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

September 24, 2019
Evicted in Austin: From Housed to Homeless in 21 Days

The number of formal and informal evictions is rising in Austin, with devastating impacts on renters and their families. Join us for a conversation with housing advocates, tenants, and elected officials to discuss the harsh realities of evictions and what allies can do to support renters facing eviction.
November 7, 2019
Lives in the Law: Kathy Nester

Executive Director, Federal Defenders of San Diego
February 12, 2020
Color of Justice ’20

A program for Austin-area teens cosponsored with the National Association of Women Judges and the Travis County Women Lawyers Association

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Latest News

September 20, 2019

Justice Center Names 2019-20 Public Service Scholars

Five students have been selected to work with the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law for the 2019-20 academic year

September 13, 2019

Change It Up! 2019 Features Stephanie Rudolph of the New York City Commission on Human Rights

New and returning student fill Eidman Courtroom for Texas Law's seventh annual social justice orientation

August 13, 2019

Texas Law Welcomes Incoming Public Interest Scholars, Members of the Class of 2022

Anthony Collier, Lourdes Ortiz, Zoraima Pelaez, and Liam Veazey receive scholarships awarded to incoming first-year students who have a demonstrated commitment to social justice