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 9, 2022
Change It Up! 2022

Join us for an event for new and returning students exploring lawyering for social change
November 16, 2022
Address by Melissa Murray, Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor

Professor Melissa Murray of New York University School of Law is a leading expert in family law, constitutional law, and reproductive rights and justice.

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Latest News

June 23, 2022

Strong Student Demand for Texas Law’s New Guaranteed Summer Funding Program

In its first summer, 169 students are participating in the Summer Public Service Program

June 23, 2022

Chloe Gossett ’24 Awarded Stuart Henry Environmental Law Fellowship

The fellowship was created by donors to honor Stuart Henry, Austin environmental attorney and activist

June 21, 2022

Zacharie Kump ’23 Awarded Edward Lee Elmore Summer Fellowship in Public Interest Law

The fellowship is funded by Diana Holt ’94 in honor Edward Lee Elmore, a former death row inmate in South Carolina who gained his freedom after thirty years