Events Calendar

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/02/89971/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/02/89941/

Join ELS and ACS for a discussion about what's happening with data centers in Texas.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/02/91759/

Please join Pillsbury for a casual conversation with three Black attorneys as they share their experiences navigating Big Law as Black associates. TMLS members will have the opportunity to ask candid questions, gain insight into their career journeys, and learn more about life as a Black attorney in the private sector.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/02/91937/

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/2026/11/02/90545/

Using the example of post-Dobbs abortion bans that contain no exceptions for incest or rape, this talk will argue that law and institutions charged with protecting the vulnerable are often responsible for the oppression of women, the suppression of their capacities, and the harms that follow. It will examine some of the ways that the state wields and perpetuates sexual violence inconsistently based on race and class, as it curates prurient and avoidable harm against women and girls, fails to shield them from harm, and too frequently magnifies both risks of this harm and the harm itself.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/02/89199/

To wrap up the semester, TMLS wants to gather together as an organization for good food and a good time. We understand that the end of the semester means the beginning of finals, so before the stress kicks in, we want to put on this fun event for our members.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/02/89237/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/03/92017/

Stop by the Atrium for a slice of pie and to write a thank you note (or two!) to a law school community member who has made a difference in your life this year! We will deliver the thank you notes for you.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/03/91938/

Please RSVP by Monday, November 2, on TEX. This panel will be catered from Food Heads.

Come listen to attorneys from the following firms talk about practicing at a midsize law firm, including billable hours expectations, quality of work, training opportunities, etc.

Also be sure to come to the midsize firm happy hour to chat with lawyers from these firms and many more!

Bell Nunnally

Carrington Coleman

Cokinos | Young

Crady Jewett McCulley & Houren

Kelly Hart

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/03/88738/

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/2026/11/03/90546/

Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 3, on TEX.

Join us for an evening of networking with midsize firm attorneys and recruiters! Hear about the pros and cons of midsize firm life, the type of work they do, and the opportunities available to UT students. Also come to the midsize firm panel that afternoon!

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Firms coming (this will continue to be updated as firms RSVP):

Allensworth

Carrington Coleman

Cokinos Young

Crady Jewett

Graves Dougherty

Gray Reed

Kastner Gravelle

Lightfoot, Franklin & White

Lloyd Gosselink

Maynard Nexsen

McGinnis Lochridge

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr

Naman Howell

Peckar & Abramson

Pirkey Barber

Richards, Rodriguez & Skeith

Thompson & Horton

Walters Gilbreath

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/03/89937/

Come join us for Alternative Bar Review Tuesday, November 3rd 6:00-8:00pm on Patman Patio! There will be performances by Billable Laughs and live music by This River Stinks as well as free food and mocktails provided by UT Law. Not only this but MAJOR raffle prizes such as SIX DOZEN Tiff's Treats cookies, Kendra Scott, gift cards, and much more! Everyone who attends is automatically entered into a raffle for two free Law Prom tickets with additional tickets for purchase.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/03/91562/

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/2026/11/04/89691/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/04/91162/

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/2026/11/04/90510/

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/2026/11/04/89770/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/04/89785/

General meeting for CHLLSA members

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/04/89858/

Join the Women's Law Caucus and attorneys and the recruiting team from Vinson & Elkins for lunch on November 4 from 11:50-12:50pm. The topic for the panel will be announced soon! This event will provide students an opportunity to connect with and learn more about Vinson & Elkins.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/04/90037/

The panel will feature public defenders who will speak about their career path, day-to-day work, and give a look into what it is like to be a public defender.

Panelists include: Nathaniel Lombardo with the Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas, Capital Habeas Unit; Kristin Davidson with the Office of the Federal Public Defender, Austin Division; Luis Ortiz with the Travis County Public Defender's Office, Criminal Defense Practice; and Josue Teniente with the Travis County Public Defender’s Office, Padilla Immigration Practice.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/04/91164/

Hudson attorneys will be joining us virtually to speak on insurance litigation and counseling. Attorney's in this group focus on changes in the law and industry, addressing all aspects of insurance coverage, helping our clients maximize insurance recoveries through insurance program reviews, claims presentation and negotiation, litigation, alternate dispute resolution, trials and appeals. Food will be provided! Please fill out the interest form posted on - https://linktr.ee/UT.LSDNA.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/04/91537/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with McKool Smith! Come hear from McKool Smith 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/2026/11/04/91700/

Section1 Exam Panel for first semester finals.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/04/91977/

On Wednesday, November 4th, the Strauss Center for International Security and Law and the Clements Center for National Security will host Thomas Hunt, Professor of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas at Austin, as he discusses his book, Fight Like a Machine: The Combat Future of the Human Body. As AI, robotics, and digital gaming reshape the battlefield, what does it mean to be “fighting fit” in the modern military? Fight Like a Machine draws on military history, kinesiology, and defense studies to argue that the traditional model of the soldier, defined by strength, speed, and endurance, is giving way to a new paradigm of human-machine integration. Looking to Ukraine and its technically skilled, largely middle-aged fighting force, Hunt will explore why cognitive agility and technological fluency now matter alongside physical power, and what that shift means for military recruitment, training, strategy, and the inclusion of women in combat roles. At stake, he contends, is nothing less than the future of the American military.

Paul Edgar, Executive Director of the Clements Center, will moderate the discussion. Lunch will be provided.

Garage parking is available for a fee at the Manor Garage, the Brazos Garage, and the San Jacinto Garage. Parking will not be validated. Registration is not required.

Biography Thomas M. Hunt, J.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas at Austin. His scholarship explores how physical culture intersects with global political affairs. A previous book, Drug Games: The International Olympic Committee and the Politics of Doping, 1960-2008, offered a critical analysis of how the history of performance enhancement in sport was shaped by Cold War and post-Cold War politics. In his book from the University of Oklahoma Press, Fight Like a Machine: The Combat Future of the Human Body, Hunt expands this focus to the defense and national security arena, arguing that emerging technologies are redefining the role of the human body in warfare.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/04/91840/

We invite you to join our Norton Rose Fulbright attorneys for a DIY mosaic experience on Wednesday, November 4! The Mosaic Workshop is a creative studio that teaches the art of mosaics through hands-on workshops. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own mosaic piece while networking with attorneys and members of our recruitment team. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/04/91561/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/05/91120/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/05/90519/

Lunch with Martinez Society members and Professor Golden

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/05/90679/

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/2026/11/05/91198/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with Sheppard Mullin! Come hear from Sheppard Mullin 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/2026/11/05/91701/

Join the Strauss Center for International Security and Law, the Texas Space Law and Policy Society, and the Longhorn Airmen for a talk on “Navigating National Security and Space Law” with Michael Sinclair, Senior Counsel, Office of General Counsel for Intelligence and Security at the Department of War. Moderated by Strauss Center Space Law Program Lead and UT Law Professor Caryn Schenewerk, she’ll discuss with a U.S. Dept. of War legal expert how current national security legal issues, including engagement with the commercial space sector, achieve U.S. national security interests.

Lunch will be served. Garage parking is available for a fee at the Manor Garage, the Brazos Garage, and the San Jacinto Garage. Parking will not be validated.

Biography Michael Sinclair is senior counsel at the Department of War, (DoW) Office of General Counsel (OGC) (Intelligence & Security). He is responsible for the intelligence and operations practice area and has extensive experience with legal issues involving space/counter-space and sensitive space systems; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; electromagnetic warfare; geospatial intelligence; and measurement & signature intelligence.

Professor Sinclair worked at the Department of Air Force (DAF), OGC as associate general counsel for aviation and space prior to his work with DoW OGC. He is a retired Coast Guard judge advocate with over 25 years of mixed operational and legal experience including command afloat, as the Coast Guard’s legislative counsel at Coast Guard Congressional Affairs, and details to the Department of Homeland Security OGC (Operations and Enforcement Division), the National Security Council, and as a fellow at the Brookings Institution. He is a non-resident senior fellow for space security at the Atlantic Council, Scowcroft Center for National Security, Forward Defense and a non-resident scholar at George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute.

Professor Sinclair has been teaching at GW Law since 2020 and currently teaches International Law in Domestic Courts, National Security Law, and Upper Level Writing.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/05/91739/

Join the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society (TMLS) for a panel discussion featuring five professionals working in public interest law. Panelists will share insights into their career paths, experiences, and the opportunities and challenges of pursuing public interest work. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the diverse ways attorneys can serve their communities, advocate for underserved populations, and make a meaningful impact through the law.

All students are welcome to attend, regardless of their current practice area interests. We look forward to an engaging conversation about the many ways to build a fulfilling career in public interest law!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/05/92037/

Join us to learn more about opportunities in corporate law and network with attorneys.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/05/92177/

Please join TBLS and attorneys from Simpson Thacher for a Meet & Greet featuring Nothing Bundt Cakes in the Patman Family Plaza (Breezeway) on Thursday, November 5th, from 1:30-3:30 PM.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/05/91859/

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/2026/11/05/90547/

Join the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) as we celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Enjoy a delicious South Asian dinner, learn about the cultural and historical significance of Diwali, and connect with friends in a warm, festive atmosphere. Whether you’re familiar with the tradition or experiencing it for the first time, all are welcome to take part in this celebration of light, community, and new beginnings.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/05/91281/

Join Texas Law Fellowships for Comedy Night! TLF hosts annual events to raise funds that support students doing public interest work during the summer. This year, TLF has arranged for the best professional local comedians to perform just for the law school! Join us for great laughs, drinks, and the perfect opportunity to take a break from the books. The show will be near Bar Review, so come pregame for a cause!

For more information and to reserve your spot: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JLT5NXBU9BKNU

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/05/91997/

Sponsored by The Private Law Theory Program, this private event brings together leading property scholars who are invited to present and discuss papers on a variety of topics, including property theory, land use, takings, the history of property law, and intellectual property. It features several panels devoted to the discussion of advanced “works in progress” and some roundtables on “early-stage” ideas.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/06/91159/

ACS is partnering with Co-Equal to provide students with an opportunity to learn about Congressional Oversight; the functions, limitations, and careers in Congress. Additionally, we will give focused networking opportunities for students to connect with attorneys that have engaged in Congressional oversight at different levels of legal practice-- at Capitol Hill, in private law firms, and at the White House. This event is closed, but if you have special interest, please reach out to ACS's Co-President, Julieta Martínez González at jm228967@my.utexas.edu!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/06/91837/

Meet in the Atrium for pizza before practice exams.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/06/90218/

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/2026/11/06/91038/

Come out to make your own slime and/or heating pads! There will be food, people, and good times!

We will be in TNH 4.105 (LSDNA's office). RSVP here - https://forms.gle/bze2Es6Ueq8GHxGBA or find the link on our website.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/06/91717/

Sponsored by The Private Law Theory Program, this private event brings together leading property scholars who are invited to present and discuss papers on a variety of topics, including property theory, land use, takings, the history of property law, and intellectual property. It features several panels devoted to the discussion of advanced “works in progress” and some roundtables on “early-stage” ideas.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/07/91160/

Join the Women's Law Caucus & Fit to Practice for a group Mat Pilates class at the Rec Center! Limited Spots so RSVP with your org!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/11/07/91260/