Events Calendar

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Eidman Courtroom and 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Jury Room.

Civil rights attorney Michael Allen will speak from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on "Dismantling Segregation: Increasing Opportunity Through Fair Housing," in the Eidman Courtroom. From 12:45-1:45 p.m., he’ll speak more informally with students in the Jury Room about his life in the law. Attend one or both sessions. Lunch served at 12:45.

Mr. Allen, a partner at Relman, Dane & Colfax, in Washington, D.C., represents individuals and organizations in cases and matters under the Fair Housing Act and related civil rights laws. A significant part of his practice is focused on the obligation to "affirmatively further fair housing," and he has brought successful cases under the False Claims Act and by way of administrative complaints to enforce that obligation. Prior to joining Relman, Dane & Colfax, Mr. Allen was Senior Staff Attorney at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. He previously was an attorney with Legal Services of Northern Virginia, with a focus on representing low-income clients in housing litigation and policy advocacy.

- See more at: http://www.relmanlaw.com/attorneys/mallen.php#sthash.hSQbzss8.dpuf

RSVP by Monday, November 2, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Hosted by Career Services and the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law.

Co-sponsored by the UT Opportunity Forum.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/03/20839/

All Texas Law students are invited to learn more about the internship and postgraduate employment opportunities available at the U.S. Department of Justice from Vijay Shanker, Deputy Chief, Appellate Section, Criminal Division of the US DOJ. Mr. Shanker has briefed and argued almost 50 criminal appeals, including three en bancs, in eleven different federal circuit courts, and he prepares draft briefs for the Solicitor General for filing in the Supreme Court. He joined the U.S. Department of Justice in 2005.

Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Monday, November 2, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/03/21164/

Sometimes law students are told they have two options: a miserable life earning decent money at a law firm, or a rewarding job coupled with a vow of poverty. This isn’t true. Jeff Rowes, a senior attorney with the Institute for Justice will discuss his public interest career path. The Institute for Justice, the nation’s leading libertarian public interest law firm, prides itself on offering the best of both worlds: cutting-edge constitutional litigation, combined with competitive pay. Sound interesting? Learn what steps you can take now to put yourself on a path to litigating the kind of cases you read about in the newspaper and your casebooks. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, November 4, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/05/21082/

Mark Levy, '01 and Kayna Stavast will discuss spring/summer 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, November 4 , on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/05/21454/

Third and final session of the CSO Career Success Series for 1Ls this fall. In this session, learn about professionalism during your job search, how to network over the Winter Break, interview preparation tips, application deadlines for Public Service Career Fair, the December 1 Rule, and more. Breakfast will be served.

RSVP by Friday, November 6, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/09/21038/

Third and final session of the CSO Career Success Series for 1Ls this fall. In this session, learn about professionalism during your job search, how to network over the Winter Break, interview preparation tips, application deadlines for Public Service Career Fair, the December 1 Rule, and more. Breakfast will be served.

RSVP by Friday, November 6, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/09/21037/

Third and final session of the CSO Career Success Series for 1Ls this fall. In this session, learn about professionalism during your job search, how to network over the Winter Break, interview preparation tips, application deadlines for Public Service Career Fair, the December 1 Rule, and more. Breakfast will be served.

RSVP by Friday, November 6 , on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/09/21039/

Third and final session of the CSO Career Success Series for 1Ls this fall. In this session, learn about professionalism during your job search, how to network over the Winter Break, interview preparation tips, application deadlines for Public Service Career Fair, the December 1 Rule, and more. Lunch will be served.

RSVP by Friday, November 6, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/09/21040/

Third and final session of the CSO Career Success Series for 1Ls this fall. In this session, learn about professionalism during your job search, how to network over the Winter Break, interview preparation tips, application deadlines for Public Service Career Fair, the December 1 Rule, and more. Lunch will be served.

RSVP by Friday, November 6, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/09/21041/

Texas Law students will discuss their summer judicial internship experiences and how they secured their positions. Learn what judicial internships are, what courts have them, and how to apply. Panelists include Josiah Clarke, 2L, interned for the Hon. Michael Keasler, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Jessica England, 2L, interned for the Hon. John Devine, Supreme Court of Texas; James Leighton, 2L, interned for the Hon. Susan Braden, U.S. Court of Federal Claims; and Joshua Michaels, 2L, interned for the Hon. Christopher Mott, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas.

Summer judicial internships are open to all students, including 1Ls. There are hundreds of summer judicial internship opportunities available throughout the nation and early December is a good time to begin sending out your applications. Three hours of academic credit may be available through the Judicial Internship Program for summer internships with federal district, federal appellate, and state appellate judges.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 11, on Symplicity by selecting the 'Events' tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/12/21096/

Skadden embraces the idea that inclusion and a wide spectrum of diversity only makes the firm better. Through their Skadden 1L Scholars Program, the firm is seeking to attract the best and the brightest legal talent, including candidates whose life experiences, demonstrated interests and achievements can contribute to the firm’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and excellence.

The Skadden 1L Scholars Program provides an 11-week ultimate summer experience comprised of both law firm and corporate in-house exposure for students with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion. The paid internship consists of seven weeks at Skadden, working on both client and pro bono related matters, followed by four weeks at a firm client.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, November 18 , on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2015/11/19/21456/