Events Calendar

Come learn about Equal Justice Works’ public interest programs and initiatives. Equal Justice Works' Director, Isaac Bowers, will discuss both summer and postgraduate opportunities with Equal Justice Works and options for relieving educational debt after you graduate.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Friday, March 27, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Topics to be discussed include: Equal Justice Works’ postgraduate fellowship programs (AmeriCorps Fellowships and Equal Justice Works fellowships): how they work; why, how and when to apply; what works; and more. The expansion of the SummerCorps program - AmeriCorps JD. Students can work either over the summer or during the semester and earn an educational award while getting valuable public interest experience and do direct legal services. The annual EJW Conference and Career Fair, which provides a great opportunity to network with fellow students and employers from across the country, as well as obtain a job. The new Student Engagement program and how it is connecting public interest law students across the country. The possibility that Congress may cap Public Service Loan Forgiveness and what is being done to oppose it. How you may become a member of the EJW National Advisory Committee.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/30/20045/

Upperclass students will discuss their summer clerkship experiences, answer questions, and give advice on how to succeed. Panelist include Cameron Byrd, 3L, AZA Law (Houston); Shelisa Brock, 3L, Jackson Walker L.L.P. (Dallas); Silvia Piñón, 3L, Jones Day (Dallas); and Stephen Ort, 3L, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP (New York). Moderated by Amanda Moon, 2L and president of the Action Committee for Career Services. Lunch will be sponsored by King and Spalding.

Please RSVP by Monday, March 30, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/31/20279/

The Access to Justice Internship Program is now accepting applications funding internships during summer 2015 for students working in nonprofit civil legal aid organizations. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2015. This year, we have expanded the guidelines to include applications for interns working in both rural AND urban offices.

Information about the program, guidelines and the application can be found on the Texas Access to Justice Commission website.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/03/31/20320/

For 3Ls seeking permanent employment, come learn about Texas Law's three-month postgraduate internship and 12-month postgraduate fellowship programs, the Long Career Launch Program (LCLP) and Texas Law Public Service Fellowship Program (PSFP) respectively. Strategies will be discussed on how to maximize the benefit of these postgraduate programs. You will also obtain practical advice on how to make your job search more efficient and productive. Coffee and pastries will be served.

RSVP by Wednesday, April 1, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/02/19904/

Are you a 1L interested in federal government work? Are you a 2L thinking of applying for Federal Honors Programs? Are you a 3L planning to apply for Federal Honors Programs after your judicial clerkship? Come meet our panel of 3Ls and recent grads who will tell you about their experiences with these prestigious postgraduate programs.

Panelists include Della Sentilles, '12, U.S. Department of Justice Honors Attorney; Kayna Stavast-Piper, former U.S. Department of Justice Honors Attorney and current Assistant Attorney General, Texas Office of the Attorney General; Daniel Bradley, 3L, 2015 Federal Trade Commission Honors Attorney; and CC Huang, 3L, 2015 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Honors Attorney.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, April 1, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/02/19900/

For 3Ls seeking permanent employment, come learn about Texas Law's three-month postgraduate internship and 12-month postgraduate fellowship programs, the Long Career Launch Program (LCLP) and Texas Law Public Service Fellowship Program (PSFP) respectively. Strategies will be discussed on how to maximize the benefit of these postgraduate programs. You will also obtain practical advice on how to make your job search more efficient and productive. Lunch will be served.

RSVP by Wednesday, April 1, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/02/19906/

1L sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, MARCH 10, on Symplicity. Space is limited to the first 75 1Ls! Learn the finer points of business dining and protocol over a three-course seated dinner presented by Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com). Guests will receive a copy of her latest book, 100 Things You Need to Know: Business Etiquette: For Students and New Professionals. The dinner and book giveaway are generously sponsored by Locke Lord LLP, who will be hosting a cocktail reception for registered attendees prior to dinner from 6:15-7:00 p.m. All guests should be seated for dinner by 7:00 p.m. Dress is business casual.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/02/20257/

Please join us to learn more about BCG at our Connection Event. Representatives from The Boston Consulting Group will be on campus to meet with Advanced Degree Candidates (PhDs, JDs, MDs, and Post Docs) to discuss full-time opportunities as well as our summer workshop opportunity called Bridge to BCG. Advanced Degree Candidates who are interested in full-time employment with BCG starting in 2015 or 2016 are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Please register for this event by visiting: https://talent.bcg.com/Events?folderId=10003621&source=Event

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/04/02/20325/