Access to Justice Summer Internship Program

The Commission and the nine Texas law schools created the Access to Justice Internship Program in 2006 to encourage more students to help address the legal problems of underserved individuals and communities and educate future attorneys about those problems.  This unique program places students in summer academic internships with civil legal service providers across Texas located outside communities with law schools.

The program incorporates both fieldwork and an academic component.  A stipend is provided to every student, and academic credit may also be available.

Twenty-six students,with at least one student representing each of the nine Texas law schools, were selected to participate in this year's program. Materials pertinent to the program are below:

• Overview with Notable Dates
• Placement Offices
• Law School Contacts
• Poster/Advertisement for Internship Program
• Program Contacts
• Program Description
• Prior Year – Student Perspective
• SAMPLE Student Application

Watch "Access to Justice: A Journey for a Lifetime" - The nine-minute video introduces students to legal aid and pro bono by showcasing real-life experiences of law students working at legal aid organizations.