Public Service Career Fair (PSCF)


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


February 12–13

Public Service Interviews

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT)

Hybrid

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.

DateInterview Format
Thursday, February 12, 2026All 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, 2026All 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)

Texas Law Main Atrium (TNH 2.100)

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.


February 13

Public Service Happy Hour

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (CT)

Texas Law Jamail Pavilion (CCJ 2.300)

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.



Questions? Contact the Texas Law CSO at ps-recruit@law.utexas.edu or 512-232-1150.