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Tuesday, April 2

12:00pm1:00pm
Judicial Internships: Great Jobs for the Fall and Spring

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

This program provides information about judicial internships during school term, in either the fall or spring. Even if you attended the previous panel on summer judicial internships, we encourage you to take advantage of this program to visit directly with judges and judicial staff over lunch about what interns do in their courts and why judicial internships are valuable. RSVP by Monday, April 1, on

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12:00pm1:00pm
3L Job Search, Long Career Launch Program & More

TNH 3.124 (Neathery Classroom)

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 Tuesday or Thursday session. Lunch will be served. RSVP

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/02/15913/

Wednesday, April 3

CANCELED
Public Service Debt Management: Working Session for 3Ls

This workshop is designed for 3Ls entering public interest law, government service, or any other field that qualifies for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Explore federal loan repayment and loan forgiveness programs and the UT Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) in greater depth in a small group setting.RSVP by Tuesday, April 2, on

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/03/15914/

Thursday, April 4

Tuesday, April 9

12:00pm1:30pm
Succeeding In Your Law Firm Clerkship

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

In the first hour, learn the tips and tools you’ll need to succeed as a summer associate at a small or large firm. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Vinson & Elkins.

At 1:00 p.m., Joe Noel, Reference Librarian and Lecturer with the Tarlton Law Library will talk about legal research strategies for summer clerkship assignments. He’ll discuss how to familiarize yourself with your

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/09/15916/

Wednesday, April 10

8:00am9:30am
Breakfast Tacos with Locke Lord LLP

Outside on Trinity Street near CCJ

All 1Ls are invited to join Locke Lord LLP for breakfast tacos from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Look for the Peached Tortilla taco truck located on the south side of the law school on Trinity Street.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/10/16464/

Thursday, April 11

8:00am9:00am
3L Job Search, Long Career Launch Program & More

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

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. RSVP by Wednesday, April 10, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/11/15918/
11:30am
Public Interest Postgraduate Fellowships: Advice from Recent Grads

Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

Mary Crouter, Assistant Director of the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, and Lucy Wood, Skadden Foundation Fellow and Lecturer with the William Wayne Justice Center, along with Amelia Ruiz Fischer, ‘12, Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Texas Civil Rights Project, and Meredith Shytles Parekh, ’11, Skadden Foundation Fellow with Disability Rights Texas, will discuss the fellowship application process and provide strat

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12:00pm1:00pm
So, You Want To Be A Tax Lawyer?

TNH 3.129 (Atlas Seminar Room)

The State Bar of Texas Tax Section will present a discussion about various career opportunities available to attorneys in the area of tax law. Panelists include Patrick O’Daniel ‘92, Partner at Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.; Cindy Grossman ‘04, Partner at Giordani Swanger Ripp & Phillips LLP; Corby Brooks, ’04, Cook Brooks Johnson PLLC; Mandi Matlock ‘00, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid; and Daniel Price ’02, IRS Office of Chief Counsel. M

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/11/16465/
12:00pm1:00pm
Working at the EPA: A Talk with Region 6 General Counsel Suzanne Murray

JON 5.208 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite)

Suzanne Murray, EPA Region 6 General Counsel, will discuss issues the region (Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico) is facing and the role of its attorneys in addressing them. She’ll also discuss opportunities at the EPA. Sponsored by the Center for Global Energy, International Arbitration and Environmental Law and the UT Law Career Services Office. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, April 10, on UT Law Symplicity by sel

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/11/16554/

Tuesday, April 16

10:00am1:30pm
CSO Study Break

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

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.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/16/15792/
12:15pm1:00pm
Fall OCI Application Advice from 2Ls & 3Ls

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

During Study Break, stop by and grab some lunch in the Atrium and then stop by the Auditorium to learn more about preparing for Fall OCI and job fairs this summer. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask upperclassmen everything you’d like to know about the application/bidding process for Fall OCI. Panelists include Katie Ostrander (2L), Emily Stegich (2L), Kevin Vermillion (2L), and Sarah McDermand (3L). Co-sponsored by the Action Committee fo

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/16/16466/

Thursday, April 18

12:00pm1:00pm
Getting the Most Out of Your Summer Nonprofit or Government Position

TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)

Getting the Most Out of Your Summer Nonprofit or Government Position Thursday, April 18, Noon – 1:00pm, TNH 2.138 Lunch will be served.

Working for a nonprofit or government agency this summer? This session will prepare you to thrive and get the most out of your summer work experience. Tina Fernandez, Director of Pro Bono Programs, along with a panel of students familiar with nonprofit and government settings, will discuss how

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/18/16120/

Monday, April 22

3:45pm4:45pm
1Ls: Judicial Clerkship Study Break

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Have you been wondering about judicial clerkships? Believe it or not, decisions you are making now affect your application. The Clerkship Advisors (Prof. Alex Albright, Prof. Elana Einhorn, and Remi Ratliff, Director of Judicial Programs) will discuss what law clerks do; why clerkships help you become a successful lawyer; what judges look for in selecting a law clerk; and what you can do now to become a successful candidate, including which co

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2013/04/22/16617/