Events Calendar

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/

(#CEWnp) Not sure you want to practice law? Learn how you can utilize your JD in various consultation careers. Panelists include Elizabeth P. Lippincott ’94, Vice President at Vianovo, who combines international campaign experience with legal advocacy and analytical skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of issues ranging from international software piracy to economic development; John Langmore ‘89, John Langmore Consulting, who is a transportation and land use consultant as well as Vice Chairman of Capital Metro; Patricia V. Hayes, PVH Consulting Group, LLC, who provides public policy consulting, general management consultations, and more; and Mike Rinehart ‘80, Founder of Your Beyond with more than 12 years of experience as a life coach. Co-sponsored by Beyond Any Bar and moderated by Aaron Borden, '13. Lunch will be served afterwards. Please RSVP by Friday, September 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12661/

Application packets should be received by the CSO, in electronic form to Nicole Simmons at nsimmons@law.utexas.edu, by noon on Monday, October 3, 2011. Comments will be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12237/

(#CEWtrans) Learn about careers in transactional law in both the private and public sectors. Panelists will discuss the various career options in transactional law, the market for transactional lawyers, the skills and training that are important, and how to enter the field. Panelists include Wesley Watts ’08, Associate at Baker Botts, Maria Sanchez, Austin Energy; Doug Booth ’92, The Law Office of Douglas A. Booth, P.C.; and Kim McMath ‘92, formerly Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, Director of Legal Affairs at ST-Ericsson Inc. and Associate General Counsel at STMicroelectronics. Moderated by Professor David Sokolow. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Friday, September 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12662/

Fellowship application and supporting documents are due by mail on Monday, October 3, 2011, to the Skadden Fellowship office.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/03/12234/

(#CEWlit) Learn about careers in litigation, what litigators find rewarding about their jobs, and the skills and experiences that are important for litigators. Panelists include Jody Scheske, Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Mark Levy ‘01, Office of the Attorney General – Antitrust Division; Gregg Cox ‘92, Director, Public Integrity Unit of the Travis County District Attorney; and Trevor Taylor ’98, Law Office of Trevor A. Taylor and Immediate Past President, Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association. Moderated by Tracy McCormack, Director of the Advocacy Program at UT Law.

Lunch will be served afterwards. Please RSVP by Monday, October 3, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/04/12665/

(#CEWre) Come learn more about real estate law from practitioners in the commercial, financial, and residential sectors. Panelists include Jerry Harris ‘69, Partner at Brown McCarroll; Scott Marks ‘94, Director at Coats Rose; Stephen Butler, Shareholder at Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody; Tom Terkel, Founder and Principal at FourT Realty; and Russ Ham, solo practitioner, semi-retired. Moderated by Adrian Dunbar, '12, and Aaron Borden, '13 of the Real Estate Law Students Association. Lunch will be served and is sponsored by Brown McCarroll. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/05/12666/

(#CEWjud) This program is highly recommended for 2Ls and 3Ls who are considering applying for judicial clerkships. Robert Pitman '88, newly appointment U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas and former magistrate judge, and Lisa Hobbs '00, former Supreme Court of Texas General Counsel currently with Vinson & Elkins, will tell you why clerking is a valuable experience and how to prepare now to become a great applicant. Get tips on selecting courts and judges, asking for letters of recommendation, and putting together a good application. Moderated by Judicial Clerkship Faculty Advisor Elana Einhorn. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/12384/

(#CEWlabor)Come learn about building an employment law practice from attorneys who represent employees, employers and government agencies. Panelists include Jason Boulette ’97, and Alice McAfee ’04, Boulette & Golden LLP; Philip Durst ’82, of Deats, Durst, Owen and Levy, PLLC; Allison Bowers ’99, of Hutcheson Bowers, LLP; and David Halpern ‘94, Office of the Attorney General.

Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2011/10/06/12667/