Events Calendar

Please RSVP by Monday, February 3, on TEX.

The State Bar of Texas Tax Section will present a panel discussion about various career opportunities within the area of tax law. Abbey Garber from Holland & Knight will moderate the discussion. Lunch will be served.

Panelists include: Ayssa Palacios, IRS Office of Chief Counsel; David Sohn, IRS Office of Chief Counsel; Harriet Wessel, Norton Rose Fulbright.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/04/80097/

Hosted annually by Texas Law, the Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service interview program for law students in Texas.

During both days of PSCF, both public interest and government employers will conduct interviews for paid and unpaid summer and postgraduate positions. 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from all Texas law schools who are eligible to participate in this program.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/06/78436/

Join us for a presentation by Zachary Smith from AccessLex on financial planning for your public service career. Topics include legal salaries, taxes, benefits, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness, followed by a Q&A. AccessLex is a partner of the participating law schools of the Public Service Career Fair and offers a wealth of free information and one-on-one counseling. This event is co-sponsored by the William Wayne Justice Center and The University of Texas School of Law Financial Aid Office.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/06/81142/

Hosted annually by Texas Law, the Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service interview program for law students in Texas.

During both days of PSCF, both public interest and government employers will conduct interviews for paid and unpaid summer and postgraduate positions. 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from all Texas law schools who are eligible to participate in this program.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/07/78435/

Representatives from dozens of public interest organizations and government agencies will be on hand to answer questions about what they do. Find out about volunteer opportunities, summer internships, and paid positions with a variety of nonprofits, legal services providers, and government agencies. All Texas Law students are encouraged to attend.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/07/78433/

Public service employers and public service students are invited to take part in a happy hour as part of this year's Public Service Career Fair which will provide an opportunity for employers and students to mingle in a casual setting.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/07/78434/

Please RSVP by Monday, February 10, on TEX. Zoom link will then be sent before the event.

Virtual information session with an attorney at the Central Intelligence Agency. Panelist will share information about his work and career path, and summer and post-grad opportunities.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/11/81275/

Stop by to meet recruiters from McKool Smith to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/12/81379/

Please RSVP by Monday, February 17, on TEX. Pizza will be served.

Learn more about opportunities at small and midsized firms for the summer and for postgrad positions. The CSO will provide tips and information on identifying small and midsized firms, how and when to reach out, and how to apply.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/18/80615/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Baker Law to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/19/80336/

Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 18, on TEX.

Through this nuts-and-bolts presentation, you will learn the mechanics of billable hours, rate structures, write-offs, realization, and law firm capitalization. You should come away with an understanding of how a law firm operates as a business and the implications of that business model for attorneys of the firm. This candid and informative discussion is important for law students planning to work in a private law firm to understand the business of law. The program is open to all class years. Lunch will be served.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/20/79338/

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from King & Spalding to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/25/81256/

Please RSVP by Monday, February 24, on TEX. Pizza will be served.

1Ls: Learn about the recruitment and application process for 2L summer opportunities at large law firms (aka BigLaw) in markets outside of Texas including New York, Washington DC, and Northern and Southern California. The CSO will provide an overview of the application process and share strategies for summer 2026 applications. Then hear from 2Ls and 3Ls who have successfully navigated these markets and their advice for obtaining summer positions.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/25/80616/

Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 25, on TEX. Lunch will be provided.

Join practicing attorneys from the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law section of the State Bar to learn about practicing real estate and probate law.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/26/81138/