Events Calendar

District court judges will discuss their courts, how they select clerks, and what their clerks do. Panelists include the Honorable Micaela Alvarez, District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; the Honorable Nancy K. Johnson, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; the Honorable Mark R. Kravitz, District Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut; and the Honorable Royce C. Lamberth, Chief District Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. In addition to the panel, take advantage of a great opportunity to learn how these judges decide cases by attending their small group discussions in the afternoon. All students are invited to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11380/

Specialty court judges will discuss their courts, how they select clerks, and what their clerks do. Panelists include the Honorable Charles E. Erdmann, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; the Honorable Bruce A. Markell, Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada; and the Honorable Timothy C. Stanceu, Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade.In addition to the panel, take advantage of a great opportunity to learn how these judges decide cases by attending their small group discussions in the afternoon. All students are invited to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11381/

Court of Appeals judges will discuss their courts, how they select clerks, and what their clerks do. Panelists include the Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; the Honorable Reena Raggi, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; and the Honorable Richard C. Tallman, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In addition to the panel, take advantage of a great opportunity to learn how these judges decide cases by attending their small group discussions in the afternoon. All students are invited to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11382/

The Honorable Richard C. Tallman, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Honorable Nancy K. Johnson, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, will interview a 3L and current law clerk and then discuss clerkship interviewing techniques to give students a flavor for the clerkship interview process. All students are invited to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11383/

The Judicial Clerkship Advisors encourage 2Ls and 3Ls applying for judicial clerkships this year and 1Ls hoping to apply next summer to attend the Judicial Clerkship Workshop Small Group Discussions with Judges. Each of the participating judges will be leading a small discussion session on some aspect of the decisional process. Please be sure to RSVP for the small group discussions on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab and reviewing the reading materials online. Rooms will be assigned the day before the event and each student who RSVPs will be sent an email with the location for each judge.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11384/

The Judicial Clerkship Advisors encourage 2Ls and 3Ls applying for judicial clerkships this year and 1Ls hoping to apply next summer to attend the Judicial Clerkship Workshop Small Group Discussions with Judges. Each of the participating judges will be leading a small discussion session on some aspect of the decisional process. Please be sure to RSVP for the small group discussions on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab and reviewing the reading materials online. Rooms will be assigned the day before the event and each student who RSVPs will be sent an email with the location for each judge.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/01/11385/

This is the second of two mandatory meetings for 2Ls and 3Ls who will be applying for judicial clerkships. UT Law Judicial Clerkship Advisors will discuss the clerkship application process in detail including summer deadlines and the two online systems students will be using to apply for clerkships.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/05/10275/

Nicole Simmons, Public Interest Career Counselor with the CSO, along with 3Ls who have secured postgraduate fellowships, will discuss some of the more popular project-based fellowships obtained by UT Law graduates. Panelists will discuss the application process and provide strategies for putting together a competitive fellowship application. Lunch will be served.RSVP by Tuesday, April 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/06/10276/

The Action Committee for Career Services will be having their next meeting on Wednesday, April 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the Career Services Office Library (TNH 3.130). We’ll have Tiff’s Treats and soft drinks. If you are interested in becoming involved next year – including assisting with Fall OCI Employer Check-In in August – this is the meeting for you. We will also be discussing the Happy Hour with Small & Midsize Firms and officer positions for the upcoming year. To become a member of the ACCS, please submit your application online.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/06/11421/

The Career Services Office is pleased to announce the 2011 Study Break Public Service Stipend Program. This Program is designed to provide stipends to fund public interest and government internships for a select number of first- and second-year UT Law students. The 2011 CSO Study Break Public Service Stipend is open to current 1Ls and 2Ls (Class of 2013 and 2012, respectively). A student may not receive academic credit and a stipend simultaneously, nor can a student receive a fellowship from an alternate source and this program for the same position. (This limitation does not preclude a fellow from receiving a living expense stipend or a stipend of scholarship for educational expenses.) Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/06/11389/

(Formerly "Preparing for Postgraduate Employment"). For 3Ls still seeking permanent employment, come learn about UT Law’s Long Career Launch Program. Strategies will be discussed on how to maximize the benefit of LCLP and similar postgraduate programs. You will also obtain practical advice on how to make your job search more efficient and productive. You may attend either the Thursday or Friday session. RSVP by Wednesday, April 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/07/10277/

Students looking beyond large firms will find this reception a great opportunity to meet with attorneys from small and midsized firms as well as solo practitioners in a casual setting. This is a great way to expand your network, so don’t miss out! Dress is business casual. Additionally, the CSO is providing a student resume directory to practitioners attending the reception. Note that the resume directory is for future job opportunities and is not created for any specific current job posting. Employers may contact students in the future for part-time, full-time and contract positions. Information about how to submit your resume will be made available in March. RSVP by Wednesday, April 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/07/10279/

(Formerly "Preparing for Postgraduate Employment"). For 3Ls still seeking permanent employment, come learn about UT Law’s Long Career Launch Program. Strategies will be discussed on how to maximize the benefit of LCLP and similar postgraduate programs. You will also obtain practical advice on how to make your job search more efficient and productive. You may attend either the Thursday or Friday session. RSVP by Thursday, April 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/08/10278/

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask successful judicial clerkship candidates everything you’d like to know about the clerkship application process. This meeting is for 2Ls and 3Ls only. No faculty or CSO staff members will be present. Pizza will be served. RSVP by Monday, April 11, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/12/10647/

Whether you’re working at a small or large firm, learn the tips and tools you’ll need to succeed as a summer associate. Panelists include Jennifer Poppe '98, Hiring Partner (Austin) and Gretchen Rollins, Global Hiring Manager, Entry Level (Dallas), Vinson & Elkins; and Andrew Sherwood '01, Hiring Partner, and Anna Friesenhahn, Attorney Recruiting Manager, Cox Smith (San Antonio). Lunch will be served afterwards. RSVP by Tuesday, April 12, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/13/10362/

Come learn more about the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program, which provides summer internship opportunities for minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged students pursuing environmental, engineering, science-related, and public administration careers. The purpose of the internship program is to expose undergraduate and graduate students to environmental issues and provide them with opportunities to gain professional experience. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, April 13, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/14/11376/

Please join us for the last meeting of the year to discuss the formation of the student group, Beyond the Bar, and the direction it will take in the fall. Beyond the Bar leaders for the 2011-12 academic year will be announced. Afterwards, join other business-minded UT Law students and alumni (nonpracticing and/or JDs with a McCombs degree) for a cash bar and old-school social networking. RSVP by noon on Friday, April 15, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/15/11561/

The Law Student Division of the State Bar of Texas will be discussing Legal Aid opportunities including practicing as a Legal Aid attorney; internships through the Texas Access to Justice Commission and the State Bar of Texas; and Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP). Presenters include Benet Magnuson, Texas Access to Justice Commission; Jason Cordova, 3L; and others. Lunch will be served. RSVP no later than Friday, April 15, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/18/11552/

Whether you’re working in a government agency or public interest organization, learn the tips and tools you’ll need to succeed in your summer internship. Panelists include Henry De La Garza, Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Director & Ethics Advisor, Human Resources Division, Office of the Attorney General of Texas; Steve Elliot, Executive Director of Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas; Jeana Lungwitz, Director, Domestic Violence Clinic, The University of Texas School of Law; and Tina Fernandez, Director of Pro Bono Programs, The University of Texas School of Law. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, April 18, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/19/10363/

Need to take a break from studying for exams? Stop by the Atrium, visit with the CSO staff, have a snack, and find out about summer and fall interviewing opportunities.

As part of Study Break, the Career Services Office is pleased to announce the 2011 Study Break Public Service Stipend Program. This Program is designed to provide stipends to fund public interest and government internships for a select number of first- and second-year UT Law students. This Program will be funded by donations from sponsors of the 2011 Study Break, a market-conscious modification to this successful annual event.

All law students will have the opportunity to take a break from studying and enjoy snacks and promotional materials, and students who are selected to participate in the Study Break Public Service Stipend Program will receive a stipend to support at least 8 to 10 weeks of work in unpaid legal internships with a government agency or a 501(c)(3) public interest organization. Internships with judicial courts are not eligible.

Students who are interested in participating in the Program must secure an internship with an eligible organization, designate a supervising attorney at that organization, and apply for a place in the Program. Both the value and number of stipends awarded depends on the availability of funding; selection into the Program is expected to be competitive. More information will be available in late March/early April.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/04/20/10587/