Events Calendar

Join the Probate, Guardianship Law, Estates & Trusts Society (PGLETS) for a Breakfast “Pick Me Up” with Baker Botts! Stop by for Breakfast, meet attorneys and recruiting professionals from Baker Botts, and learn more about the firm and opportunities in the probate, estate planning, trusts, and related practice areas. Whether you are already interested in these practice areas or simply want to learn more, all Texas Law students are welcome to stop by, grab a bite, and make connections!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/90960/

Please RSVP on TEX.

Start your preparation for your upcoming legal interviews by attending this workshop. In this one-hour session, you will learn what to expect in a legal interview, hear common legal interview questions, and learn how to build your own answers to impress your interviewers. Leave the program with the tools and the confidence to help you prepare for and nail your interviews.

In-person attendance at one session of this program is required for each student as part of the Professional Pathways Program.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/91617/

Join SBA and Vinson & Elkins for a coffee before starting your day!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/91161/

Drawing Board Luncheon: Lee Kovarsky

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/89968/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/90779/

Join ACS and PALS for a discussion about the prevalence and constitutionality of modern surveillance by Flock and Axon. We will feature presentations by Adam Klein (Strauss Center), Jeffrey Rowes (Institute for Justice), and Mackenzie Rhine (Texas Law Postgraduate Public Interest Fellow) who will address data security, constitutional law implications, safety concerns, and local advocacy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/89081/

Join the Texas Real Estate Law Society and attorneys from Baker Hostetler's Austin office to learn about the intersection of legal practice, real estate, and affordable housing development. Lunch will be provided!

RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VXG6QF5

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/90579/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with Knobbe Martens! Come hear from Knobbe Martens 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/2026/10/19/91237/

Join Law Students for Life in a conversation with Dr. John Sago, President of Texas Right to Life, as he discusses the legal definition of death, protecting patients' right to life, and the Texas 25 Day Rule. Lunch will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/91257/

Please Join TJOGEL, TBLS, and attorneys from Gibson Dunn at lunch for our joint event!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/91418/

Join the Women's Law Caucus and attorneys from Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody for an ice cream social on October 19 from 2:30-4pm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/91117/

Faulty forensic evidence and biased evidence relying on sex-based stereotypes have long been used to convict innocent women in situations where an accident or health event has been misconstrued as a criminal act. This talk will conceptualize and consider “reproductive wrongful convictions,” which are instances in which a noncriminal pregnancy-related event or act––such as a miscarriage, stillbirth, or taking legally prescribed medicine––is erroneously labeled as criminal. It will also attend to the ways that women with disabilities and from racially and economically subordinated communities are often labeled as “unfit” and made particularly vulnerable to these charges.

Jennifer E. Laurin, the George R. Killam, Jr. Chair of Criminal Law at the University of Texas School of Law and a consulting faculty member on the Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Defense Project, will serve as a respondent for the event.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/19/89198/

1L students who are participating in the Alumni Mentoring Program are encouraged to attend one orientation meeting, either 10/20 or 10/21. Lunch will be provided. If you are unable to attend, please contact mentoring@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/20/88897/

Castles on Sand: Tenure Protections Against For Cause Termination

Tenure is central to academic freedom and the university’s role as a place for truth-seeking and knowledge. But how well does tenure actually protect faculty? Drawing on an original dataset of for-cause termination policies from more than 400 institutions, Jocelyn Wilson joins us to examine the troubling gaps in protections for tenured faculty, including broad grounds for termination, weak safeguards for academic freedom and speech, and expanding post-tenure review practices. She also offers insights on the potential role of courts, administrators, and the public to strengthen the foundations of faculty rights, and thereby safeguard the the university's role as a place for truth-seeking and knowledge.

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/20/88800/

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/2026/10/20/90542/

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/20/89662/

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/2026/10/20/88962/

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/2026/10/21/89689/

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/2026/10/21/90508/

If/When/How is partnering with ACS and the Domestic Violence Clinic to raise money and provide menstrual (and other hygiene) products to the SAFE Alliance, a local domestic violence shelter.

We are accepting menstrual products and other hygiene products (like deodorant, soap, toothpaste, etc.), as well as monetary donations in exchange for a goodie bag!!!

Please stop by our table in the Atrium on Wednesday and Thursday (October 20 and 21), from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm to donate!

More details in the IWH newsletter or on our Instagram!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/21/91637/

1L students who are participating in the Alumni Mentoring Program are encouraged to attend one orientation meeting, either 10/20 or 10/21. Lunch will be provided. If you are unable to attend, please contact mentoring@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/21/88898/

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/2026/10/21/89768/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/21/89783/

Join TBLS for a lunch time presentation with attorneys from McGuire Woods!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/21/90178/

Details coming soon!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/21/91157/

The Sports and Entertainment Law Society will be hosting Eric Hagen, general counsel for Austin FC! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the legal side of a professional sports franchise, as well as hearing how you can move into professional sports through the law firm route. Lunch will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/21/91619/

Join the Women’s Law Caucus for cookies with attorneys and members of the recruiting team from Jones Day on October 21 from 3:00–4:30 p.m.!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/21/90185/

Join attorneys and the recruiting team for a spa-themed event at Baker Botts' Austin Office. Students can get their nails painted, get a massage, or just enjoy drinks and snacks. This is a popular event every year and spots fill up quickly! This is an exclusive event for WLC members only, so if you are interested in attending become a WLC member and RSVP using the link in our weekly newsletter.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/21/91122/

The MENTORSHIP KICKOFF HAPPY HOUR will be WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 @ HOTEL OTIS @ 5:30PM. We are very happy to announce that the mentorship program has been sponsored by DLA Piper this year. Attorneys from DLA Piper will be in attendance, so this is a wonderful networking opportunity as applications open up as well. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/21/91559/

The Career Services Office will be hosting the Mock Interview Program: Private Sector for 1Ls ahead of the upcoming recruiting and interviewing season. This program will give students the opportunity to practice interviewing with employers who will provide feedback before real interviews begin.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/22/88706/

If/When/How is partnering with ACS and the Domestic Violence Clinic to raise money and provide menstrual (and other hygiene) products to the SAFE Alliance, a local domestic violence shelter.

We are accepting menstrual products and other hygiene products (like deodorant, soap, toothpaste, etc.), as well as monetary donations in exchange for a goodie bag!!!

Please stop by our table in the Atrium on Wednesday and Thursday (October 20 and 21), from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm to donate!

More details in the IWH newsletter or on our Instagram!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/22/91620/

Texas Talks serves as a chance for 1Ls to connect with a variety of law firms to learn more about their organization and the practice of law. All Texas Law 1Ls are encouraged to stop by the Law School Atrium from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Thursday and 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Friday (October 22-23, 2026) to connect with attorneys and recruiting coordinators. There will be different employers attending each day.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/22/88678/

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/2026/10/22/91197/

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/22/89663/

The Career Services Office will be hosting the Mock Interview Program: Private Sector for 1Ls ahead of the upcoming recruiting and interviewing season. This program will give students the opportunity to practice interviewing with employers who will provide feedback before real interviews begin.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/23/88707/

Texas Talks serves as a chance for 1Ls to connect with a variety of law firms to learn more about their organization and the practice of law. All Texas Law 1Ls are encouraged to stop by the Law School Atrium from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Thursday and 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Friday (October 22-23, 2026) to connect with attorneys and recruiting coordinators. There will be different employers attending each day.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/23/88658/

Join your fellow Texas Law alumni in Washington, D.C. to watch the Longhorns take on Ole Miss!

Registration link: igfn.us/form/IhIgMw.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/24/88757/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/26/88857/

Please join TBLS and attorneys from Winston Taylor for a lunch meet & greet in the Breezeway! Pizza and gelato will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/26/91699/

Join FGLS for this opportunity to hear about applying for and working in the private sector straight from first-gen 2Ls! These students have the most recent experience navigating this system, and are excited to share the tips and tricks they've picked up this past year.

Lunch will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/26/91737/

JOIN SBA AND VINSON & ELKINS FOR PICKLEBALL: SBA is partnering with Vinson & Elkins to host a pickleball event from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Austin Pickle Ranch. It will be a great opportunity to connect with V&E attorneys and V&E Texas Law student ambassadors in a fun and casual setting. We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP here: https://florecruit.com/v2/app/velaw/registration/events/108055/register

Fill out your waiver here: https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app/community/events/01a0a1c5-58fc-744c-ae87-000bb0399702?v=59286497

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/26/91697/

Join the Women’s Law Caucus for breakfast with attorneys and recruiters from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman on October 27th from 8:30–10:30 a.m. in Jamail Pavilion (CCJ 2.300)!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/27/90741/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/27/88705/

Join the Women’s Law Caucus and Winston Taylor for a Dirty Soda Bar and the opportunity to meet Winston Taylor’s attorneys and recruiting team on October 27th from 3:00–4:30 p.m.!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/27/90681/

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/27/89664/

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/2026/10/28/89690/

2Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Cisco Systems to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/28/91119/

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/2026/10/28/90509/

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/2026/10/28/89769/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/28/89784/

Please join the American Constitution Society and the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society for a discussion on the threats to voter registration, from voter roll purges to the backlog of Texas registrations. The panel will examine RNC v. Mi Familia Vota, a pending Supreme Court case that could allow states to remove suspected noncitizens from the rolls in the months before an election. Speakers include Professor Joshua Sellers (Texas Law), Mimi Marziani (Marziani, Stevens & Gonzalez), and Veronikah Warms (Texas Law '22, Texas Civil Rights Project).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/28/89798/

Join us to collectively revamp our LinkedIn profiles for the application season!

The Career Services Office (CSO) and a Paul Hastings recruiter will briefly discuss, best LinkedIn practices for the legal field, where to put what so your profile captures the whole you, and what a recruiter is looking for in a LinkedIn profile. The remainder of the event will a collaborative space to edit your profile and receive real time feedback from CSO and peers!

Lunch to be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/28/90697/

The term "Islamic law" appears often in headlines and political debates but is rarely explained. Professor Samy Ayoub offers a scholarly introduction to what the tradition actually is, how it works as a system of ethics and religious practice, and how it fits alongside civil legal systems in the U.S. and elsewhere. Bring your questions. All perspectives are welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/28/91123/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with Pillsbury! Come hear from Pillsbury 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/2026/10/28/91478/

Join SBA & SAO in the Atrium for Creature Coffee!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/29/91417/

Come grab a spooky treat in the atrium to celebrate Pro Booo-no!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/29/91377/

Please join TBLS for a lunch presentation with Baker Botts on AI in the Legal Practice!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/29/90163/

Lunch with Martinez Society members and Professor Golden

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/29/90658/

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

Speakers TBD.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/29/91163/

Lunch Panel with Attorneys from Winston Taylor!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/29/91457/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with Patterson Sheridan! Come hear from Patterson Sheridan 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/2026/10/29/91497/

When the Supreme Court decides a Second Amendment case, it looks to the nation’s “history and tradition.” But whose history? Much of the story of gun rights and regulation was written not in Congress or state capitols, but in city councils and town halls, and those records are scattered, incomplete, and easy to overlook.

Join us for lunch as Patrick J. Charles, Senior Historian for United States Special Operations Command, presents "The History and Tradition of Firearm Localism," co-authored with Professor Joseph Blocher and forthcoming in the Texas Law Review. Charles’s work has been cited by the Supreme Court of the United States and six federal circuits.

Hosted by the Texas Law Review.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/29/91758/

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/2026/10/29/90543/

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/29/89665/

BOA is putting on a novice intramural mock trial competition this fall. BOA members who have not competed in an intramural or interscholastic mock trial competition before are eligible to enter. There will be two preliminary rounds followed by a semifinal and final round.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/29/89666/

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/2026/10/30/90544/

The CSO hosts a public-sector Mock Interview Program (government, public interest, and public defense) each year to introduce 1Ls to the legal interviewing process. It also affords attorneys an opportunity to meet our exceptional students. Depending on availability, 2L and 3Ls may also participate in this program.

Practice interviews and attorney feedback are invaluable to our students, preparing them technically and instilling confidence as they embark on their 1L interview season.

Each mock interview will be 20 minutes in length followed by a 10-minute review session for feedback.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/30/89277/

Join Norton Rose Fulbright as their recruiters and attorneys provide a delicious lunch + free sweatshirts.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/10/30/89962/