University of Texas School of Law - Peregrinus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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J LEFP Lisa Sparks. Director of Career Ser ABOVE: Rabin Sehoher and Scott Lineberry of Baker Bolts conduct a mock interview to hetp students improve their interviewing skilis.The CSO sponsored manj such seminars for students. —photo by Brendan Moloney ABOVE RIGHT: Yvonne Eckert-Olivere, firsl- year law student talks w iih a representative t ' rom the ACLU of Texas. The CSO also sponsored the Public Service Career Day where students had informal interviews with employers. — photo by Timothy Trahan RIGHT: Midlaws Henry Cruz and Robert Hough discuss the upcoming presidential elections at the CSO ' s Mentor Reception at the Shoreline Grill. —Photo by Dave Harms Career Services Office t ' aavi Services Office — 9

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Mock Trial National Champions FRONT ROW: Dean William Powers, Zandra Collins, and Mike Golden. BACK ROW: Steve Harris, Jay Ellwanger, Chris Pantier, and Angela Hahn. The University of Texas School of Law mock trial team won first place on November 1 1, 2000, at the National Tournament of Champions, the premier mock trial tournament in the United States. This is the first time in the 12-year history of the tournament that UT Austin has won the championship. ' I his is really the crown jewel as far as titles go, said team member fay Ellwanger. If you couple this win along with the opening of the new (John B.) Connally Center for the Administration of Justice, I think we are arguably the best advocacy program in the country. The students worked for two months with coaches Steve Harris and Angela Hahn preparing for the tournament. One team member, Chris Panatier, also won an individual award as Best Advocate for the final round of competition. Photo Courtesy of Educational Marketing Group i ii;il Chiimpii

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Law School Offers Diverse Clinics Mediation Mental Health Criminal Defense Children ' s Rights Capital Punishment Domestic Violence Immigration Law Juvenile Justice Housing Law The University of Texas School of Law offers 9 different clinics for students to earn valuable hands-on experience in different areas of the law. The following is a short overview of those clinics and what they offer the student. Domestic RIGHT Aubrey c nnatser h - ,s UUU1C3UI. much research t0 do in order „, Violence The clinical component of this course involves student representation of domestic violence victims ' myriad legal problems, including custody, divorce, visitation, housing, consumer, public assistance and procurement of protective orders. The class sessions cover the matters relevant in civil domestic violence cases; from case analysis and handling, to investiga- tion, negotiation, and trial preparation. As a participant in the clinic. Aubrey Connatser says. The Domestic Violence Clinic serves a dual purpose for me. It is a wonderful way to learn how to conduct a famil) law litigation by actually participating in the process, while also heightening my awareness and sensitivity to the often disturbing realities of our clients ' lives. Through her experiences with the Domestic Violence Clinic. Aubrey admits. Suffice it to saj thai I never go home feeling less than blessed. Sfah deputed Ss r edocfti lo I ..v. School ilinics =