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If you are passionate about making an impact in your community through the criminal justice system, our office is a great place to start.

Our paid Summer Clerkship Program offers law students valuable hands-on experience while working alongside attorneys and staff dedicated to seeking justice equitably and fairly. We are committed to creating a safe, positive, and challenging environment where you can develop practical legal skills, deepen your understanding of prosecution, and see firsthand how the law can be used as a tool for change.

Join us to learn, grow, and discover how you can become an agent of change in your community. 

Important Dates for Summer Clerkship Opportunities

  • Summer Clerkship Program Dates: June 1, 2027 – August 6, 2027 (10 weeks)
  • FALL
    • Application Deadline: Nov. 20, 2026
    • Decisions by: Jan. 4, 2027
    • If you are not selected for an interview during the Fall application period, you may apply again during the Spring.
  • SPRING
    • Application opens: Jan. 5, 2027
    • Deadline: April 16, 2027
    • Decisions are made on a rolling basis until all spots are full. The earlier you apply, the better!

Requirements 

  • 1L, 2L, or LLMs 
  • Resume 
  • Cover Letter  

To learn more about the type of experiences our summer clerks have, click here.

*After you apply, you may be invited to participate in a virtual 20-minute interview with members of the Criminal Division leadership team, which may include Directors of both the Trial Division and Protective Order Divisions.

How to Apply

Please click on the link below to submit your application.

Submit your application (DocuSign)

3L’s & Post-Bar Applicants

Information for 3L and post-bar opportunities is coming soon.  In the meantime, you may submit an application.  Check back here for updates, or email [email protected] to check on the status of your application. 

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Street Address

314 West 11th Street
Room 300
Austin, TX 78701
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Mailing Address

PO Box 1748
Austin, TX 78767

Phone

(512) 854-9415

Fax

(512) 854-9316

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