Events Calendar

An introduction to the resources and support available to students wanting to apply to judicial clerkships and detailed instructions on how to begin that process for 2019-term positions. For 2Ls and 3Ls only. Lunch will be provided so RSVP on Symplicity by 9/18.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/09/19/32046/

This program is for all class years: 1Ls trying to figure out what postgraduate public interest fellowships are, 2Ls navigating the summer employer and potential host organization search and 3Ls committed to applying for fellowships post judicial clerkships. Current and former fellows will address how you should be preparing now to position yourself as a viable candidate for these highly competitive fellowships. Panelists include Meredith Parekh ’11, Disability Rights Texas; Karly Jo Dixon ’16, Texas Fair Defense Project; Marissa Latta, 3L; and Mary Crouter, William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law. Moderated by Lawson Konvalinka, Career Services Office.

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

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, September 25, on Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/09/26/32684/

2Ls and 3Ls: The Honors Program at the Office of the Solicitor provides challenging professional opportunities for outstanding law school graduates. Honors Program attorneys work in the Solicitor’s Office either at the department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., or in one of seven regional offices, gaining exposure to a broad range of substantive legal work in one of the government’s preeminent legal offices. Please join us for lunch and for more information on the Honors Program!

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Tuesday, September 26, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/09/27/33444/

Ken Kramer, Water Resources Chair of the Sierra Club - Lone Star Chapter, and Chris Mullins, Legislative and Policy Consultant, will be talking about water issues addressed in the 2017 Texas legislative session. Ken has been involved in water legislation in Texas for over thirty years, and Chris recently began working with Ken during this past session. Ken will cover groundwater issues, and Chris will cover surface water issues. Both will be great professional contacts for anyone who hopes to pursue water law or any type of environmentally positive lobbying.

This is the follow-up to the event hosted last year with Ken Kramer. We hope to see you there! Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Environmental Law Society and Career Services.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/09/27/33544/

1Ls: Learn about the recruitment and application process for summer opportunities at large law firms (aka BigLaw). David Montoya, Assistant Dean for Career Services, will provide an overview of BigLaw, share strategies, and offer advice for obtaining clerkship positions, and Sandra Puga, OCI Coordinator, will give a brief presentation on Symplicity.

Lunch will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, September 27, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2017/09/28/31967/