Summer Public Service Program

Texas Law is committed to making it possible for every student to gain valuable professional experience while providing the community with much-needed legal services. The Summer Public Service Program (SPSP) supports students working in unpaid or low-paying summer positions with nonprofit, government, and legislative offices with a “floor” of funding.  

The SPSP serves as an umbrella for summer fellowships created through grants and gifts from generous donors. Several longstanding named summer fellowships are now awarded through the SPSP.  We seek additional support for the SPSP and encourage those interested in contributing to make an online gift here. Those interested in creating a named fellowship are encouraged to contact  Nicole Simmons, Director of the William Wayne Justice Center.  

Students will receive either a Justice Center named fellowship or a general Summer Public Service Program fellowship. For eligibility requirements and application information for summer 2025, visit the SPSP 2025 and Justice Center Named Fellowships 2025 pages.