Texas Law Pipeline to Law School High School Engagement Project

Law students will work with the High School Outreach Pipeline Program Scholars to draft and deliver practical, engaging lessons tailored to junior and senior high school students. Initial lessons will include practical lawyering and advocacy skills and a substantive lesson on Hernandez v. Texas and legal issues around citizenship.

Organization

Pipeline to Law School Program

The Pipeline to Law School Program at Texas Law is committed to improving opportunities for all students to pursue a legal education, particularly students who are first generation or low income. The Pipeline Program, announced in May of 2021 and launching this year, will establish an array of programming, including opportunities for high school students.

Project Details

Project Start Date

October 2021

Approximate hours of work requested
5 hours total over the course of the fall semester
Training
Friday, October 22, 1:30pm-2:30pm; boxed lunches will be available at 1pm at the tables outside George’s Cafe
Skills used
Legal analysis; issue spotting; client communication and problem-solving; public speaking and mediation
Project location
Eastside Early College High School, 900 Thompson Street, Austin, TX 78702; Austin ISD requires all individuals to wear masks on school campus
Number of student volunteers requested
4
Class year preference
1L, 2L, 3L, LLM
Required skills
Students with teaching experience are encouraged to apply but teaching experience is not required
To Apply
Submit a brief statement of interest online at https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fEth9mSKnZ2C0u by 5pm on Tuesday, October 19