy Forward

Introduced by Neville Hoad

11:00 a.m. — Dialogue on Peace & Disarmament Genevieve Vaughan Peace and Justice Activist and Writer; Founder, Foundation for a Compassionate Society; Maternal Gift Economy Movement

Maylene Hughes Nuclear Threats Program Senior Coordinator, Physicians for Social Responsibility – Los Angeles

Moderated by Roxanne Elder Former Staff, American Friends Service Committee, Nuclear Freeze Campaign, and the Office of Governor Ann Richards

1:30 p.m. — Dialogue on Reproductive Justice Representative Maria Luisa “Lulu” Flores (’80) Member, Texas House of Representatives; Partner, Hendler Flores Law

Zoraima Pelaez (’22) Staff Attorney, ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project

Moderated by Karen Engle Minerva House Drysdale Regents Chair in Law and Co-director, Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, University of Texas

3:00 p.m. — Dialogue on Environmental Justice Terry O’Rourke (’71) Environmental Lawyer; Legal Adviser to Sissy Farenthold

Bekah Hinojosa Co-founder, South Texas Environmental Justice Network

Moderated by Gerald Torres Dolores Huerta and Wilma Mankiller Professor of Environmental Justice, Yale School of the Environment

4:30–5:00 p.m. — Closing

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/02/90958/

First-Generation Law Students Monthly Meeting. Light refreshments, snacks, and the opportunity to mingle with fellow first-gen students! Come-and-go as you please.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/02/91037/

The Scholarship Celebration is an opportunity to gather scholarship supporters and student recipients of this year's scholarships.

By invitation only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/02/86719/

Join us to meet your APALSA mentor pod! We'll introduce you to your mentor and fellow mentees, and take a fun evening off to bring our community together. Don't forget to apply for a pod via our membership form!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/02/89638/

Join us for the Texas Transactional Skills Competition, a negotiation and drafting competition for 1L students judged by attorneys from our sponsor firms. A networking happy hour will follow the competition.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/03/89938/