The annual Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public-sector recruitment program open to participating law schools across Texas.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 (Virtual)
Friday, February 13, 2026 (In-Person)
Participating Texas Law Schools
Our two-day career fair includes an interview component that connects public interest organizations and government agencies with legal talent from various law schools across Texas. This program offers a structured, centralized recruitment opportunity for employers seeking to fill paid and unpaid summer or term-time internships, as well as postgraduate positions.
Employers may recruit 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from participating Texas law schools.
Interview schedules for this program will consist entirely of employer-selected candidates.
| Date | Interview Format |
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| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | All interviews scheduled for February 12 will be conducted virtually via the In-App Video feature of our web-based platform, PSCFTX, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT). |
| Friday, February 13, 2026 | All interviews scheduled for February 13 will be held in-person at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law campus from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (CT). |
February 13
Public Service Table Talks
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (CT)
This in-person table networking event is held during the mandatory break in Friday interviews that are part of PSCF, offering students and recent graduates the opportunity to connect with participating employers in an informal setting.
Representatives from government agencies and public interest organizations may host an informational table to share information about their work and available opportunities.
Employers may participate in Table Talks either in addition to or in lieu of conducting on-campus or virtual interviews.
February 12
Heather Jarvis: Public Service Loan Forgiveness
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (CT)
Virtual
As part of this year’s Public Service Career Fair, join us for this practical and engaging presentation featuring attorney and advocate Heather Jarvis covering Public Service Loan Forgiveness from A to Z. Get all the latest student loan updates and expert tips for navigating the student loan system, followed by a Q&A.
Co-sponsored by the William Wayne Justice Center, the Texas Law Career Services Office, and the Texas Law Financial Aid Office.
Join us as we commemorate the conclusion of the Fair with this informal happy hour. Wrap up and wind down in a casual setting among like-minded individuals committed to public service.
Co-sponsored by the Texas Law Career Services Office and the William Wayne Justice Center.
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Prior to Registering
We strongly encourage you to review the [Key Registration Details] section below ahead of the Employer Registration Period.
By registering for this and any other programs, you affirm that you have read and agree to our recruiting and nondiscrimination policies.
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There is no cost to participate in the Public Service Career Fair.
Online Registration Request Form:
- The form will be available at 12:00 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
- Please submit one form employer-wide. You do not need to complete a form for each attendee.
- You only need to complete this form once if you would like to participate in both the tabling event and the interview component.
- Participation dates will be assigned based on this registration timestamp. Requests are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Public Service Table Talk:
- Space is limited to 30 tables per day; therefore, each organization is limited to 1 table (employer-wide).
Public Service Interviews:
- Interview space is extremely limited; therefore, each organization is limited to 1 interview date and 1 room/schedule (employer-wide).
- Scheduled interviews will be awarded by 100% employer-selection.
- Additional steps are required to finalize your registration for an interview schedule. See further below.
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Date Period Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Employer Registration Period opens at 12:00 p.m. (CT). Friday, November 21, 2025 Employer Registration Period closes at 5:00 p.m. (CT). Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Employer Decision Period opens at 12:00 p.m. (CT) -application materials available. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Employer Decision Period closes at 12:00 p.m. (CT). Thursday, February 5, 2026 Interview schedules available.
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- Step 1 | First, submit your timestamp form via the registration button above.
- You only need to complete this form once if you would like to participate in both the tabling event and the interview component.
- Please submit 1 form employer-wide. You do not need to complete a form for each attendee.
- Step 2 | Create a PSCFTX – Powered by 12Twenty account, if you do not have one already.
- Step 3 | Log into PSCFTX and navigate to the [Request Interview Schedules] section of the homepage. Then, click the blue [+Request] button and designate the [OCI Round] as [Public Service Career Fair 2026]. Fill out the required fields and click [Next].
- Step 4 | Once you have completed step 3, you will be prompted to submit the details of your PSCF job listing, which is required to complete your registration process.
- Step 1 | First, submit your timestamp form via the registration button above.
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- Each organization will be assigned to 1 table (6-ft L x 2.5-ft W) with a tablecloth and 2 chairs.
- Each table can comfortably accommodate 4 attendees; therefore, a maximum of 4-6 representatives is allowed.
- You may bring any marketing and promotional materials that fit on the table, including your own tablecloth.
- You may bring a pop-up banner if it can fit comfortably behind your 6-ft table without encroaching into another employer’s space.
- Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. (CT) in the Main Atrium (TNH 2.100).
- Lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. (CT).
- Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available.
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If you would like to send packages ahead of the event, you may send to our attention at:
Attn: Tim Morales
[Employer & Participation Date]
The University of Texas School of Law
Career Services Office (TNH 3.130)
727 E. Dean Keeton St.
Austin, TX 78705- To ensure your packages are available for the event, please have them delivered to the Law School by Monday, February 9, 2026 at the latest.
- A prefilled and prepaid FedEx or UPS return label is required if you would like us to ship your packages back to you.
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About the 12Twenty In-App Video | Employer Responsibilities
Please ensure that each interviewer, including yourself, reviews the Employer Guide to Interviews using In-App Video, which contains action items for your IT Department and instructions on how to prepare your device.- Video links will be sent directly to designated interviewers 48 hours before the Fair.
- For enhanced use, interviewers may need to log off from their computer’s VPN.
- Note that the interview platform is not optimized for use on a smartphone, so please plan to use your desktop or laptop computer.
- If you need to reassign a new interviewer, you may forward your link for them to attend in your place. The new interviewer may update their name once they access the meeting room. You may not forward links to more than one person as the original links may only be used by one interviewer.
- If you need to reassign more than one new interviewer, please email cso@law.utexas.edu with the names, titles, emails, and times so we can create new links for them.
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- Due to construction on campus, parking is extremely limited. We strongly encourage rideshares or carpools as we cannot guarantee parking availability on campus. The parking garages closest to the Law School are the San Jacinto Garage and Manor Garage. If you plan to use rideshare, the best place to be dropped off is on the southside of the Law School on Trinity St. [See Directions & Parking]
- Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. (CT) on Friday, February 13, 2026, in the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122).
- Light breakfast items and refreshments provided.
- Lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. (CT) in the Susman Godfrey Atrium (TNH 2.100).
- Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available.
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All students and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from participating law schools are encouraged to join us at the 2026 Public Service Career Fair.
Representatives from dozens of public interest organizations and government agencies will be in attendance for the Table Talk networking event to discuss the work they do and answer questions. Find out about volunteer opportunities, summer/term-time internships, and paid positions with a variety of public-sector organizations. Be sure to have copies of your resume on-hand.
In addition to hosting informational tables at Table Talk, various nonprofits, legal services providers, and government agencies will be conducting interviews for internships and post-graduate positions during the dates of the Fair. Scheduled interviews for this program will be awarded by 100% employer-selection.
If you choose to participate in this program, it is important to keep in mind that it is just one avenue for conducting your job search. We encourage you to reach out to your respective Career Services Office to discuss your strategy, access tools for researching employers, view networking/interviewing tips and policies, and schedule a mock interview.
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Date Period Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Application Period opens at 4:00 p.m. (CT) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Application Period closes at 8:00 a.m. (CT) Monday, February 2, 2026 Applicant Decision Period opens at 4:00 p.m. (CT)
View the status of each application, as well as withdraw or swap awarded interviews.Thursday, February 5, 2026 Applicant Decision Period closes at 8:00 a.m. (CT)
Finalized schedules released to employers at 12:00 p.m. (CT).Thursday, February 12, 2026 (Virtual) Interviews conducted virtually from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT) via PSCFTX. Friday, February 13, 2026 (In-Person) On-campus interviews held in-person from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (CT) at The University of Texas School of Law.
Table Talk held in-person from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (CT) at The University of Texas School of Law.
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Although the timing of your submission within the application period does not affect your interview chances, we strongly encourage you not to wait until the last minute. You may submit and revise your materials at any point during the application period; however, please ensure that all submissions and interview availability are finalized before the application deadline.
- First, log into the PSCFTX module.
- Go to the [Jobs & Interviews] tab on the left-navigation bar and click [Search].
- Go to the [Interview] tab on the top, click the [OCI Round] filter, and select [Public Service Career Fair 2026] from the drop-down menu. This will give you a list of employers participating in the program.
- To view more information for an employer, click the job listing.
- To apply to an employer, click the job listing and then the [ Apply ] button to add your documents. You must upload files in PDF format.
- You may edit or withdraw your application by clicking back into the employer’s job listing and selecting the subsequent options.
Important Transcripts Note
Employers understand that you may not have received your grades yet. If you are a 2L or 3L, upload your most current transcript. If you are a 1L and your grades have not been released, you may create a Word document stating this and indicating that you will provide a transcript at the interview or upon request. Convert the document to a PDF and save it as your ‘transcript.’ You may update your applications if grades are released prior to the application deadline.
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- About the 12Twenty In-App Video | Familiarize yourself with the 12Twenty In-App Video Guidelines and prepare your device before the program.
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- Due to construction on campus, parking is extremely limited. We strongly encourage rideshares or carpools as we cannot guarantee parking availability. The parking garages closest to the Law School are the San Jacinto Garage and Manor Garage. If you plan to use rideshare, the best place to be dropped off is on the southside of the Law School on Trinity St. [See Directions & Parking]
- Employer interview room assignments will be available at the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122) front desk the morning of the program.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available.
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You may cancel an interview during the Applicant Decision Period. To cancel an interview after this period has closed, please submit your cancellation online. You must abide by the cancellation policy of your respective school.
Questions? Contact the Texas Law CSO at ps-recruit@law.utexas.edu or 512-232-1150.