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 16, 2026
Celebration of Service ’26

End-of-year lunch recognizing excellence in pro bono and celebrating the law school’s culture of using the law to serve others, with pizza and Amy’s Ice Cream for all.
September 11, 2026
Change It Up! 2026: Texas Law’s Public Interest Orientation

Details coming soon.

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Latest News

April 6, 2026

Texas Law Welcomes Sarah Rich as 2026 G. Rollie White Public Interest Scholar in Residence

On March 3–4, 2026, the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law at the University of Texas School of Law welcomed Sarah Rich, senior attorney at Democracy Forward, as the G. Rollie White

March 30, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Interview with Michael Cowles ’12

March 9, 2026

Texas Law ’06 alum Genesis Draper, Chief Public Defender for Harris County, visits as Lives in the Law speaker

Texas Law alum Genesis Draper ’06, chief public defender for Harris County, returned to campus this spring to discuss the evolving role of public interest law and the future of public defense.

January 27, 2026

Justice Center announces Class of 2026 Judge Justice and Chris Marshall Scholars

The Justice Center has awarded five scholarships to third-year law students in recognition of outstanding public service.

January 23, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Interview with Kiah DeBolt ’19

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