Events Calendar

Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Day (PSCD) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCD, which will be held February 3-4, 2011, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite. On Thursday, February 3, certain employers will also host informational tables in the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

First, second, third-year and/or LL.M. students and alumni up to one year after graduation from all nine Texas law schools are eligible to participate in this program. You must register to use the Texas Consortium Symplicity Module, which is a different module than the UT Law Symplicity.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/03/9082/

During the first day of Public Service Career Day, representatives from public interest organizations, as well as federal, state and local government agencies will host informational tables, which provide an excellent opportunity for students to network and find out about current volunteer opportunities, summer internships and postgraduate positions. All UT Law students are encouraged to stop by. Please be sure to bring a copy of your resume for participating PSCD Table Talk employers as they may request a copy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/03/10267/

Hosted annually by the UT Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Day (PSCD) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCD, which will be held February 3-4, 2011, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite and elsewhere in the Law School.

First, second, third-year and/or LL.M. students and alumni up to one year after graduation from all nine Texas law schools are eligible to participate in this program. You must register to use the Texas Consortium Symplicity Module, which is a different module than the UT Law Symplicity.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/04/9085/

First, second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Spring On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Online bidding ends at 5 p.m. today.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/07/10068/

Learn what to expect in a law firm interview by listening to a candid discussion about interviewing with Michael Newman, '95, Partner at Gardere (Dallas) and Susan Salch ’94, Partner at Cantilo & Bennett, L.L.P. (Austin). They will discuss interviewing strategies and the do's and don'ts of law firm interviewing. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Gardere. RSVP by Monday, February 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/08/10266/

This is the first of two mandatory meetings for 2Ls & 3Ls who will be applying for judicial clerkships. UT Law Judicial Clerkship Advisors will discuss how to determine what courts you are competitive for, how to select judges, and how and when to apply for clerkships.

3Ls: For those of you who have already applied for clerkships, you do not need to attend this meeting. You should speak to your recommenders by late March to reaffirm their willingness to write letters or seek out new recommenders. You do not need to meet with a clerkship advisor unless you want to. However, you must attend the second mandatory meeting on April 5, 2011 to learn about the new application process.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/08/10268/

Scheduling for preselected students ends at 11:58 p.m. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 14. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/10/10572/

Preselected students may begin scheduling for the Rio Grande Valley Legal Job Fair. Scheduling for preselected students ends tomorrow, Friday, February 11 at 11:58 p.m. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 14. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/10/10571/

Alternate students may begin scheduling for the Rio Grande Valley Legal Job Fair at 9 a.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis and closes this evening at 11:58 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/14/10573/

Jonathan Rapping is the Founder/CEO of the Southern Public Defender Training Center (SPDTC). The Southern Public Defender Training Center provides training to new public defenders throughout the South. Its mission to inspire, mobilize and train legal professionals to provide the highest quality defense representation to people unable to afford an attorney. From 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mr. Rapping will talk about the culture of neglect that permeates the criminal justice system as it applies to poor people in this country and importance of building a generation of public defenders to reform that culture. From 12:30-1:30 p.m. he will talk about his life in the law. Students may attend one or both sessions. Lunch and refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law and the Career Services Office. RSVP by Friday, February 11, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/14/9842/

Learn more about internship opportunities available at the TCEQ from Doug Brown, '05, and Tyler Vance. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, February 14, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/15/10787/

Preselected students may begin scheduling via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Scheduling for preselected students ends tomorrow, Saturday, February 19, at noon. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 7 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/18/10082/

Preselected students must accept/decline interviews by noon via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate students may begin scheduling available interviews at 7 p.m. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/19/10083/

Alternate students may begin scheduling via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis and closes tomorrow, Sunday, February 20, at noon.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/19/10084/

Alternate students have until noon to schedule interviews via UT Law Symplicity for Spring On-Campus Interviews. Alternate scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/20/10085/

Learn about careers in renewable energy law from Michael Barnas, Senior Counsel for Renewables, GE Energy; Neva DePalma, Key Account Manager, Vestas American Wind Technology; Kenneth Glazier, Vice President Legal, Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation; and Alan R. Merkel, Partner and Chair, Stoel Rives LLP. Moderated by Melinda Taylor, Senior Lecturer and Executive Director for the Center for Global Energy, International Arbitration and Environmental Law. Co-sponsored by the Center for Global Energy, International Arbitration, and Environmental Law and the Career Services Office. Pizza will be served afterwards to students. RSVP by Monday, February 21, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/22/10724/

Learn about strategies to manage your educational debt, including the UT Law and federal loan repayment and forgiveness programs for lawyers pursuing public service careers. Presented by Nicole Simmons, Public Interest Career Counselor, and Professor Mary Crouter. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law. Lunch will be served afterwards in CCJ 3.306. RSVP by Tuesday, February 22, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/23/10271/

All UT Law students are welcome to stop by for breakfast tacos and meet with the Austin, Dallas, and Houston hiring partners of Andrews Kurth LLP. This is a great opportunity for 1Ls to learn more about the firm.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/24/9962/

NEW LOCATION! Learn about practicing in specialized areas from leading attorneys in their fields who will share their insights and experiences with you and conclude the program with a question and answer session. Panelists include Judy Speer-Gamino and Ted Wood (Government Lawyers Section); Richard Fry (Family Law Section); Greg Bourgeois (ADR Section); Aaron Carlson (Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section); and Hal Sanders (Litigation Section). Co-sponsored by the State Bar of Texas Law Student Division, Student Bar Association, and the Career Services Office. Lunch will be served.RSVP by Wednesday, February 23, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/24/10804/

NEW LOCATION! Not sure what you want to do with your law degree? Thinking about a non-practicing career? Join in a discussion over lunch about professional careers beyond the bar exam with Angelica Salinas Evans, Associate Director for Career Services; Allison Davis, 3L; who is determined to use her law degree in nontraditional ways, and other liked-minded students. Come share your thoughts about your career path so better resources and opportunities to connect with others may be provided. If you are unable to attend, but are interested in finding out more about nonpracticing resources and careers, please contact Angelica Salinas Evans in the CSO at aevans@law.utexas.edu. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, February 23, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/24/10905/

The Rio Grande Valley Legal Job Fair takes place Friday, February 25, 2011. All accredited law schools in Texas will be invited to participate. First-year, second-year, third-year and LL.M. students and recent graduates specifically interested in pursuing employment with small to midsize firms and corporations in Texas are encouraged to consider participating in this program, which is presented by the Hidalgo County Bar Association.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/25/9732/

The West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair is an opportunity for LL.M. candidates who are internationally trained lawyers currently enrolled in an LL.M. program at a participating law school to interview with prospective employers. The 2011 West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 at UCLA School of Law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/25/9733/

The Clerkship Advisors encourage 2Ls and 3Ls applying for judicial clerkships this year and 1Ls hoping to apply next summer to attend this Workshop, which features a panel of judges from various Texas state courts discussing judicial clerkship with their courts. Judges participating in the panel discussion incldue Justice David Medina, Supreme Court of Texas; Judge Barbara Hervey, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Justice Elsa Alcala, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District; and Justice Rick Strange, Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District. RSVP by Thursday, February 24, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/25/10911/

First, second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Spring On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Online bidding takes place January 31-February 7, 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/02/28/9552/