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March 8, 2022
Texas Law’s William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law hosted Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, as a G. Rollie White Scholar in Residence. During the visit Feb. 22-23, Gelernt participated in several events, spoke to two classes, and met with students individually and in small groups. Gelernt has worked at the […] -
July 30, 2021
Justice Center Welcomes Incoming Public Interest Scholars, Members of the Class of 2024
The William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law is proud to welcome first year students Araceli Garcia and Courtney Weber – recipients of full tuition scholarships awarded to incoming students who have a demonstrated commitment to social justice. The scholars are selected through a competitive process, including an interview with a faculty selection committee. […] -
February 7, 2020
Texas Law is proud to share that the class of 2020 Chris Marshall Endowed Presidential Scholarships were awarded to four outstanding students. These scholarships are given annually to third-year students who have distinguished themselves academically and plan to remain in Texas after graduation to practice public service law in non-profit, government or legislative positions. We […] -
April 29, 2015
Justice Center, Student Bar Association Celebrate Service and Teaching
The William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law and Student Bar Association held their fifth annual awards ceremony and ice cream social April 21 to recognize exemplary Texas Law students, recent alumni and teachers. The 2015 award recipients include: Justice Center Graduating Student Awards Recipients (pictured above […] -
March 20, 2015
Lucas Guttentag to Discuss Immigration Battles Dating back to the Immigration Act of 1965
What: “Battling for Immigrants’ Rights: Litigation, Advocacy and Government Service” a talk by Lucas Guttentag When: Thursday, March 26 from 3:30-5 p.m. Where: The University of Texas School of Law, Eidman Courtroom, reception to follow in the Jamail Pavilion Cost: Free and open to the public Background: Lucas Guttentag, founder and former national director of […] -
November 6, 2014
Justice Center’s New Educational Equity Project Addresses Educational Barriers
The University of Texas School of Law and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) are proud to announce the creation of the Educational Equity Project (EEP). The project will address the significant issue of educational barriers for low-income and minority students across Austin. The project is an expansion of a two-year partnership between […] -
October 15, 2014
New Gift Raises Mithoff Family Support of Pro Bono Program to $2 Million
A recent $1 million gift to The University of Texas School of Law from Richard and Virginia “Ginni” Mithoff of Houston will support the school’s Pro Bono Program. The gift brings the Mithoffs’ total contributions to the program to $2 million. By participating in the Pro Bono Program, students increase access to justice and build […] -
October 8, 2014
Four students have been selected to serve as Public Service Scholars with the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law for the 2014-15 academic year. The University of Texas School of Law awards scholarships each year to a group of outstanding students who demonstrate a commitment to studying, promoting and working in public service. […] -
September 16, 2014
“Change It Up!” Event Introduces Students to Lawyering for Social Change
More than 40 1Ls and transfer students gathered Friday, Sept. 5, for Texas Law’s second annual “Change It Up!,” a social justice orientation hosted by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, the Capital Punishment Center, the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, and 25 student groups. The orientation was designed to […] -
August 18, 2014
Students Awarded Equal Justice Scholarship and G. Rollie White Public Service Scholarship
The University of Texas School of Law has awarded its 10th Equal Justice Scholarship to Alexander Stamm. It also awarded the inaugural G. Rollie White Public Service Scholarship to Paige Duggins. Both scholarships are awarded to an incoming first-year student who has a demonstrated commitment to social justice. The students are selected through a competitive […] -
July 22, 2014
Equal Justice Works Selects Three Graduates for Competitive Fellowships
Equal Justice Works, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization, awarded two-year fellowships to three recent graduates of The University of Texas School of Law. Gonzalo Serrano, ’14, Erin Gaines, ’13, and Megan Sheffield, ’13, were among nearly 60 fellows selected nationwide for the Equal Justice Works Fellowship Class of 2014. The organization is dedicated to creating […] -
July 7, 2014
Justice Center Announces 2014 Whitehurst Public Interest Summer Fellows
Six students at The University of Texas School of Law have been selected as the 2014 Whitehurst Public Interest Summer Fellows. The $4,250 fellowships are awarded annually to outstanding students who are committed to public service and are pursuing summer public interest work. The fellowships are made possible by a gift from Bill Whitehurst, ’70, […]
