Students work closely with experienced attorneys in non-profits or government agencies, gaining experience that the students reflect upon in class. The course addresses topics relevant to lawyering and the legal profession including ethics, advocacy skills, access to justice, and the lawyering role. Interns do significant research and writing and study the role of lawyers and legal institutions in the context of real world practice.
The instructor consults with each student to develop an appropriate field placement, and a wide variety of placements are available. Past placements have included Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Advocacy Project, the Office of the Governor, the Texas Civil Rights Project, and the Texas Secretary of State.