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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.

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June 12, 2019
Immigration Consequences Texas: A Guide on Padilla for Defense Attorneys Representing Clients in Criminal Cases

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2019 Justice Corps Fellows

May 21, 2019

Six Students Awarded 2019 Texas Law Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships

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May 17, 2019

2019 Whitehurst Public Interest Summer Fellows Announced

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May 6, 2019

Eight members of the class of 2019 receive Graduating Student Awards

Students recognized for excellence in public interest law and government, law school clinical courses, pro bono work, and student organizations

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May 2, 2019

Inaugural Stuart Henry Environmental Law Fellowship awarded to 1L Eric Newman

Admirers have funded the summer fellowship to honor Henry's extensive legacy of environmental protection

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May 1, 2019

Mithoff Pro Bono Program exports GAP clinic model to San Antonio

The Texas Law and St. Mary's Law School pro bono programs worked together to cohost a Saturday clinic

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