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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.

Upcoming Events

January 30, 2020
Justice Center Open House

Meet Justice Center and Pro Bono Program staff and students; learn about our programming, summer fellowships, scholarships, and other resources
February 5, 2020
Color of Justice ’20

A program for Austin-area teens cosponsored with the National Association of Women Judges and the Travis County Women Lawyers Association
February 7, 2020
Student loan expert Heather Jarvis

“Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps”
February 21, 2020
Celebration of Judge Justice’s 100th Birthday and Legacy

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Latest News

Kathy Nester speaking at podium

November 8, 2019

Justice Center Hosts Kathy Nester ’92, Executive Director, Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc.

Fall 2019 Lives in the Law: “Federal Public Defense on the Border”

Photo of Thompson & Knight attorneys Jennifer Ecklund and Elizabeth Myers

November 7, 2019

Panel Shines Light on Lawsuit Challenging Failure to Investigate Sexual Assault Cases in Austin

Students standing in front of TDCJ's Hobby Unit

November 6, 2019

Justice Center and Mithoff Pro Bono Program Celebrate New Parole Project

Law students prepare parole packets and present them to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on behalf of women incarcerated in Texas prisons

Student working with community member.

October 31, 2019

Richard and Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono Program and Travis County Law Library Join Forces

During the 2018-19 academic year, Mithoff Program volunteer law students and attorneys worked with Library staff to assist over 300 community members

Steve Schulman speaking

October 30, 2019

2019 National Pro Bono Celebration at Texas Law

The Richard and Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono Program organized events and clinics to mark the ABA's annual celebration

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