Students in the Housing Policy Clinic work on cutting-edge policy projects to systemically advance low-income persons’ access to affordable, just, and secure housing. Students deeply engage in the housing policy and law reform landscape, working in close collaboration with clients and other stakeholders, including housing advocacy organizations, government officials, housing providers, and community organizations. Over the course of the semester, students develop an expansive range of lawyering skills, including creative problem solving, law and policy analysis, and written and oral advocacy.
Highlights
The Housing Policy Clinic has been the most rewarding experience of my legal education. The Housing Policy Clinic gave me an opportunity to develop tangible skills such as bill drafting, public speaking, and collaborating with policy stakeholders and elected officials. Most importantly, the clinic allowed me to play an active role in shaping policy reforms that will impact the lives of Texans for generations to come
Mackenzie Jeter, Class of 2025