Welcome to the Justice Center

The William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law educates students, faculty, and the legal community about public interest legal issues, and creates opportunities for the Texas Law community to increase access to justice and help underserved individuals and communities. We provide broad support to students, faculty and alumni interested in pro bono work and public service.

Upcoming Events

January 28, 2022
Fair Defense Act at 20: Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of the FDA

A virtual conference on the past, present and future of the Fair Defense Act and public defense in Texas
February 3, 2022
The Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Annual Conference
February 3, 2022
Heather Jarvis: Public Service Loan Forgiveness
February 8, 2022
Justice Center Open House

Meet Justice Center and Pro Bono Program staff and students; learn about our programming, summer fellowships, scholarships, and other resources; tour our space
February 22, 2022
Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director, ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project

G. Rollie White Public Interest Scholar in Residence Lee Gelernt speaks on the Biden Administration's immigration policies
April 14, 2022
Color of Justice ’22

A program for Austin-area teens cosponsored with the National Association of Women Judges and the Travis County Women Lawyers Association
April 21, 2022
Ice Cream Social: Celebration of Service ’22

End of year lunch recognizing excellence in teaching, public service, and pro bono

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Latest News

January 21, 2022

Texas Law Announces Scholarship Supported by the Environmental Integrity Project

Scholarship created by a gift from the Environmental Integrity Project supports students with a demonstrated interest in public interest environmental law and environmental justice

December 3, 2021

Justice Center Announces Class of 2022 Chris Marshall Scholars

The scholarship is awarded annually to third-year students of outstanding academic excellence who plan to remain in Texas after graduation to practice public service law