Events Calendar

EJW application packets should be received by the CSO, in electronic form, to Nicole Simmons at nsimmons@law.utexas.edu for review. Comments will be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/06/12233/

Are you interested in possibly pursuing a career in public service? Come learn about both short-term and long-term strategies for obtaining government and public interest jobs during the summer and/or after graduation from career counselors Nicole Simmons (Public Interest) and Denyse Demel (Government). Lunch will be served after the program. RSVP by Tuesday, September 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/07/12399/

Mark Levy, '01 and Gabriel Gervey with the Texas Office of the Attorney General will discuss working for the Antitrust Division and the current internship opportunities available for 2Ls and 3Ls. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/07/12551/

Ambassador Ronald K. McMullen, Diplomat in Residence at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, will speak about foreign service career opportunities, including those with the U.S. Department of State. This will be an informal event with a chance for you to ask your own questions on the topic. The State Department offers nearly 900 internships each summer, both in Washington and abroad. To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens and plan to be enrolled in the semester following their internship, i.e., in the Fall 2013 semester. All are welcomed to apply, including speakers of hard languages, veterans, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, women, and individuals who have overcome significant obstacles to get where they are. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, September 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. If you are a 1L or LL.M. student, you may RSVP to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu.

Sign up to meet with the Ambassador McMullen: Students interested in meeting with Ambassador Robert McMullen one-on-one to discuss opportunities at the U.S. Department of State after his presentation can sign up for a 10-minute meeting. Meetings will be held from 12:40-2:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, in the Career Services Interview Suite. Students may sign up on first-come, first-serve basis starting Tuesday, September 6 at 8:00 a.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/08/12391/

The Central Intelligence Agency will be conducting an informational session on Thursday, September 8, and interviewing candidates on Friday, September 9, at the LBJ School. The focus is on postgraduate jobs, but they can provide information on internships.

If you are interested in interviewing with the CIA, please submit your resume, along with a short statement of interest to let recruiters know what areas you are interested in with the CIA, to Denyse Demel no later than Tuesday, August 30, by 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/index.html or see below.

At the CIA, we provide finished intelligence to policymakers for decisions of national importance. Our analysts are skilled subject-matter experts who study and evaluate information from many sources. From this information, they develop useable and meaningful intelligence assessments for the highest levels of government. CIA analysts monitor and assess foreign political developments, leadership, economic issues, military threats and science and technology. Analytic Methodologist; College Students - Analytical; Counterintelligence Threat Analyst; Counterterrorism Analyst; Economic Analyst; Intelligence Collection Analyst; Leadership Analyst; Medical/Health Analyst; Military Analyst Open Source Officer (Foreign Media Analyst); Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program (PRISP); Political Analyst Psychological/Psychiatric Analyst; Science, Technology, and Weapons Analyst; Targeting Analyst; and Technical/Targeting Analyst.

Requirements: 1. All applicants must be US citizens 2. They must be willing to relocate to the Washington DC / Northern VA area 3. Must undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph and medical evaluation 4. For analytical positions they should have at least a 3.0 GPA (higher is preferred)

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/08/12394/

The American Bar Association Section of Taxation is pleased to announce that the application period for its Public Service Fellowship program for 2012-14 is now open. Come learn more about the fellowship application process. Lunch will be served and is sponsored by the ABA Section on Taxation.

Applications must be received by November 1, 2011 to be considered. Applicants selected for interviews will be invited to attend the Section’s meeting in on February 16-18, 2012, and asked to participate in interviews on February 18, 2012. The Section will award up to two Fellowships for 2011-13 to recent law school graduates or judicial clerks. Both LLM and JD candidates are eligible to apply. The proposed employment must involve taxation or administration of tax law and must be with a public-interest, non-profit section 501(c)(3) organization (the “Sponsoring Organization”). Each Fellow is expected to serve a two-year term with the Sponsoring Organization. RSVP by Monday, September 12, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/13/12387/

The UT Law Career Services Office, William Wayne Justice Center, and Rapoport Center invite you to attend the Sixth Annual Public Service Fall Party. We hope you will come out and share your summer experiences with faculty, staff and other UT Law students. Refreshments will be served.

If you can come share your experiences with other students, we ask you to RSVP to the CSO by Friday, September 2, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. The CSO will then be in touch with you with further details about your role.

If you plan to attend, but are not interested in having a formal role, please RSVP on UT Law Symplicity between September 3-9. Look for announcements closer to the party date on Law Mail and the UT Law Public Service Listserv.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/13/12383/

Fellowship application and supporting documents are due by 4 p.m. (Central Time) on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, to the EJW.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/14/12232/

The Career Services Office invites UT Law students and faculty to visit with both Dean Sager and employers who will be participating in Public Service Table Talk. Breakfast will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Sheffield Room. Public Service Table Talk will be held in the Susman Godfrey Atrium from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and is open to all UT Law students.

Please join us in welcoming public service organizations to our campus and sharing information on new developments within the UT Law public service community. We also hope to exchange ideas on creating more opportunities for students to serve the public.

Students should RSVP by Tuesday, September 13, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab. Faculty and visiting employers should RSVP by Tuesday, September 13, 2011 to Sandra Valencia at svalencia@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/15/12385/

Representatives from dozens of public interest organizations as well as federal and state government agencies will be on hand to answer questions about what they do and how you can assist them. Find out about volunteer opportunities, summer internships and paid positions with a variety of nonprofits, legal services providers and government agencies. All UT Law students are encouraged to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/15/12386/

The Presidential Management Fellowship Program is the premier federal fellowship program for graduate students who will be finishing their degrees by August 2012. The purpose of the Presidential Management Fellowship Program is to attract to the federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. Presented by the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/15/12393/

Learn strategies to manage your educational debt, including the UT Law and federal loan repayment and forgiveness programs for lawyers pursuing jobs in the government and public interest sectors. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law. Lunch will be served after the program. Please RSVP by Monday, September 19, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/20/12388/

Application packets should be received by the CSO, in electronic form to Nicole Simmons at nsimmons@law.utexas.edu, by noon on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Comments will be returned no later than 5pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/21/12235/

Beyond Any Bar, the law student association for students considering a nontraditional careers, is hosting a speaker panel to discuss their path to a successful nontraditional career. If you are thinking that a law firm might not be the best place for you, come hear why you are right! The four panelists are representative of many of our alumni that have used their legal education to succeed in other careers.

Joining us on at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday September 22, 2011 will be:

Dan Graham (JD ’05) the CEO and co-founder of BuildASign.com. Dan co-founded BuildASign.com in his 3L year, in 2005. Since then the company has become a $30+ million company, with over 160 employees.

Kathy Richardson (JD ‘95) a Principal at HR Legal Search. She is an attorney search consultant. She places partners and associates at law firms as well as attorneys at various levels within in-house legal departments, including general counsel.

Neal Cukerbaum (JD ’77) the President of Sandler Southwest Corporation. Neal is a real estate developer, and he has been responsible for the development of more than 100 commercial real estate properties.

Robert Mayfield (JD ’72) the President of R.U.M. Enterprises. Robert founded his company and has grown it to 98 employees and six area locations.

Lunch will be served and is co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 21 on UT Law Symplicity

For any questions, please contact Luis Rincon at luisfrincon@gmail.com

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/22/12609/

Learn how to develop a resume and cover letter for the U.S. legal market. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, September 21, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/22/12401/

Learn how to conduct a U.S. and international job search. We’ll also be discussing the International Student Interview Program at New York University and the West Coast International LL.M. Job Fairs. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, September 22, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/23/12400/

Once again, Dean Sager has generously agreed to sponsor airfare for several current students to attend the Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair. To apply for a sponsorship, please submit your resume, unofficial law transcript, and a brief essay (no more than two pages) describing why you would like to attend the Fair and why you need sponsorship. If you have applied for interviews, please mention this as well. Submit your application materials to Nicole Simmons at nsimmons@law.utexas.edu or you may drop off in the CSO (TNH 3.130) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/23/12612/

For the Presidential Management Fellowship Class of 2012, students who complete a graduate degree (master's, law, or doctoral-level degree) during the 2011-12 academic year (September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012) from a qualifying college or university are eligible for consideration. Be sure to read the PMF website timelines and site in full, as there are many details you'll need to keep in mind. The online application is open from September 15-25, 2011.

PMF finalists are selected through the following selection process: 1) online application for the PMF program; 2) nomination by their school; 3) online assessment that measures leadership skills and judgment; and 4) if chosen as a semi-finalist, completing an in-person interview that measures leadership skills and judgment.

In order to be considered for nomination by the Law School, you must submit hard copies of your resume, unofficial transcript, a brief statement addressing your interest in federal government service, and the nomination form, to Denyse Demel in the CSO (TNH 3.130) or at ddemel@law.utexas.edu by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2011. Materials received after the deadline will not be considered for nomination.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/09/26/12614/