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 16, 2026
Lunch Talk: ‘Forever Tired: Sleep Deprivation in Prison’ with UCLA Law Professor Sharon Dolovich

UCLA Law Professor Sharon Dolovich will present new research on sleep deprivation inside American prisons, drawing from nationwide interviews with formerly incarcerated individuals and correctional officers.
February 17, 2026
Public Interest Office Hours

Join the Justice Center’s Student Advisory Board for our monthly Public Interest Office Hours!
February 23, 2026
EmPOWERed for Public Interest Presents: Meet & Greet with Texas Law Faculty

This event offers students a unique opportunity to connect with Texas Law faculty over lunch and engage in meaningful conversations on navigating law school and pursuing public interest legal careers.
March 3–4, 2026
Sarah Rich, G. Rollie White Public Interest Scholar in Residence

Sarah M. Rich is an attorney, advocate, and policy analyst based in Atlanta with Democracy Forward, with a focus on immigration and democracy. Rich visits Texas Law as the Justice Center's 13th G. Rollie White Public Interest Scholar in Residence.
March 3, 2026
Defending Immigrants and the Rule of Law: A Career in the Public Interest in Exceptional Times with Sarah Rich, Democracy Forward

Join us in conversation with G. Rollie White Public Interest Scholar in Residence, Sarah Rich
March 4, 2026
Student Lunch with Sarah Rich

Join Sarah Rich for a conversation about being an attorney, advocate, and policy analyst based in Atlanta with Democracy Forward with a focus on immigration and democracy.
March 10, 2026
Public Interest Office Hours

Join the Justice Center’s Student Advisory Board for our monthly Public Interest Office Hours!
March 26, 2026
Career Conversation with Tamara Caldas

Details coming soon!
April 7, 2026
Public Interest Mentoring Program – Closing Event
April 8, 2026
EmPOWERed for Public Interest: Mentorship Dinner

Details coming soon.
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.