The application deadline for the spring 2027 term is October 19, 2026.
- This internship is offered for 2 credits (pass/fail)
- Offered spring 2027 only during 2026 – 2027
- Students should expect to spend one day per week at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in downtown Austin.
- This program is open to students who have completed their first two semesters.
To apply, please email a copy of your cover letter, resume, and transcript (unofficial is fine) to Prof. Susan Klein at sklein@law.utexas.edu and to Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender Horatio Aldredge at horatio_aldredge@fd.org. Please indicate which semester you are applying for. There is no additional application form.
Interviews will be conducted at the Career Services Office or via Zoom.
Students interested in this internship can obtain additional information from Prof. Klein by visiting her office, TNH 3.207, during her office hours on Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00. Students may also call her at (512) 203-2257 or send her an email. Students may also call Prof. Aldredge at (512) 916-5025 or send him an email.