Miguel De Hoyos Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Austin and Edinburg, TX What type of work did you do at TRLA? I performed a variety of different duties while working with TRLA. I worked in drafting Protective Orders for women with domestic violent issues seeking… Read More »TLF Fellow Profile – Miguel De Hoyos
Dymond Hayes US Attorney’s Office Houston, TX What type of work did you do this summer for the USAO? I was assigned to violent crimes and human rights violations. I completed work and assisted with three criminal trials. I participated in witness preparation, as well… Read More »TLF Fellow Profile – Dymond Hayes
Matthew Caponi Refugee Services of Texas Austin, TX What type of work did you do at RST? RST’s Immigration department does offensive (as opposed to defensive), transactional immigration work, primarily focusing on assisting refugees and asylees file for Legal Permanent Resident status, helping Legal Permanent… Read More »TLF Fellow Profile – Matthew Caponi
People who donate $30 or more to our Spring Pledge Drive can vote for up to 6 of our amazing 2018 fellowship applicants. Chelsea Nicole Amen – Harris County District Attorney’s Office: The Harris County District Attorney’s Office works to make the Houston community safer… Read More »2018 Fellowship Applicants
TLF is now accepting applications for 2018 fellowships. Please submit an application here.
Join Texas Law Fellowships at the 30th Annual Fall Auction on Thursday, October 19th! This fundraising event raises money to fund fellowships for students doing unpaid public interest work over the summer. Doors open at 7pm. OPEN BAR! The live auction includes professor donations—karaoke night,… Read More »2017 Fall Auction
Thanks to the generous support of the UT Law and Austin legal community, TLF was able to fund all fellowship candidates for the summer of 2017! We’re pleased to announce the following recipients: TLF 2017 Recipients Named Fellowships American Constitution Society Laura Mahler – Felony… Read More »2017 Fellowship Recipients
The Fall Auction is right around the corner! This year the Fall Auction will be held at Hotel Vegas on Thursday, October 20th. Doors open at 7 pm and the live auction starts at 8 pm. Tickets will be sold in the atrium from 10:30… Read More »2016 Fall Auction
We are pleased to announce the 2016-17 Board of Directors for Texas Law Fellowships: President – Paige Duggins Vice President – Michael Upshaw Secretary – Mollie Williams Treasurer – Josiah Clarke Pledge Drive Coordinators – Justin Garbacz and Cody Combs Auction Coordinator – Blake Martin EPIA Coordinator – Ellen Horton Faculty Liaison – Alex Shahrestani Fellows Coordinator – Taylor Raymond… Read More »Announcing the 2016-17 Board of Directors
The Excellence in Public Interest Awards recognizes and appreciates members of the community for their dedication, commitment, and outstanding contributions to the field of public interest law. Claire Marie Bow (left) Public Interest Attorney Award Winner Chris Perri & Paul Quinzi Private Attorney Award Winners… Read More »2016 Excellence in Public Interest Awards