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

February 1, 2024
Summer Public Service Program Information Session

Justice Center staff will provide information about the SPSP for summer 2024, including eligibility, funding, and how to apply, and answer students’ questions.
March 27, 2024
Lives in the Law with Micheal Urena, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Information coming soon.
April 23, 2024
Ice Cream Social: Celebration of Service ’24

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

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Latest News

November 17, 2023

The Justice Center hosts The Visiting Room Project

The digital project invites the public to sit face-to-face with people serving life without the possibility of parole

November 16, 2023

Pro Bono Month Honors for Texas Law and Community

The Texas Access to Justice Commission recognized Justin Atkinson ’24 and the law school at their annual awards ceremony on Oct. 30.

Source: Dale Whitaker

November 8, 2023

Patrice Simms visits as G. Rollie White Public Interest Scholar in Residence

During his visit, Simms led two events, participated in several classes, and met with students individually and in small groups.

November 1, 2023

Justice Center cohosts book talk with author, law professor, and former public defender Jocelyn Simonson

Simonson discussed her new book, “Radical Acts of Justice: How Ordinary People are Dismantling Mass Incarceration"

October 11, 2023

Justice Center hosts “Reflecting on Murillo v Musegades”

The panel discussion focused on a 1992 class action brought by a group of El Paso high school students against the U.S. Border Patrol.

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