Edited from Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. If you are about to start your first job in the legal profession, your performance during the next ten weeks may be absolutely critical to your success. Your summer employment experience will help demonstrate that you also possess a variety of non-technical skills—from developing […]
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Networking with alumni is a great strategy for your job search. You share the school experience and that makes a warmer way for you to introduce yourself. If you haven’t reached out to alumni (or classmates) yet, here are several different ways you can use LinkedIn’s alumni resource. First, visit The University of Texas School […]
Edited from Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. The upcoming Thanksgiving and winter breaks provide tons of opportunities for you to reconnect with contacts you’ve made throughout the previous year. Before final exams begin, spend some time thinking strategically about how you can use the next several weeks to build and expand […]
Now in its fourth year, Lawcountability, J.D. is an online professional development tool for Texas Law students. Founded by Ari Kaplan, this platform (and iPhone app) will help you improve your networking skills, assist you with applying key job search strategies, and connect you with prospective employers. Its sister platform, Lawcountability.com, is used by practicing […]
The Action Committee for Career Services is providing students the opportunity to purchase 250 student business cards for $25. Submit your order online and then go to the ordering site to complete you order. You will then immediately see a proof online before finalizing your order. Orders must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, […]
From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. The following activities will help you bring your summer work experience to a successful close: Meet with key players and decision makers Do a quick mental review of the people who you wished to meet during your summer employment. Identify any members of the organization’s […]
As a law student, take advantage to learn about and get involved with various bar associations. The American Bar Association (ABA) offers career-building opportunities, advocates for the profession, and promotes the rule of law worldwide. ABA membership gives law students tools and resources to help them succeed in school and beyond. ABA members get access […]
On Friday, April 21, 2017, the USPTO Texas Regional Office (TXRO) will be hosting a Law School Clinic Open House in Dallas, TX for students and faculty. All Texas Law students are invited to attend. The Honorable Barbara Lynn, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, will be participating […]
The State Bar of Texas International Law Section, along with The University of Texas School of Law and Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, welcome Texas Law students to attend it’s 4th Annual “Nuts & Bolts of International Law” Seminar on Thursday, March 2, from 9:00 a.m.-12:35 p.m. in the Jeffers Courtroom. Texas Law […]
If you are interested in serving the public good through government or public interest work, the CSO has created several new resources to assist you in pursuing a career in public service. To stay informed about upcoming public service programs, as well as job and fellowship announcements, please sign up for the Texas Law Public […]