Texas Law Public Service Endowment Fellowship

Applications are due by noon on Friday, January 29, 2027. The selection committee will hold interviews with finalists in February.

Spring 2027 Application Information

The Texas Law Public Service Endowment Fellowship will fund a 12-month, full-time postgraduate fellowship position with a non-profit organization or government agency providing legal services to low-income individuals or groups.

Fellowship Funding & Salary
The fellowship provides a stipend of up to $75,000 to support the fellow’s salary. The salary should be agreed upon by the host organization and the fellow and be comparable to that of a similarly qualified attorney at the organization. If the standard salary for a comparable position exceeds $75,000, the host organization is encouraged to pay the difference. Additionally, the organization is expected to offer employee benefits typically provided to new hires.

Host Organization Requirements
The host organization must be a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a local, state, or federal government agency in the United States. The organization must provide appropriate training and supervision by a licensed attorney and sign a formal agreement, along with the fellow, outlining its fellowship obligations.

Application Process
Before applying, applicants must identify a potential host organization and collaborate with them to develop a description of the proposed work, training, and supervision. The proposed work should be an identified project, either a new initiative or an ongoing project of the organization. The host must commit to supporting the project and providing appropriate supervision throughout the fellowship. Students with questions about potential host organizations or project ideas are welcome to contact Nicole Simmons in the Justice Center or Mary Murphy in the Career Services Office.

Eligibility
The fellowship is open only to Texas Law students and alumni. Applicants must be either (1) third-year law students or (2) recent graduates completing one- or two-year judicial clerkships undertaken immediately following graduation. A faculty committee will select the fellow based on the strength of the proposed project, the applicant’s commitment to public service, and the demonstrated ability of the applicant and host organization to achieve the project’s goals.

Preferences
In-person work is preferred. Applicants who plan to work remotely, or whose supervisor will work remotely, must include a detailed explanation of the remote supervisory arrangement in their application.

Preference may be given to applicants whose educational debt for law school will exceed $80,000.