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 7, 2018
Change It Up! 2018

An event for new students exploring lawyering for social change, including an inspiring keynote, a student/alumni panel, and opportunities to connect with like-minded students, faculty, staff and attorneys.
November 13, 2018
Lives in the Law Speaker Sunu Chandy, National Women’s Law Center

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Latest News

June 28, 2018

Texas Law Welcomes Incoming Public Interest Scholars, Members of the Class of 2021

Jill Applegate and David Giannaula have been in the Dominican Republic working with undocumented children; Melissa Sopher worked as a paralegal at the Innocence Project in New York City

June 8, 2018

Justice Center Convenes Stakeholders to Discuss Driver License and Criminal Justice Debt Issues

Judges, advocates and policymakers meet to explore the negative consequences of common criminal justice practices involving license suspensions and to review emerging solutions

May 21, 2018

Mithoff Pro Bono Program Celebrates 2017-2018 Student Achievement

Over the academic year, a record-setting 600 students participated in at least one pro bono project, providing direct assistance to over 700 individuals and families