Equal Justice Pro Bono

Shaping The Next Generation of Advocates

At Texas A&M Law, we’re committed to enriching our students’ legal education through pro bono work and community service, promoting improved access to legal services for those who are underserved or under-resourced. Our Aggie core values of loyalty, respect, integrity, selfless service, excellence, and leadership guide our Equal Justice Program, which facilitates and enhances the ABA pro bono requirement for law students by:

Pairing you with organizations where you will represent clients in real-world settings through client interviews, counseling, and advocacy
Assisting you in making contacts with potential mentors and employers who can help you advance your career
Demonstrating the importance of giving back to the community

How does the Equal Justice Program work?

As a student at Texas A&M Law, you’ll need to complete at least 30 hours of pro bono work through a preapproved placement. While the program is geared toward 2Ls and 3Ls, your pro bono service can start at any time and must be completed prior to graduation. Students are responsible for selecting a placement, contacting the organization, arranging to complete the work, and filling out proper forms.

When thinking about an organization, you can choose from a list of pre-approved placements or locate one that aligns with your interests. Texas A&M partners with organizations such as Dallas Legal Hospice, Catholic Charities, city attorney offices, public defender offices, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), just to name a few. Wherever your passion for equal justice lies, Texas A&M Law has fully vetted pro bono partnerships for every student.

FAQ

How many hours of pro bono work are required? Thirty hours are required for the Equal Justice Program at Texas A&M, but some placements may individually require more or less than 30 hours. While you must comply with any special mandates the placement imposes on your hours, you may split your hours among various placements or do all of your hours with one placement. Also, depending on the needs of the particular placement, you may do more than 30 hours. #accordionGroup1 { display: none; }

When can I start? Pro bono work may start in any semester of law school and must be completed before graduation. 1Ls are not encouraged to begin pro bono work until after their first semester of law school, as they should be focusing on adjusting to the rigors of school. #accordionGroup2 { display: none; }

When must I complete my pro bono work? December graduates must complete their pro bono hours by October 17 while May graduates must complete their pro bono hours by March 20. We encourage you to complete the required 30 hours well before the deadline so we have time to process your paperwork and credit you with finishing the program. #accordionGroup3 { display: none; }

How will I select a placement?

There are three ways to select your pro bono placement:

You can choose from our exhaustive list of pre-approved placements.
Browse the Equal Justice Placement binder in the Office of Student Affairs.
You may also work with the Office of Student Affairs if a placement is approved.

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