Events Calendar

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/

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/2011/03/01/9553/

Space is limited to the first 35 students who sign up IN PERSON in the CSO (TNH 3.130) at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2 for our Speed Networking workshop, which will be held Tuesday, March 8 from 5-6:30 p.m. at George's Cafe. You must be able to attend the entire event from 5-6:30 p.m. Students who sign up in advance will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with legal professionals from a variety of practice areas, as well as fellow students, during several short (8-10 minutes) speed networking rounds. Following the program, there will be a reception from 6:30-7:00 p.m. that is open to all UT Law students. Sponsored by Alston + Bird LLP. RSVP to the reception portion of the event by Monday, March 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/02/10672/

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/2011/03/02/9554/

Come learn about Equal Justice Works’ public interest programs and initiatives. Equal Justice Works’ senior program manager Charlene Gomes will discuss both summer and postgraduate opportunities with Equal Justice Works and options for relieving educational debt after you graduate.

The Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Program provides financial support for law students who dedicate their summer to providing critically needed legal assistance in low-income and underserved communities. Summer Corps members are awarded a $1,132 Americorps Education voucher for their service.

The Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellows Program places fellows in one- or two-year fellowships at host organizations around the country. Fellows play a critical role in securing affordable housing, lost wages, orders of protection, health care, public benefits and education for low-income and underserved communities.

The Equal Justice Works Postgraduate Fellowship Program provides financial and technical support to lawyers working on innovative and effective legal projects. The two-year fellowships offer salary and generous loan repayment assistance.

The Public Defender Corps is an Equal justice Works and Southern Public Defender Training Center program that provides three-year fellowships aimed at addressing the ongoing national crisis of providing quality representation to accused persons who cannot afford counsel.

Lunch will be provided. RSVP by Tuesday, March 1, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/03/02/10904/

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/2011/03/03/9555/

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/2011/03/04/9556/