The application deadline for the fall 2025 term or the full academic year is April 14, 2025.
The application deadline for the spring 2026 term will be in October 6, 2025.
- Students are encouraged to commit to both fall and spring semesters, but one semester applications will also be considered.
- Students will receive 2 credits per semester
- Students may benefit from upper-level criminal law courses such as Adv. Fed. Crim. Prosecution & Defense, Federal Criminal Law, White-Collar Crime, National Security Law, Cybersecurity Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence. None of those courses are required.
To apply, please email a copy of your cover letter, resume, and transcript (unofficial is fine) to Professor Susan Klein at sklein@law.utexas.edu and to Captain Andrew Lane at andrew.d.lane7.mil@army.mil. There is no additional application form.
Students interested in the externship are encouraged to stop by Prof. Klein’s office at TNH 3.207 during her office hours, Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. You may call or text her at (512) 203-2257 or send her an email at the above address.
You can reach the Fort Cavazos Trial Defense office at (254) 287-0476. Additional information about the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, is available at: Trial Defense Service Public (army.mil).