Events Calendar

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/

This event is for LSNDA members only. Come join us and relax at Empowered Cafe, a local coffee shop that hires people with disabilities. We are partnering with Morgan & Morgan to provide an open tab!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/06/89124/

The University will be closed.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/07/82657/

Please RSVP by Monday, September 7, on TEX.

Learn more about summer internship opportunities in the government and public interest sectors, including application procedures, hiring criteria, and general internship descriptions. This program will feature a panel of students discussing their summer internship experiences in the government and public interest sectors. Pizza will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/08/88899/

Tryouts to participate on a Texas Law Interscholastic Moot Court Team during the 2026-2027 school year will take place on Tuesday, 9/8 and Wednesday, 9/9, from 3-6 pm both days. For information on the Texas Law moot court program and/or tryout instructions and sign-ups, please contact Marla Massin, mmassin@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/08/89719/

Welcome Back to APALSA!

Join us at 6:00 PM for dinner and an introduction to the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)! We'll share our mission, upcoming events, ways to get involved, introduce this year's board members, and host fun icebreaker activities to help everyone get to know each other.

📍Location: TNH 2.137

Questions? Email us at utexas.apalsa@gmail.com

We can't wait to see you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/08/89057/

Come join the Board of Advocates for our annual Welcome Event held at Electric Shuffle in downtown Austin! Prospective members are invited to meet BOA’s student leadership, learn more about mock trial, moot court, advocacy competitions, and other opportunities, and connect with current members and fellow students in a fun, relaxed setting. Whether you are already interested in advocacy or simply want to learn more, this is a great chance to get to know BOA. Complimentary food, refreshments, and high-tech shuffle board will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/08/89076/

Join Dean Bobby Chesney and Texas Law alumni for breakfast at the Annual Judicial Education Conference.

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Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/09/88557/

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/2026/09/09/89683/

Come grab lunch and learn about public interest law! This event is designed specifically for 1Ls who are unfamiliar with public interest terminology and career options. This event will serve as a general introduction to all things public interest!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/09/89481/

First full body meeting of the year; introduction to the organization and information about how to join and the events that we will be doing .

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/09/89722/

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/2026/09/09/89762/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/09/89777/

A panel exclusively for TMLS students covering recruiting, firm life, networking, and strategies for succeeding in the Big Law pipeline.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/09/89919/

The Center will host a conversation with Krisi Kastl, founder and CEO of Kastl Law, P.C., accomplished trial lawyer, and former President of the Dallas Bar Association. Join us to hear career insights and lessons learned from a nationally recognized trial lawyer who built a successful law firm, tried nearly 100 cases to jury verdict and has dedicated her career to advocacy, professional leadership, mentorship and community service. Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/09/89885/

FGLS is welcoming its new members with some free stickers and goodies, an opportunity to meet FGLS board members, and get plugged into the organization. All new and prospective members are welcome to join us at this come-and-go event as you have time. We will have information about joining FGLS, upcoming events, and other exciting programs to look forward to! * Sticker and goodies will be provided while supplies last.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/09/89888/

Tryouts to participate on a Texas Law Interscholastic Moot Court Team during the 2026-2027 school year will take place on Tuesday, 9/8 and Wednesday, 9/9, from 3-6 pm both days. For information on the Texas Law moot court program and/or tryout instructions and sign-ups, please contact Marla Massin, mmassin@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/09/89720/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/09/89759/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/10/89459/

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 9, on TEX.

Listen to students talk about their summer experiences in the private sector.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/10/88737/

Join the Texas Federalist Society for a conversation with Aaron Streett, Chair of Baker Botts’ Supreme Court and Constitutional Law Practice, reviewing the major cases and developments from the 2025–26 Supreme Court Term.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/10/89724/

In the Supreme Court’s recent Trump v Barbara opinion on birthright citizenship, Justice Alito’s asserted in his dissent that before and soon after the Civil War “immigration was unrestricted, so aliens could come and stay as long as they wanted.” Historical evidence does not confirm his claim. Though there were few federal laws in that period, a phalanx of state-level laws restricted the international and interstate migration of free and enslaved Black people and indigent migrants. Professor Anna Law, a scholar of US immigration and constitutional history, is the author of a timely new book that addresses these subjects.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/10/89037/

Enjoy a boat cruise with your Society on Lady Bird Lake.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/10/88459/

Headlined by Michael K. Wirth and Daniel Yergin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, this year’s Energy Symposium will convene industry leaders, faculty, and students for a series of insightful panel discussions. It will explore the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the future of energy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/11/86897/

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/2026/09/11/89881/

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/2026/09/11/88519/

Started by students in 2013, Change It Up! is Texas Law’s annual public-interest orientation. The signature event welcomes new students into Texas Law’s vibrant public interest community.

Whether you’re already committed to public interest law or just beginning to explore your options, Change It Up! is an opportunity to meet classmates, connect with mentors, and discover the many ways lawyers use their legal careers to make a difference.

The afternoon includes lunch, an alumni panel discussion, and Community Connections, small-group conversations with faculty, staff, alumni, and attorneys working across public interest law. You’ll have the opportunity to explore different career paths, ask candid questions, and begin building relationships within Texas Law’s public interest community.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/11/87657/

Happy Hour to follow Change It Up! public interest orientation. We will meet at Butterfly Bar @ the Vortex around 5pm. Appetizers from Patrizi's and drinks from Butterfly Bar will be provided.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/11/89417/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/14/89460/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/14/88840/

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Texas has been home to one of the harshest criminal abortion bans in the country. Yet, there have been virtually no prosecutions under the ban, due in part to the territorial limits of state law, constraints on accomplice liability, and a legislative commitment not to prosecute pregnant persons for their abortions. This talk will consider the coordinated legal strategy of lawyers and advocates in Texas to use local government ordinances and civil litigation as sites for criminal law claiming, if not criminal lawmaking.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/14/89197/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/15/89477/

Celebrate LibraryFest with your librarians and fellow students! Come enjoy treats and get some Tarlton swag, including your Baby Bevo (while supplies last)!

Tarlton is throwing open its doors for Texas Law students to learn more about our services and collection. You’ll get to see various materials we have and chat with different librarians about the resources at your disposal.

Stop by the library anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm on Tuesday, September 15. We hope to see you!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/15/89537/

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/2026/09/15/88978/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/15/88703/

Mandatory meeting for student journal leaders! Come learn about accounting and ask questions.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/15/89957/

Open house event for prospective students.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/15/88997/

Learn the rules and get a scrimmage before the regular season starts next week!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/15/88957/

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/2026/09/16/89684/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Foley & Lardner to learn more about their firm and grab Tacodeli.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/16/89478/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/16/89617/

We encourage 100% of our students to enroll in a bar prep program, so come and talk to representatives from: BarBri - Themis - Kaplan - Helix.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/16/89958/

A discussion of a non-citizen's right to due process.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/16/89080/

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/2026/09/16/89763/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/16/89778/

Join TBLS for a lunch time presentation with Paul Hastings!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/16/89922/

Informational lunch on how tips and tricks for how to succeed during the Novice Moot Court competition hosted by BOA.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/16/89942/

WLC Members are invited to an evening at De Nada Cantina from 6:30-8:30 pm featuring tacos, drinks, and games.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/16/89681/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/17/89479/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/17/88919/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/17/89480/

Interested in making a good living AND doing fulfilling work? Join PALS for a discussion with Bill Reid, a nationally recognized plaintiffs' lawyer and professor at Texas Law, about what it's like to have a career in plaintiffs' law! Over lunch, Bill will present a compelling case for an alternative to the standard law school Big Law track, including the moral satisfaction of representing people who have been wronged, what a young associate can expect to work on at a plaintiffs’ firm, and how Artificial Intelligence poses a grave threat to the billable hour. If you’re interested in learning more before the event, check out his recently published book, "Fighting Bullies: The Case for a Career in Plaintiffs' Law."

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/17/89723/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with Haynes Boone! Come hear from Haynes Boone 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/2026/09/17/89898/

Join TBLS for the Texas Transactional Skills Competition Happy Hour from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Lazarus Brewing on Airport! Participating sponsor firm attorneys will be in attendance. 4803 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/17/89797/

Enjoy a boat cruise with your Society on Lady Bird Lake.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/17/88460/

Alumni Awards is a signature event of the Texas Law Alumni Association, celebrating graduates whose careers, leadership, and service exemplify the very best of our community. The 2026 celebration will take place Friday, September 18, with dinner and an awards ceremony recognizing the Outstanding Young Alum, Distinguished Alum for Community Service, Outstanding Alum, and Lifetime Achievement honorees. The Mentor of the Year will also be honored.

Attendance is by invitation only.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/18/87258/

AAEC Fall 2026 Meeting

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/18/88838/

Are you a 2L or 3L with a new look you're hoping to show off? Are you a 1L hoping for a second chance at a professional headshot? First Generation Law Students is excited to support our members by offering Free Professional Headshots* to 60 interested FGLS members. *Headshots will have some light editing, but no touch-ups.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/18/89889/

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/2026/09/18/88520/

1Ls: Stop by to meet Reed Smith recruiters, learn more about the firm, and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/21/89497/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/21/89498/

Join the Women's Law Caucus and attorneys and the recruiting team from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett for lunch on September 21 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 Simpson Thacher.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/21/89558/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/22/89499/

Please RSVP by Monday, September 21, on TEX.

RSVP by Monday, September 21. Pizza will be served.

Choosing the right practice area is one of the most critical decisions in your legal career. But how do you align your daily work with your personality, values, and long-term professional goals?

Presenter: Rebecca Glatzer | Major, Lindsey and Africa

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/22/88497/

Join the Strauss Center for International Security and Law and the Clements Center for National Security on Tuesday, September 22, for “The Law of the Sea Treaty at Risk,” with former Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter. The Law of the Sea Treaty was the product of the third UN convention on law of the sea held from 1973 to 1982 with more than 160 states participating. Currently, however, many states, including the US and Iran, still have not ratified the treaty. Furthermore, some states that have ratified the treaty, such as the PRC, blatantly ignore treaty provisions. At a time when maritime commerce represents over 80% of world trade, can the international community let this treaty effectively become irrelevant? Join Secretary Winter as he answers these questions. Lunch will be served.

Biography Dr. Donald C. Winter is an independent consultant supporting national and international security interests in the US and allied nations. He served as the 74th Secretary of the Navy from January 2006 to March 2009. As Secretary of the Navy, he led America’s Navy and Marine Corps Team and was responsible for an annual budget of over $125 billion and almost 900,000 people. Dr. Winter’s prior business career in the aerospace and defense industry spanned over 30 years as a systems engineer, program manager and corporate executive.

From 2009 to 2020, he was a Professor of Practice at the University of Michigan where he taught graduate level courses on systems engineering, satellite design, and maritime policy. He was reappointed to this role in 2024. Since 2011 he has served in multiple roles assisting the Commonwealth of Australia in their efforts to reconstruct the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet and establish a sustainable shipbuilding capability. During 2019 to 2021 he also served as the US DoD’s Senior Defense Industry Advisor for Ukraine. Dr. Winter was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in 2002 and served as its chair from 2020 to 2024.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/22/89940/

Are you interested in joining the Board of Advocates, but wondering what a round of mock trial actually looks like? Do you want to see experienced trial lawyers in action? Do you want to watch Texas Law professors go head-to-head, putting their skills to the test?

If yes to any of the above, join us in the Eidman Courtroom for “Professor Mock Trial.” There, professors will demonstrate what mock trial is really like by competing against one another for your education (and entertainment!).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/22/89837/

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/2026/09/22/88958/

ACS Lunchtime Talk

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/23/89398/

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/2026/09/23/89685/

Learn about the Justice Center and the support and resources we provide for students interested in nonprofit and government service.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/23/89017/

Join us for lunch and a panel of APALSA students who obtained big law internships their 1L and/or 2L summers. Come ready to ask questions and learn more about the application / recruitment process!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/23/89678/

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/2026/09/23/89764/

Weekly meeting for the Catholic Law Student Society

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/23/89779/

Join TIPLJ and IPLS for a lunch panel with Latham & Watkins! Come hear from Latham & Watkins 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/2026/09/23/89917/

Please join TBLS for a lunch presentation with Kirkland and Ellis on "A Day in my Life"!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/23/89964/

Join us to celebrate the conclusion of the Mentoring Program's 2026 1L cohort.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/23/88717/

Vaccine clinic for students, faculty, and staff!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/24/88777/

Details coming soon.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/24/89887/

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 23, on TEX.

Join the CSO to walk through effective strategies for using job search tools for your 1L job search, get tips on managing your 1L job search process, and hear practical advice for preparing now for your upcoming applications and to make the most of upcoming networking opportunities. Pizza will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/24/88900/

Join TBLS for a lunch presentation with DLA Piper!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/24/89963/

Enjoy a boat cruise with your Society on Lady Bird Lake.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/24/88461/

Orientation for TROLP members with TROLP leadership.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/25/89357/

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

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/25/89500/

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/2026/09/25/89882/

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/2026/09/25/88521/

Enjoy a boat cruise with your Society on Lady Bird Lake.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/25/88462/

Come join TMLS for our first annual Founders' Day to celebrate 56 years of TMLS, community, and tradition. Alumni, friends, and students are all welcome and encouraged to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/09/25/89921/

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/

This event will be a lunch and information session panel that is meant to have around 20-25 students attending (based on last year's event data). There will be four 2Ls who will provide insight to 1Ls about their summer internships that were specifically in public interest. 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. I am trying to find a balance of impact litigation and direct client services in a variety of public interest spaces like immigration, criminal justice, etc., to showcase to 1Ls in WLC the variety of internships that are out there. There will be an open Q&A towards the end of the event, and I will act as the moderator for the first 25 minutes.

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

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 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/

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/

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/

The Center will host a conversation with Cisselon Nichols Hurd, former Senior Legal Counsel for Shell Oil Company. 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 fun activity students can do! More information will be available closer to the start of the event.

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