G. Rollie White Pro Bono Fellowship, School of Law
About The Position
The University of Texas School of Law invites applicants for a two-year post-graduate fellowship in the Richard and Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono Program. This position will offer a recent law graduate with an interest in working in legal education the opportunity to supervise law student work on pro bono projects and at pro bono workshops and clinics. The position is at the law school campus in Austin, Texas. This is a 24-month, full-time staff position. During the academic year, the Fellow will be expected to perform most of their work in person at the law school, with limited ability to work remotely; during the summers and between academic terms, more remote work will be possible. During academic terms, the Fellow will be expected to attend occasional pro bono trainings and workshops scheduled on evenings and weekends. There is no expectation of continued employment at the end of the fellowship term.
Requirements
- A J.D. degree from an accredited law school, received less than three years prior to position start date in August 2027.
- Current law students who anticipate earning a J.D. degree by June 2027 and taking the Texas bar exam in the summer of 2027 are eligible to apply.
- Licensed to practice law in Texas, or the ability to become licensed in Texas within three months of the position start date in August 2027.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono legal work.
- Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing in-house pro bono projects, working with student leaders, and supervising law student pro bono work.
- Assist with pro bono trainings, pro bono event planning and operations, and the evaluation of projects and student experiences.
- Develop and oversee a large-scale pro bono service initiative for Texas Law students.
- Support Justice Center initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
- Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
- Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Training and conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Athletic ticket discounts
- Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
