Nonprofit Internship

The Nonprofit Internship Program provides a great opportunity for students to work in nonprofit organizations for academic credit. The course gives students valuable hands-on legal experience under the close supervision of experienced attorneys in the field, along with an academic course component taught by a member of the clinical faculty. Interns develop their knowledge and professional skills while studying the role of lawyers in nonprofit organizations and legal institutions. The course addresses topics relevant to public service lawyering such as professionalism, ethics, access to justice, and advocacy.

Connor Folse, '16, and his supervisor at the Disability Rights of Texas offices. — Connor Folse, ’16, and his supervisor at the Disability Rights of Texas offices.

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Perspectives

Sofia Meissner

Former Intern

“The class discussion component helped me think more about the work I want to do and it was a nice way to meet other public interest-minded students.”

Nick Jackson

Former Intern

“Because of the litigation experience I gained in the process, I think my internship was an important transitional step between legal education and practice.”