It’s “Career Exploration Week” at the law school. If you’re a MBA, you might think that sounds a bit strange. Because, let’s face it, every week is a career exploration week at McCombs. The emphasis isn’t as strong over at the law school, so this is a special series of events and a great resource for 1Ls.
Here is what Career Exploration Week entails (this is straight from the CSO e-mail):
KICK-OFF PARTY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 from 4:30-6 p.m.
Join the CSO for Amy’s Ice Cream and get the scoop on a variety of legal specialties! The CSO will be presenting panels on administrative, bankruptcy, criminal, employment, energy, family, and immigration law practices throughout the week. We invite you to come and meet our career counselors to learn more about each of these legal practices we’ll be exploring in depth. Please RSVP by Friday, October 2, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.EMPLOYMENT LAW
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
The current economic climate has resulted in increased demand for employment lawyers. Come learn about employment law from the private, public interest, and government sector perspectives. Panelists include: Phil Durst, ’82, Partner, Deats, Durst, Owen & Levy, P.L.L.C.; Bill Beardall, Executive Director, Equal Justice Center and Director of the Transnational Workers Rights Clinic; and Henry de la Garza, Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Director of Human Resources, and Ethics Advisor, Office of the Attorney General. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Friday, October 2, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.FAMILY LAW
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Discover what it takes to practice family law, dealing with divorces, mediations, child custody and support disputes, adoptions and more. Learn where family law attorneys practice and how they spend their time. Panelists include Craig Lusk, Lusk & Evans; Jacquelyn Davis ‘06, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid; and Rolando Ramirez ‘75, Office of the Attorney General, Child Support Division. Moderated by Lori Duke‘95, UT Law Children’s Rights Clinic. Please RSVP by Monday, October 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.CRIMINAL LAW
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Learn about various careers in criminal law from a private attorney, prosecutor, and public defender perspective. Panelists will discuss their careers and offer advice on how to land a job in criminal law. Panelists include Jon Evans, Lusk & Evans; Kameron Johnson, ’92, Travis County Juvenile Public Defender; and Katie Sweeten, Travis County Assistant District Attorney. Moderated by Robert Kepple, Executive Director, Texas District & County Attorneys Association. Lunch will be served afterwards in the Eidman Foyer. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Are you interested in practicing law in an informal but important environment? Come hear from administrative law attorneys on both sides of the bar. These lawyers specialize in the inner workings of government, and complicated legal issues with proceedings involving rules, regulations, applications, licenses, permits, hearings, and appeals. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 6, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.BANKRUPTCY LAW
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Bankruptcy is a booming practice area. Come meet Sam Stricklin, Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani (Dallas) and Michael Marcin ‘94, Partner, Cantilo & Bennett (Austin) and learn more about bankruptcy practice and the skills and training that you’ll need to land a job. Breakfast treats and coffee will be served. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.IMMIGRATION LAW
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Immigration lawyers work on a wide range of issues in the public interest, government and private sectors. Learn about immigration law opportunities in these sectors from Thomas Esparza, Jr., Attorney at Law, and Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Equal Justice Works Fellow, American Gateways. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 7, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.ENERGY LAW
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Come learn about energy law, including oil and gas, and renewable sources such as wind power. Panelists include Polly McDonald, Texas Railroad Commission; Shay Kuperman, Vinson & Elkins (Houston); John Hays, Hays & Owens (Austin); Andy Taylor, Bracewell & Giuliani (Austin); Keith Strama, Beatty Bangle Strama (Austin); and Cody Carper, Baker & McKenzie (Houston). Presented by the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law and co-sponsored by the Career Services Office. Please RSVP by Monday, October 5, on UT Law Symplicity by selecting the “Events” tab.
Read the full article: Career Exploration Series at the Law School