The 2026 Summer Access to Justice Internship Program application period is now open.
A completed supervising attorney statement is required as part of the application. You can download that form here.
Access to Justice Internship Program (ATJIP) provides a unique opportunity for law students to participate in an internship with a legal aid organization. These internships educate students about the civil legal needs of low-income people and provide future lawyers with the skills to address these problems.
Each law student is supervised by accomplished lawyers and can provide direct legal services to low-income clients while receiving hands-on training and mentorship. Each supervising attorney provides their law students with a variety of experiences and assignments which helps them learn about access to justice matters, legal decision-making, advocacy skills, attorney-client relationships, and legal institutions.
Prospective interns must secure placement with the desired legal services organization in order to be considered for an ATJ internship stipend. Spring and Fall interns will receive a stipend of $5,000 per semester for 200 hours of work. Summer interns receive a stipend of $7,500 for 400 hours of work.
Course/academic credit is not permitted in conjunction with participation in the ATJIP. Internships with civil legal aid providers in Texas who work on behalf of low-income Texans qualify. Judicial clerkships and public defender offices are examples of internships that would not qualify for stipends under this program.
The internships are open to law school students from any law school throughout the country, but preference is given to applicants from Texas law schools.
Contact the office for more information: 512-427-1855 | atjmail@texasbar.com.