Events Calendar

Second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Students may apply at any time during the online application period for Fall OCI: Session II, which takes place September 4-14, 2012.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/04/12036/

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. Panelists include Robert Kepple, Executive Director, Texas District & County Attorneys Association; Susannah Volpe, Staff Attorney, Catholic Charities of Central Texas, Immigration Legal Services; and Joanne Heisey, 3L, The University of Texas School of Law. Moderated by Nicole Simmons, Public Interest Career Counselor, and Denyse Demel, Government Career Counselor, of the CSO. RSVP by Friday, August 31, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. If you are a 1L or LL.M., please RSVP to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu with the subject line “RSVP to Intro to PS Law.”

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/04/14474/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The UT Diplomat in Residence, Julie Connor, will provide information on opportunities in the Foreign Service and U.S. State Department. The application process will also be discussed.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/04/14913/

NEW DATE. The Presidential Management Fellowship Program is the premier federal fellowship program for graduate students who will be finishing their degrees by August 2013. 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.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/06/14887/

Learn how to develop a resume and cover letter for the U.S. legal market. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu with the subject line “RSVP to LLM Resume Workshop.”

Program will be from 1:15-2:05 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/10/14927/

Mark Levy, '01, will discuss fall and summer internship opportunities available, which may qualify for academic credit. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Friday, September 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. If you are a 1L, RSVP to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu with the subject line “RSVP to Antitrust Info Session.”

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/10/14979/

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 to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu with the subject line “RSVP to LLM Job Search Workshop.”

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/11/14928/

The UT Law Career Services Office, William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, and Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice invite you to attend the Seventh Annual Public Service Fall Party. We hope you will come out and share your summer experiences with faculty, staff and other UT Law students. Fajitas will be served. RSVP by noon on Tuesday, September 11, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab. If you are a 1L or LL.M., RSVP to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu with the subject line “RSVP to PS Fall Party.”

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/11/14422/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

The mission of the White House Internship Program is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation, and to cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities. All UT Law students are invited to attend this videoconference to learn more about the internships.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/12/14942/

The Career Services Office invites UT Law students and faculty to visit with both Dean Farnsworth 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 11, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab. Faculty and visiting employers should RSVP by Tuesday, September 11, 2012 to James Cardenas at jcardenas@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/13/14421/

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/2012/09/13/14420/

Recruiters from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency will be at the LBJ School on September 13 and 14. On Thursday, September 13, they will conduct an information session on opportunities at the Agency and will discuss the application process. On Friday, September 14, they will schedule advising sessions with individual students. They are recruiting for both full-time jobs and internships.

If you are interested in an advising session 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 at ddemel@law.utexas.edu no later than Thursday, September 6, by 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit the CIA Career website.

RECRUITING AREAS

Analytical: Analysts Work in 13 Areas of Expertise – Jobs and Internships: 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.

Information Management: Jobs and Internships: IMTO's (Information Management Technical Officers) implement federal guidelines, records and knowledge management solutions including taxonomies, metadata management, electronic recordkeeping, and Archives and preservation. The incumbent will be assigned to an Office responsible for a wide variety of tasks including: requirements development and analysis; records management support; file plan development and implementation; automated categorization; and leveraging legacy data.

IRRA's (Information Review and Release Analysts) are responsible for executing the Agency's legal information disclosure obligations under the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, and related laws and Executive Orders while simultaneously protecting national security. These officers review documents to protect CIA while releasing information no longer requiring protection; document review and release decisions to build a corporate body of declassification knowledge; facilitate the sharing of information with the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the U.S. Government, Intelligence partners, the media, and the general public.

Clandestine Service: Six Specialty Areas – Jobs Only: The CIA's Clandestine Service is the front-line source of clandestine information on critical international developments, from terrorism and weapons of mass destruction to military and political issues. The mission often requires clandestine service officers to live and work overseas, making a true commitment to the Agency. This is more than just a job – it's a way of life that challenges the deepest resources of personal intelligence, self-reliance and responsibility. National Clandestine Service Officers are individuals with varied backgrounds and life experiences, professional

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/13/14932/

Second- and third-year students and alumni up to one year after graduation are eligible to participate in Fall On-Campus Interviews per employer requests. Online application period for Session II ends today at noon (Central).

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/14/12037/

The UT Diplomat in Residence, Julie Connor, will provide information on opportunities in the Foreign Service and U.S. State Department. The application process will also be discussed.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/17/15049/

CSO Career Counselor Natalie Aitken will discuss strategies and tips to help international LL.M.s build their professional network. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, September 17, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14929/

In the midst of an economic downturn, thoughtful career planning is a must and more information is helpful in formulating a career plan. This panel will explore the career path and planning process for four successful attorneys. What prepared them for a career practicing intellectual property law? What was the role of networking in leading to their current position? What advice do they have for students and attorneys in building a career? How did they find success and fulfillment in the practice of law? These questions and others will be addressed by Judge Paul Grewal, Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of California; Scott Herbst, partner with Finnegan Henderson; Erin Dunston, partner with Buchanan Ingersoll; and Stephanie Schonewald, associate with Steptoe & Johnson. Presented by the Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) committees for Diversity, and Law Clerks and Students.

Students may attend the webinar in the Jeffers Courtroom or register to watch on https://fedcirbar.webex.com by clicking on the “Register” link next to “Diverse Career Paths”. Registration password is “CareerPaths12”.

RSVP by Monday, September 17, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab. If you are a 1L or LL.M., RSVP to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu with the subject line “RSVP to Diverse Career Paths”.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/15065/

Completed applications are due by 5:00 p.m. (Central) September 18, 2012.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14445/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If in doubt, verify with the web-based events calendar.

p>Equal Justice Works and the Southern Public Defender Training Center (SPDTC) have launched a new initiative to combat the growing problem of public defender offices being underfunded, understaffed and burdened with insurmountable caseloads. Public Defender Corps will provide intensive training and mentoring to new attorneys with the goal of supporting the public defender community and raising the standard of representation across the country.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/18/14449/

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. Refreshments will be served after the program. RSVP by Wednesday, September 19, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab or RSVP to Victor Garcia at vgarcia@law.utexas.edu with the subject line “Debt Management”.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/20/14911/

UT Law Professors Mitch Berman, Willy Forbath, and Jennifer Laurin, and Professor Bradley Areheart, ’05, of the University of Tennessee College of Law, will discuss what it's like being a law professor and how to prepare now to be a competitive candidate. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Friday, September 21, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

The Career Exploration Series offers students an opportunity to learn more about different areas of the law and network with leading practitioners in these areas.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/24/14933/

Education Pioneers is one of a very select few national organizations developing and infusing top leadership talent broadly into the education sector outside of the classroom. With a mission to identify, train, connect, and inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to transforming America’s education system to ensure that all students receive a quality education. Education Pioneers has been building a nationwide network of high-potential professionals and supporting them to launch non-teaching education careers since 2003. Students are encouraged to stop by to learn more about their fellowships. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, September 24, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/25/14935/

Student interview awards are released today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Decline period opens.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2012/09/28/12038/