Events Calendar

Please join Steven Schulman, Akin Gump Pro Bono Partner, to learn about pro bono at large law firms and Akin Gump’s 2017 Pro Bono Scholars Program; see https://www.akingump.com/en/careers/students/pro-bono/pro-bono-scholars-program-overview.html.

Afterwards, Mr. Schulman will be conducting 15-minute, one-on-one Q&A sessions with students in the Career Services Interview Suite from 1:30-4:00 p.m. To sign up for a slot, please email houstonrecruiting@akingump.com no later than noon on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

The Akin Gump Summer Pro Bono Scholars Program provides top first-year law students interested in law firm practice the opportunity to develop an early expertise in public interest law. The skills acquired during this program build a foundation for pro bono work and billable practice that will serve participants throughout their careers. The program spans two summers, with the Pro Bono Scholars working both at the firm and at a public interest organization during the first summer as rising 2Ls. The next summer as a rising 3L, the Pro Bono Scholars join the firm as participants in the firm’s general summer associate program. In 2017, the Pro Bono Scholars Program will be offered in our Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C. offices. For more information, including how to apply, please visit https://www.akingump.com/en/careers/students/pro-bono/pro-bono-scholars-program-overview.html.

RSVP by TUESDAY, January 17, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/18/27684/

The Sixth Annual Texas Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared For Practice is taught by industry experts and practicing attorneys, covering facets of new attorney professionalism most sought after by legal employers. It is promoted widely to employers, many of whom contributed to the content of the program.

Online registration is now open through 5 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017.

Whether you’re a 1L preparing for your first summer clerkship or the fall recruiting season, a 2L working to turn your summer clerkship or fellowship into an offer, or a graduating 3L getting a head start on your legal career, the Texas Law Professional Development Institute (PDI) will help you be a more competitive candidate and a better lawyer.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/19/24426/

In a small group setting, students, alumni and clinical faculty will share tips and strategies for exploring public sector law practice through clinics, internships, pro bono and networking.

In a small group setting, students, alumni and clinical faculty will share tips and strategies for exploring public sector law practice through clinics, internships, pro bono, and networking. Small groups include: Civil Rights, facilitated by Ranjana Natarajan, Clinical Professor and Director, Texas Law Civil Rights Clinic; and Kali Cohn, ‘14, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union of Texas Criminal Defense, facilitated by Ashley Steele, ‘14, Post-Conviction Attorney, Office of Capital & Forensic Writs Criminal Prosecution, facilitated by Jeremy Sylestine, Adjunct Professor, Texas Law Prosecution Internship Environmental Law, facilitated by Kelly Haragan, '95, Clinical Professor and Director, Texas Law Environmental Law Clinic; Colleen Lenahan, ‘13, Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Office of Legal Services; and Erin Gaines, ‘13, Attorney, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Human Rights, facilitated by Ariel Dulitzky, Clinical Professor and Director, Texas Law Human Rights Clinic Immigration Law, facilitated by Elissa Steglich, '00, Clinical Professor, Texas Law Immigration Clinic; and Whitney Drake, ’14, Staff Attorney, American Gateways

Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/20/27024/

Gardere invites all 1L students to join them for a lunch treat in the Law School Atrium. Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Please be sure to stop by on your way to class.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/24/26367/

Hosted annually by the Texas Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 26-27, 2017, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite. On Thursday, January 26, certain employers will also host informational tables in the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/26529/

During the first day of Public Service Career Fair (PSCF), representatives from public interest organizations, as well as federal, state and local government agencies will host informational tables, which provide an excellent opportunity for students to network and find out about current volunteer opportunities, summer internships and postgraduate positions. All Texas Law students are encouraged to stop by. Please be sure to bring a copy of your resume for employers participating in Table Talk as they may request a copy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/26531/

The Sixth Annual Texas Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared For Practice is taught by industry experts and practicing attorneys, covering facets of new attorney professionalism most sought after by legal employers. It is promoted widely to employers, many of whom contributed to the content of the program.

Online registration is now open through 5 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017.

Whether you’re a 1L preparing for your first summer clerkship or the fall recruiting season, a 2L working to turn your summer clerkship or fellowship into an offer, or a graduating 3L getting a head start on your legal career, the Texas Law Professional Development Institute (PDI) will help you be a more competitive candidate and a better lawyer.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/26/24524/

Hosted annually by the Texas Law Career Services Office, Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service job fair for law students in Texas. During both days of PSCF, which will be held January 26-27, 2017, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/27/26530/

On Friday, January 27, Heather Jarvis will be speaking about "Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps" during lunch from 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. as part of the Public Service Career Fair. Many government and nonprofit professionals stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act and related regulations, but the program requirements can be confusing. Heather knows how to break it down step-by-step so it makes sense once and for all. She'll also be discussing the federal income-driven repayment plans.

Lunch will be served. RSVP online.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/27/26532/

Andrews Kurth invites all 1L students to join them for breakfast tacos and coffee in the Law School Atrium. Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm on Monday, January 30, 2017. Please be sure to stop by on your way to class.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/30/27826/

Instructions and tips on how to be a successful interviewer for judicial clerkship positions. 2Ls and 3Ls welcome. Lunch will be provided, RSVP on Symplicity by Friday, 1/27.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/31/26265/

****The location for this event has changed from Jeffers to TNH 2.138******

Bruce Broillet, ’74, a partner in Greene Broillet & Wheeler, L.L.P. (Santa Monica, CA) and former president of the Texas Law Alumni Association, will discuss his career path and offer practical advice for students interested in the types of litigation not practiced in large firms. Mr. Broillet is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs in complex business, products liability, personal injury, and wrongful death litigation. He successfully represented Erin Andrews in her case against Nashville Marriott, winning a verdict of $55 million.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by MONDAY, January 30, on Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Presented by The Review of Litigation and co-sponsored by the Career Services Office.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/01/31/27945/