Hosted annually by Texas Law, the Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public service interview program for law students in Texas.
PSCF offers both public interest and government employers the opportunity to conduct interviews for paid and unpaid summer and/or term-time internships, as well as postgraduate positions. 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from all Texas law schools are eligible to participate in this program.
In addition, employers and students may informally connect at the Public Service Table Talk to learn more about working for the public good.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Quiroz at 512-232-1161 or rquiroz@law.utexas.edu.
February 6-7, 2025
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- The University of Texas School of Law
- Baylor Law School
- South Texas College of Law
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- St. Mary’s University School of Law
- Texas A&M University School of Law
- Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- University of North Texas at Dallas School of Law
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This informational table-networking event offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to informally meet with government agencies and public interest organizations to learn about the employers and available internship and job opportunities. Employers may participate in Table Talk either in addition to or in lieu of conducting on-campus or virtual interviews.
Event Details
- Date & Time: Friday, February 7, 2025 | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (CT)
- Location: The University of Texas School of Law | Susman Godfrey Atrium
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Please see below for the 2024 List of Participating Employers.
- Atascosa Area Advocates Public Defender’s Office
- Bexar County District Attorney’s Office
- City of Austin Law Department
- Equal Justice Center
- Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas
- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
- Harris County District Attorney’s Office
- Hays County Criminal District Attorney Office
- Internal Revenue Service | Office of Chief Counsel
- National Labor Relations Board
- Neighborhood Defender Service
- Office of Public Utility Counsel
- Office of the Attorney General of Texas
- Office of the Colorado State Public Defender
- Office of the Indiana Attorney General
- Public Utility Commission of Texas
- State Counsel for Offenders
- State of Alaska Department of Law | Civil Division
- Texas Advocacy Project
- Texas Appleseed
- Texas Association of School Boards
- Texas Civil Rights Project
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Texas Legal Services Center
- Texas Legislative Council
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
- Texas Workforce Commission
- Travis County District Attorney’s Office
- Travis County Juvenile Public Defender
- U.S. Air Force JAG Corps
- U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Marine Corps JAG
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
- Williamson County Attorney’s Office
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Join Justin Zieman from AccessLex Institute on Thursday, February 6, 2025, for a virtual presentation between 12:00-1:00 p.m., which will cover public service student loan updates and expert tips for financial planning for public service lawyers. Afterwards, there will be a brief Q&A session.
RSVP info coming soon.
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Public Service practitioners and students are invited to an informal happy hour event at the conclusion of the Fair. This event is co-sponsored by the William Wayne Justice Center.
Event Details
- Date & Time: Friday, February 7, 2025 | 4:30-6:00 p.m. (CT)
- Location: The University of Texas School of Law | Jamail Pavilion.
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If you choose to participate in the Public Service Career Fair, it is important to keep in mind that this program is just one avenue for conducting your job search.
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- Monday, December 2, 2024: Student Application Period opens at noon (CT). via TEX – Powered by 12Twenty.
- Monday, January 13, 2025: Student Application Period closes at 8:00 a.m. (CT).
- Thursday, January 23, 2025: Student Withdraw/Swap Period opens at noon (CT). Employer-selected students may view interview awards.
- Thursday, January 30, 2025: Student Withdraw/Swap Period closes at 8:00 a.m. (CT).
- Thursday, January 30, 2025: Final interview schedules available at noon (CT).
- Thursday, February 6, 2025:
- Virtual interviews | 9:00 a.m.-noon & 1:00-5:00 p.m. (CT) | TEX – Powered by 12Twenty.
- Justin Zeiman on Public Service Loan Forgiveness | noon-1:00 p.m. (CT) | Virtual Webinar
- Friday, February 7, 2025:
Hosted at The University of Texas School of Law [see building map].- In-person interviews | 9:00-11:00 a.m. & 1:00-5:00 p.m. (CT) | Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122).
- Table Talk | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (CT) | Susman Godfrey Atrium (TNH 2.100).
- Happy Hour | 4:30-6:00 p.m. (CT) | Jamail Pavilion (CCJ 2.300).
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Employers understand that you may not have received grades yet. If you are a 2L or 3L, upload your most current transcript. If you are 1L and your grades have not been released yet, you may create an MS Word document stating that grades have not been released and that you will provide a transcript at the interview or upon request. Convert the Word document to a .pdf and save it as your “transcript”. You may then update your applications should grades be released prior to the application deadline.
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While the timing of your submissions within the application period does not affect your interview chances, we encourage you not to wait until the last minute. You may apply and update your materials at any time during the application period, but make sure that you finalize your submissions, including rankings and interview availability, before 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025.
- First, log into TEX – Powered by 12Twenty.
- Once you have successfully signed in, go to the [Jobs & Interview Programs] tab on the left.
- Click the [ Interview Programs ] tab on the top, click [Add Filter], and sort for the [OCI Round] labeled [Public Service Career Fair 2025].
- 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.
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You may cancel an interview during the Student Withdraw/Swap 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.
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Please check with your respective law school about any policies that may pertain to you directly.
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- Review the TEX – Powered by 12Twenty Guide.
- Review these Tips for Virtual Interviews.
- Visit the Preparing for Legal Interviews page for common interview questions.
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- 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
- ACLU of Texas
- Alliance for Children’s Rights
- American Gateways
- Atascosa Area Regional Public Defender’s Office
- Austin Area Urban League
- Bexar County District Attorney’s Office
- Bronx District Attorney’s Office
- City of Austin | Law Department
- City of El Paso, Office of the City Attorney
- Collin County District Attorney’s Office
- Disability Rights Texas
- Equal Justice Center
- Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas
- Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Texas
- Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas
- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
- Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project
- Harris County District Attorney’s Office
- Harris County Public Defender’s Office
- Hays County Criminal District Attorney
- Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Inc.
- Human Trafficking Institute
- Kids in Need of Defense | KIND
- Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
- Legal Services NYC
- Lone Star Justice Alliance
- Los Angeles County District Attorney
- Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office
- Montgomery County Office of the Public Defender
- Mosaic Family Services
- Neighborhood Defender Service
- Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
- Office of Public Utility Counsel
- Office of the Attorney General – State of Texas
- Office of the Colorado State Public Defender
- Office of the Indiana Attorney General
- Office of the Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit
- Public Defenders for the 22nd Judicial District of Louisiana
- RAICES
- Riverside District Attorney’s Office
- SAFE Alliance State Counsel for Offenders
- State of Alaska Department of Law
- Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
- Texas Advocacy Project
- Texas Appleseed
- Texas Board of Nursing
- Texas Civil Rights Project
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- Texas Fair Defense Project
- Texas General Land Office
- Texas House of Representatives – Representative Ryan Guillen
- Texas Legislative Council Texas Municipal League
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy – Legal Division
- Texas State Senate – Office of Senator Judith Zaffirini
- Texas Workforce Commission
- The University of Texas System – Office of General Counsel
- Travis County District Attorney’s Office
- U.S. Air Force JAG Corps
- U.S. Army JAG Corps
- U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Department of Labor – Office of the Solicitor
- U.S. Department of Labor – Office of the Solicitor | Division of Mine Safety and Health
- U.S. Marine Corps JAG
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
- Wichita County Public Defender’s Office
- Williamson County Attorney’s Office
- Workers Defense Project
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Scheduled interviews for this program will be awarded by 100% employer selection. By registering for this and other interview programs, you affirm that you have read and agree to our updated Nondiscrimination Policy. A resume collect option is available via our job bank.
Texas Law Class of 2027 Academic Profile
- 172-167 LSAT 75th – 25th percentiles.
- 3.97-3.74 GPA 75th – 25th percentiles.
- 128 undergraduate schools represented.
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- Thursday, October 3, 2024: Registration opens at noon (CT).
- Tuesday, November 19, 2024: Registration closes at noon(CT).
- Monday, January 13, 2025: Employer Decision Period opens at noon (CT). Application materials available via TEX – Powered by 12Twenty.
- Friday, January 17, 2025: Employer Decision Period closes at noon (CT). Student selections due.
- Thursday, January 30, 2025: Interview schedules available.
- Thursday, February 6, 2025:
- Virtual interviews | 9:00 a.m.-noon & 1:00-5:00 p.m. (CT) | TEX – Powered by 12Twenty.
- Justin Zeiman on Public Service Loan Forgiveness | noon-1:00 p.m. (CT) | Virtual Webinar
- Friday, February 7, 2025:
Hosted at The University of Texas School of Law [see building map].- In-person interviews | 9:00-11:00 a.m. & 1:00-5:00 p.m. (CT) | Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122).
- Table Talk | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (CT) | Susman Godfrey Atrium (TNH 2.100).
- Happy Hour | 4:30-6:00 p.m. (CT) | Jamail Pavilion (CCJ 2.300).
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Interview dates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please submit an online registration form when registration opens on Thursday, October 3 at noon (CT).
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Please check with the other participating law schools about any policies that may pertain to their students.
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- Parking is available in the San Jacinto Garage . Space is limited -rideshares are encouraged!
- Check-in is at the Career Services Interview Suite (TNH 3.122).
- Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available.
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- Please review the Employer Guide to Interviews using In-App Video, which includes action items for your IT Department and instructions on how to prepare your device.
- Note that the interview platform is not optimized for use on a smartphone, so please plan to use your desktop or laptop computer.
- For enhanced use, interviewers may need to log off from their computer’s VPN.