The University of Texas at Austin   School of Law

The University of Texas School of Law has one of the largest and most vibrant clinical programs in the country. We established our first clinic in 1974 and have steadily expanded our offerings, adding seven new courses in the last three years. Over 450 upper-class students participate annually in our fifteen clinics and seven internships.

Students in our clinical courses work on legal issues in real-world settings. While representing clients, working on cases, and serving as interns, students get great first-hand experience and learn how to practice law. Clinics and internships integrate skills, theory, strategy, and law, building a bridge between the classroom and the profession.

Home Safe Home: The Domestic Violence Clinic

Each semester, University of Texas School of Law students take on some of the most emotionally charged and complex cases in the judicial system. The stories of domestic cruelty are often appalling—shocking violence, sexual abuse, and even fear of imminent death. The outcomes aren’t always perfect. Yet, for victims of domestic violence, these students are making a difference. The Clinic recently celebrated its Tenth Anniversary with a conference, “Progress in Using Law to Battle Domestic Violence.” The two-day conference highlighted Clinic alumni and students, and their ongoing efforts to assist clients affected by abusive relationships. Read more …