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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 Clerk 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, 2026 – August 7, 2026 (10 weeks)  
  • FALL  
    • Application Deadline:  Nov. 7, 2025  
    • Decisions by:  Jan. 5, 2026  
    • If you are not selected for an interview during the Fall application period, you may apply again during the Spring.  
  • SPRING 
    • Application opens:  Jan. 6, 2026  
    • Deadline: April 17, 2026  
    • 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.

We are also currently accepting Post-Bar Clerkship applications.
Post-Bar Clerkship Dates: Aug. 24, 2026 - Oct. 31, 2026

Please click on the link below to submit your application.  All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.   

https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=037985dc-a197-4975-9596-0613304df305&env=na3&acct=d051fa64-f609-4ccd-8009-1ad580757282&v=2
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

For general questions, email 
TCAOINFO

For press inquiries, email 
TCAOPress