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

April 4, 2023
Public Interest and Judicial Clerkships

Interested in how clerkships and public interest could go hand in hand?
April 12, 2023
Color of Justice ’23

A program for Austin-area teens cosponsored with the National Association of Women Judges and the Travis County Women Lawyers Association
April 18, 2023
Ice Cream Social: Celebration of Service ’23

End of year lunch recognizing excellence in teaching, public service, and pro bono
September 8, 2023
Change It Up! 2023

More information coming soon.

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Latest News

March 8, 2023

Justice Center hosts national housing law expert Demetria McCain as tenth G. Rollie White Public Interest Scholar in Residence

McCain, currently a Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at HUD, works to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities