Events Calendar

Decline period closes today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Student schedules and interview awards will be released at noon (Central) on Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/09/30/16848/

GIDEON’S ARMY (HBO Documentary Films, 2013 Sundance Films Official Selection) follows the personal stories of Travis Williams, Brandy Alexander and June Hardwick, three young public defenders who are part of a small group of idealistic lawyers in the Deep South challenging the assumptions that drive a criminal justice system strained to the breaking point. Backed by mentor Jonathan “Rap” Rapping, a charismatic leader who heads the Southern Public Defender Training Center (now known as Gideon’s Promise) they struggle against long hours, low pay and staggering caseloads so common that even the most committed often give up in their first year. Nearly 50 years since the landmark Supreme Court ruling Gideon vs. Wainwright that established the right to counsel, can these courageous lawyers revolutionize the way America thinks about indigent defense and make “justice for all” a reality?

Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Monday, September 30, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab. Sponsored by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law and Career Services Office.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/01/17374/

Mark Levy, '01, will discuss internship opportunities available in the Texas Office of the Attorney General - Antitrust Division, which may qualify for academic credit. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, October 2, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/03/17493/

The second round of student interview awards are released today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/03/16850/

Are you a 2L thinking of applying for a postgraduate public interest fellowship? Are you a 3L thinking about applying for one after your judicial clerkship? A panel of current fellows will address how you should be preparing now to position yourself as a viable candidate for these highly competitive fellowships. Panelists include Lisa Philip ’09, Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Texas (Austin) and former Skadden Foundation Fellow; Kyle Stock ’10, Legislative Fellow with the Center for Reproductive Rights (NYC) and former George M. Fleming Health Law Fellow at the Southwest Women's Law Center (Albuquerque) ; Michael Cowles ‘12, current UT Law Glickman Fellow with the Equal Justice Center (Dallas/Austin); and Stephanie Trinh ‘14, current 3L fellowship applicant. Moderated by Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Services Programs, Career Services Office, and Mary Crouter, Assistant Director of the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, October 2, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/03/16863/

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. If you are interested in participating in either of these job fairs you will need to register early and should make every effort to attend this program. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, October 3, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/04/16920/

Final student decline period closes today at noon (Central) via UT Law Symplicity. Please note that you may be contacted if additional interview slots open after the close of this decline period.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/04/16849/

(Program is at 1:10-2:10 p.m.) Learn about careers in indigent defense from UT Law alumni serving as public defenders. Panelists will discuss their careers and offer advice on how to land a job as a public defender. Panelists include Genesis Draper ’06, Assistant Federal Public Defender, Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Texas (Houston) and formerly the Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Metropolitan Public Defender (Nashville, TN), and Aron Israelite ’09, Trial Attorney, Federal Defenders of San Diego Inc. Moderated by Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Service Programs, Career Services Office.

Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Friday, October 4, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab. Sponsored by the Career Services Office, the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, and the Capital Punishment Center.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/07/17484/

This is the first of a series of meetings for 2Ls and 3Ls who will be applying for 2015-term clerkships. This meeting is geared towards students who will be applying for the most competitive appellate court clerkships, and will focus on preparation for a January/February application period. UT Law Judicial Clerkship Advisors will discuss how to determine what courts you are competitive for, how to select judges, and how and when to apply for clerkships. For more information, visit the judicial clerkship website. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17079/

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. Presented by Mary Crouter, Assistant Director of the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, and Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Service Programs with the Career Services Office. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Monday, October 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/16862/

Sign-up at 9:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 is on a first-come, first-served basis on UT Law Symplicity . Back by popular demand! Participating UT Law J.D. students 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 prior to Cocktails & Conversation. We request that students commit to attend the entire speed networking portion of the event. Please arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. Free parking available in the Museum Garage.

Then afterwards, join us for our 16th Annual Cocktails & Conversation. Your RSVP for Speed Networking will also be noted for Cocktails & Conversation. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/08/17176/

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

Representatives from the National Security Agency will provide information on the Agency mission and on the application process for their jobs and internships. Presented by the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/09/17265/

This is a mandatory workshop for 1Ls. If you are unable to attend the workshop scheduled for your section, you may attend another session. Please note that first-year students may receive one-on-one career counseling beginning October 15.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/10/16832/

This is a mandatory workshop for 1Ls. If you are unable to attend the workshop scheduled for your section, you may attend another session. Please note that first-year students may receive one-on-one career counseling beginning October 15.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/10/11/16833/