The University of Texas at Austin

William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

“That they may truly and impartially administer justice”

Pro Bono

“Every lawyer, regardless of professional prominence or professional workload, should find time to participate in or otherwise support the provision of legal services to the disadvantaged. The provision of free legal services to those unable to pay reasonable fees is a moral obligation of each lawyer as well as the profession generally.”

- Preamble: A Lawyer's Responsibilities - Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

The vision for The University of Texas School of Law’s Pro Bono Program is that students at the University of Texas School of Law will engage in pro bono work to increase access to justice and develop a lifetime commitment to providing legal services to those in need.

The Pro Bono Program supports this vision by working with bar groups, legal service providers, pro bono attorneys, and the law school community to: 

  • Develop a wide range of opportunities for students to engage in pro bono work;
  • Increase the delivery of much-needed legal services to low-income individuals and communities;
  • Create pro bono projects that allow students to build lawyering skills and career networks through hands-on experience;
  • Cultivate a commitment to pro bono within the law school community; and
  • Increase the number of our graduates who engage in pro bono work throughout their careers.

Students interested in participating in pro bono work can: