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Texas Law maintains a strong connection to Austin through its clinical and internship programs, which require students to secure placements at local organizations like the Equal Justice Center [1] or approved courts [2] and federal offices [3] located within the city, as mandated by the school's registration procedures [4].

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claimInterns enrolled in the internship program at the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas or the Austin Federal Public Defender Service are guaranteed admission to the 'Federal Criminal Prosecution & Defense' seminar at Texas Law if they request it.

claimStudents in the Judicial Internship Program at Texas Law must obtain an internship with an approved court in Austin, which includes the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the Texas Third Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Travis County Probate Court.

claimThe Employment Rights Clinic at Texas Law is conducted in partnership with the Equal Justice Center, a nonprofit public-interest law firm with offices in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio that specializes in advocating for the rights of low-wage workers.

procedureTo register for the Texas Law internship course, a student must arrange a qualifying internship based in the Austin area and obtain approval from the instructor for both the placement and the supervising attorney prior to registration.