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  1. 11:45am 2018-01-18T13:00-06:00
    Professional Development Institute

    The 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.

    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), which is presented each Spring, will help you be a more competitive candidate and a better lawyer.

    Online registration will open at noon on January 4, and close at 5 p.m. on January 12, 2018 and will be awarded on a first-come basis. Please note that 2Ls and 3Ls who attended last year may sign up for this year’s Institute.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/01/18/34907/

January 19
  1. 11:45am 2018-01-19T13:00-06:00
    How to Rock Your Legal Interviews

    Join us for this interactive program designed to prepare you to ace every interview. You will identify your unique professional strengths and practice putting those strengths in the most favorable light to ensure your best chance at getting a job offer. You will leave the program with confidence in your ability to both prepare for and rock every interview whether it’s in the private or public sector.

    Led by Sarah D. Carlson, a Wall Street attorney and international volunteer turned career coach and professor. Specializing in the Art of Professional Narrative and Self-Advocacy, Sarah mentors and coaches hundreds of law students and lawyers throughout the country on all aspects of their careers.

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

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/01/19/35064/

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  1. 4:00pm 2018-01-22T17:00-06:00
    Akin Gump Pro Bono Scholar Info Session

    Please join David Botter, Firmwide Hiring Partner, and Lauren Connell, Pro Bono Counsel, to learn about pro bono at large law firms and Akin Gump’s 2018 Pro Bono Scholars Program. 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 2018, the Pro Bono Scholars Program will be offered in their Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C. offices. Applications available January 2-February 16, 2018.

    RSVP by Friday, January 19, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/01/22/35429/

January 23
  1. 11:30am 2018-01-23T13:00-06:00
    Public Service Resume Workshop

    Come learn about best practices in cover letter and resume preparation for Government and Public Interest employers. Even if you have already submitted your materials to employers for the Public Service Career Fair, you can bring an updated resume to your interviews.

    Food will be served. RSVP by Monday, January 22, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/01/23/35324/

  2. 11:45am 2018-01-23T13:00-06:00
    Judicial Clrkshps: Successful Interviewi

    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 Monday, 1/22.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/01/23/35804/

January 24
  1. 8:30am 2018-01-24T10:30-06:00
    Andrews Kurth LLP 1L Meet & Greet

    Andrews Kurth LLP invites all 1L students to join them for breakfast in the Law School Atrium. Attorney and recruiting personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about the firm on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Please be sure to stop by on your way to class.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/01/24/36112/

January 25
  1. 11:45am 2018-01-25T13:00-06:00
    Professional Development Institute

    The 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.

    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), which is presented each Spring, will help you be a more competitive candidate and a better lawyer.

    Online registration will open at noon on January 4, and close at 5 p.m. on January 12, 2018 and will be awarded on a first-come basis. Please note that 2Ls and 3Ls who attended last year may sign up for this year’s Institute.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/01/25/35004/

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  1. 11:45am 2018-01-30T12:45-06:00
    Texas Legal Services Center Info Session

    Learn about summer and term-time intern opportunities at the Texas Legal Services Center. The Center provides free attorney representation and legal advice to low-income Texans, as well as assistance and training to poverty law advocates and their clients in the areas of litigation support, education, and communication. Additionally, learn about their online project, TexasLawHelp, which is a website dedicated to providing free and reliable legal information.

    Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, January 29, on Symplicity by selecting the "Events" tab.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/01/30/35504/

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  1. All day
    Public Service Career Fair (Day I)

    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 February 1-2, 2018, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite and around the rest of the law school. On Thursday, February 1, certain employers will also host informational tables in the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/01/31644/

  2. 11:00am 2018-02-01T13:00-06:00
    Public Service Career Fair Table Talk

    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/2018/02/01/31646/

  3. 11:45am 2018-02-01T13:00-06:00
    Professional Development Institute

    The 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.

    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), which is presented each Spring, will help you be a more competitive candidate and a better lawyer.

    Online registration will open at noon on January 4, and close at 5 p.m. on January 12, 2018 and will be awarded on a first-come basis. Please note that 2Ls and 3Ls who attended last year may sign up for this year’s Institute.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/01/35005/

February 2
  1. 9:00am 2018-02-02T17:30-06:00
    Public Service Career Fair (Day II)

    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 February 1-2, 2018, public interest and government employers will conduct on-campus interviews for paid and unpaid summer and permanent positions in the Career Services Interview Suite and in various rooms around the law school.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/02/31645/

  2. 12:00pm 2018-02-02T13:15-06:00
    Public Service Loan Forgiveness

    On Friday, February 2, Heather Jarvis will be speaking about "Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps" during lunch from noon-1:15 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. 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 Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan.

    Lunch will be served. RSVP online.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/02/02/31664/

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