UPCOMING EVENTS
OUR MISSION
The School of Civic Leadership, Littlefield Home at the University of Texas at Austin
The Civics Law & Policy Society seeks to foster intellectual inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue. It aims to serve as a preparatory forum and promote the virtues of integrity, justice, and ethical reasoning for individuals pursuing a career in law and policy. The Society prepares its members for meaningful contributions to the field of law through intellectual fellowship, service, and philosophical inquiry.
WHY CHOOSE CIVICS LAW & POLICY SOCIETY
Community Outreach
Service and Inquiry
The Society offers and encourages participation in service-based learning projects. We celebrate all forms of civic engagement and examine how the legal profession can benefit communities. Through service-based learning projects, members will provide for community needs and be introduced to important concepts such as pro bono initiatives.
Graduate School Preparation
Cultivating Skills
The Society provides comprehensive support for its members through interview preparation sessions, LSAT workshops, and resume workshops. These resources are designed to equip Society members with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers. We aim to advance members' confidence and readiness for the professional world.
Texas State Capitol
Research and Publication
Encouraging Scholarly Work
We encourage undergraduate research in jurisprudence and civic engagement. Society members will have the opportunity to submit their work for peer review and publication in a Society-sponsored journal, fostering meaningful contributions to the field of law.
Speaker Series
Meaningful Connections
Members will have the opportunity to attend lectures featuring distinguished legal scholars and some of the nation's leading policymakers. Society members will gain meaningful connections with legal and policy professionals through these experiences. They will also be able to deepen their understanding of jurisprudence and policymaking.
Floor of the Texas House of Respresentatives
Roundtable Discussions
Intellectual Fellowship
The Society hosts engaging small group discussions that foster intellectual fellowship and enhance critical thinking skills. Together, we explore diverse topics, share perspectives, and encourage meaningful dialogue. Whether you're looking to challenge your ideas or simply to connect with like-minded individuals, our discussions provide a space for all.
Debate Forum
Strategic Argumentation
Members will have the opportunity to spectate engaging 1:1 debates, participate in an organized debate team, and enhance their strategic argumentation and public speaking skills. We will debate a wide range of topics from philosophy to public policy and economics.