Events Calendar

Learn about some of the more popular project-based fellowships obtained by Texas Law graduates. You’ll learn about the application process and strategies for putting together a competitive fellowship application. Panelists include Anya Morgan, 3L and 2017 Julius Glickman Fellow in Public Interest Law with the Northwest Justice Project; Briana Perez, 3L and 2017 Rollie White Trust Fellow in Public Interest Law with the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF); Cristian Sanchez, 3L and 2017 Equal Justice Works Fellow with RAICES; and Meredith Parekh ’11, Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Texas and former Skadden Foundation Fellow. Moderated by Nicole Simmons, Director of Public Service Programs, Career Services Office. The Soros Justice Fellowship will also be discussed.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, April 10, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/11/27004/

Learn how to succeed in on-campus interviews in the fall. We will discuss how to prepare effective application materials; how to sell yourself in a 20-minute interview; why networking is important and how to do it; professional etiquette tips for receptions, meals, and correspondence; and how to respond to offers. Panelists include Joey Alcorta, '00, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Austin, TX); Marlen Whitley, '01, Partner, Reed Smith (Austin, TX); Hayden Schottlaender, ’15, Associate, Perkins Coie LLP (Dallas, TX);' and Lauren York, ’15, Associate, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Dallas, TX).

Lunch served. RSVP by Monday, April 10, on Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/11/27924/

Need to take a break from studying for exams? Stop by the Atrium, visit with the CSO staff, and grab a snack and some swag for studying. Breakfast food will be served in the morning at 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be served in the afternoon at 11:45 a.m. All Texas Law students are invited!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/13/27925/

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

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 Texas Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) in greater depth in a small group setting.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/13/26990/

Ms. Lisa Kubiske, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Finance and Development, will be coming to Texas Law to speak about the Economic Bureau’s work fighting corruption and encouraging governments to be open and transparent. In addition, she will discuss how the State Department works with various international financial institutions to promote economic growth and development.

Ms. Kubiske is a US diplomat with experience in Latin America, China/Hong Kong, and Washington D.C. She has also served as the US Ambassador to Honduras, Deputy Chief of Mission in Brazil, and Deputy Chief of Mission in the Dominican Republic.

Her experience includes serving as the Western Hemisphere Economics Director at the State Department; Officer in the State Department's Operations Center and Secretariat Staff; Investment Director and Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative's Office (USTR); chief of the Economic-Political Section at the United States Consulate General in Hong Kong; and additional work in Shanghai, China and in Mexico, DF, Mexico.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/19/30544/

Ms. Lisa Kubiske, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Finance and Development, will be coming to UT Law to speak about the Economic Bureau’s work fighting corruption and encouraging governments to be open and transparent. In addition, she will discuss how the State Department works with various international financial institutions to promote economic growth and development.

Ms. Kubiske is a US diplomat with experience in Latin America, China/Hong Kong, and Washington D.C. She has also served as the US Ambassador to Honduras, Deputy Chief of Mission in Brazil, and Deputy Chief of Mission in the Dominican Republic.

Her experience includes serving as the Western Hemisphere Economics Director at the State Department; Officer in the State Department's Operations Center and Secretariat Staff; Investment Director and Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative's Office (USTR); chief of the Economic-Political Section at the United States Consulate General in Hong Kong; and additional work in Shanghai, China and in Mexico, DF, Mexico.

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Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/19/30564/

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

RSVP by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19. 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 federal Honors Attorneys who will tell you about their experiences with these prestigious postgraduate programs.

Panelists TBD. Lunch will be served.

RSVP by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 on Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/04/20/28265/