Events Calendar

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/05/89538/

Drawing Board Luncheon: James Spindler

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/05/90117/

All 1Ls are welcome to join SAO for a Law School 101 session on Outlining, which is sponsored by Troutman Pepper Locke. Lunch is provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/05/88841/

Join the Texas Law Veterans Association and First Generation Law Students for a Q&A with (Retired) Chief Justice Nathan Hecht. Chief Justice Hecht served on the Supreme Court of Texas for 36 years before retiring in 2024. Before his time as a Judge, he served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserve Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Chief Justice Hecht is currently a partner at Jackson Walker in the litigation practice group in Austin. Everyone at the law school is welcome to attend the Q&A. 1Ls are encouraged to ask about Jackson Walker.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/05/90778/

Alumni are invited to join us for the series premiere of Texas Law Talks! Listen in live as three faculty experts discuss First Monday: A Preview of the Upcoming SCOTUS Term. Registrants will receive the link by email ahead of the event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/05/90717/

In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the United States possesses a fragmented patchwork of state laws imposing varying degrees of restrictions on and penalties for abortion. This talk will examine the profound implications of this arrangement for noncitizen women, whose rights and mobility are already constrained by federal immigration laws and policies. It will argue that the intersection of state-level abortion restrictions and federal immigration enforcement creates de facto internal borders, uniquely curtailing the reproductive freedoms of noncitizens.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/05/89217/

Please join TBLS for a coffee meet & greet with attorneys from Jackson Walker!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/06/90278/

Clinic and Internship faculty and students will be on hand to share about spring 2027 course offerings. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs, meet faculty, and ask questions. Lunch will be provided. All students are invited!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/06/88537/

All 1Ls are welcome to join SAO for a Law School 101 session on Outlining, which is sponsored by Troutman Pepper Locke. Lunch is provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/06/88704/

This members-only event offers students a space to complete personal executive functioning tasks they've been putting off. Come schedule those appointments, pay bills, or finish whatever you've been procrastinating on! All attendees will receive coupons for money off their coffee!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/06/89138/

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/2026/10/06/89660/

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/2026/10/06/88960/

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/2026/10/07/89687/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/89541/

Join the Women's Law Caucus and attorneys and the recruiting team from McDermott Will & Schulte for a grab-and-go breakfast on September 16 from 8:30-10:30am.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/89618/

Stop by the Patman Family Plaza to meet recruiters from Latham & Watkins to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast! Open to all 1Ls.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/89970/

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/2026/10/07/90506/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Hunton Andrews Kurth to learn more about their firm and grab lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/89542/

Thinking about public interest work after graduation? Join us to learn more about Texas Law’s 2027 Postgraduate Fellowships. We’ll cover the application process, deadlines, and tips for preparing a strong application for the following fellowships:

• Environmental Justice Fellowship • G. Rollie White Trust Fellowship in Public Interest Law • Manne Family Fellowships • Mike A. Myers Fellowship in Public Interest Law • Texas Law Public Service Endowment Fellowship • Texas Law Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships

Presenters: • Nicole Simmons, Director, Justice Center • Mary Murphy, Public Interest Career Counselor • Professor Kelly Haragan, Director, Environmental Law Clinic

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/89300/

This is a lunch-and-learn speaker event featuring Jim Walsh, focused on the Trump Administration's push to dismantle the DOE. We will discuss the Administration's legal authority (or lack thereof), what an interagency agreement actually does, and what the transfer of things like special education to HHS will mean for the families attorneys serve. Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/89637/

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/2026/10/07/89766/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/89781/

General meeting for CHLLSA members; Dress for Success scholarship announcement, Big Law Interview Prep

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/89857/

Please join TBLS for a lunch presentation with Jones Day!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/90160/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with DLA Piper! Come hear from DLA Piper 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/2026/10/07/90577/

Join attorneys from Baker Botts, Haynes & Boone, Mayer Brown, and Pillsbury for lunch on Wednesday, October 7, in TNH 2.139!

This lunch panel 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/2026/10/07/91283/

Join TMLS, CHLLSA, MENALSA, and APALSA, for an evening of speed networking with attorneys from top firms across Austin. 1L students will have the opportunity to bring their resumes and rotate between firm tables, making meaningful connections in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/07/90017/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters and attorneys from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/89577/

The Fall Interview Program welcomes employers to recruit 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) for summer clerkships or postgraduate positions.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 (virtual): Interviews conducted virtually from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT) via the TEX – Powered by 12Twenty In-App Video.

Friday, October 9, 2026 (in-person): Interviews held in-person from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT) in the Texas Law Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/88660/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/88920/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP to learn more about their firm and grab lunch.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/89557/

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/2026/10/08/88979/

Join the Women's Law Caucus and attorneys and the recruiting team from Jones Day for lunch on October 8th from 11:50- 12:50. Attorneys will discuss "Building Your Reputation: Succeeding as a 1L Summer Associate." This event will provide students an opportunity to connect with and learn more about Jones Day. It is open to all students. Please RSVP here: https://florecruit.com/v2/app/jonesday/registration/events/107118/register

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/89560/

Informational session on the novice mock trial tournament and fundamentals of mock trial.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/90158/

Please join TBLS for a lunch presentation with Paul Weiss!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/90161/

Lunch panel with attorneys from Winston Taylor.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/90446/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with Baker Botts! Come hear from Baker Botts 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/2026/10/08/90578/

Lunch panel with attorneys from Winston Taylor.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/90637/

Lunch with Martinez Society members and Professor Golden

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/90677/

GRITS (Getting Radical In The South) will be holding a planning meeting for the 2027 GRITS Conference! The GRITS Conference provides a platform for professionals to come together and discuss current events and progressive policies solutions relevant to the American South.

All are welcome to come and see if GRITS is something they are interested in getting involved with. Attending this meeting does not commit you to future meetings.

This event is BYOL! (Bring Your Own Lunch)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/91177/

Join SELS and Emma Tompkins to learn about transitioning from law school into the college athletics space! Emma is a Coordinator with Texas Athletics Risk Management and Compliance and received her J.D. from the University of Mississippi.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/91202/

Join the Strauss Center for International Security and Law and the Clements Center for National Security as we host Caitlin Lee, Ph.D., the director of Acquisition Technology and Policy at RAND Corporation, as she gives a lecture on “The Central Role of the US Industrial Base in US National Security Decision Making.”

Deterring the next great power conflict isn’t just about military might. It’s about who can build, mobilize, and sustain faster. As the rivalry between the United States and China intensifies, the US industrial base is emerging as a game-changing instrument of national power, fueling an intense industrial base mobilization contest between the two great powers. Lee, a leading expert in defense policy, will reveal how new technologies and shifting geopolitics are transforming the way America prepares for and deters global threats. Drawing on lessons from Ukraine and other recent conflicts, this talk will show why the ability to scale up production and innovation is now the ultimate US advantage. Join us for a discussion that will shed new light on how mobilization capacity is shaping US force design—and what it means for US deterrence and the ability to prevail in twenty-first century conflict. Whether you’re a student, a curious member of the public, or a defense industry insider, don’t miss this chance to rethink the foundations of American security.

No registration required. Seating is first come, first served. Lunch will be served. For more information, reach out to Ali Prince at ali.prince@austin.utexas.edu

Biography Caitlin Lee, Ph.D., is the director of Acquisition and Technology Policy in the National Security Research Division at RAND, where she oversees the RAND’s research for the Pentagon related to US-China competition, emerging technology, defense industrial base issues, and acquisition. In her research role as a senior political scientist, she is currently leading projects focused on US and Chinese defense mobilization trends and implications, and US efforts to build resilience in the industrial base to deter great power war. She has testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, published on military innovation and drone warfare in the Journal of Strategic Studies, Air and Space Power Journal, and other academic and popular outlets, and has authored or co-authored RAND studies on a variety of aerospace, force design, and technology topics including RAND’s Thinking Through Protracted War with China. She previously founded the Mitchell Institute’s Center for UAV and Autonomy Studies and served as the senior aviation reporter for the America’s Bureau of Jane’s for over a decade. She teaches Planning US Military Forces at Georgetown University’s Security Studies Program and holds a Ph.D. in War Studies from King’s College London.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/90757/

Join the Strauss Center for International Security and Law for an afternoon coffee with DC-based attorney and Texas Law Professor Molly Claflin to kick off the new Program on Federal Government and Washington, DC Lawyering. The coffee will be moderated by Professor Brian Pérez-Daple, who leads the the new program, designed to give students the mentorship, connections, and practical guidance they need to pursue opportunities with federal agencies, the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Congress, and leading Washington, DC law firms. At the kick-off event, students will have the opportunity to hear from experts about lawyering in the federal government and DC, and meet mentors involved in the program.

Molly Claflin is a DC-based attorney and Texas Law professor working at the intersection of law, crisis communications, and public policy. She brings experience managing high-stakes investigations for the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and a major international law firm. She will share insights on practicing law in Washington, navigating careers across government and the private sector, and building a career in the nation’s capital. Her Texas Law course, “Government Investigations,” examines the constitutional and legal framework governing governmental investigations.

Please RSVP to Susan Crane (scrane@austin.utexas.edu) if interested.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/91137/

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/2026/10/08/89661/

WLC invites you to an evening at Antonelli's Cheese House (500 Park Blvd.) on October 8th from 5:30 to 7:30pm to indulge in wine and cheese while networking with Jackson Walker attorneys. This is a popular and fun event every year! It's a great way to hone your networking skills and make connections with attorneys at a big law firm.

RSVP necessary - the form will be available closer to the event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/08/89561/

The Fall Interview Program welcomes employers to recruit 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) for summer clerkships or postgraduate positions.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 (virtual): Interviews conducted virtually from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT) via the TEX – Powered by 12Twenty In-App Video.

Friday, October 9, 2026 (in-person): Interviews held in-person from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT) in the Texas Law Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/09/88661/

Breaking Bread with Black Men is a Thurgood Marshall Legal Society (TMLS) flagship event that brings together Black men in the law school community, including students, faculty, and alumni, for an evening of shared food and conversation. The event fosters mentorship, connection, and a sense of belonging across generations of the legal profession.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/10/89158/