Law Clerk or Extern – Criminal Legal Program (Spring 2027)

Job overview

The Law Clerk or Extern – Criminal Legal Program role is primarily remote in Texas, with the option to work from TCRP offices in Austin, Houston, or Alamo and travel for specified activities. Compensation is for academic credit. The Texas Civil Rights Project’s Criminal Legal Program works with impacted communities on criminal-legal-system reform and reducing the harms of incarceration. Under attorney supervision, the clerk or extern supports civil-rights advocacy through legal research, drafting, case analysis, case management, trial preparation, and community outreach. The role offers hands-on experience assisting attorneys across investigations, advocacy planning, litigation, and court proceedings.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research
• assist with drafting memoranda, briefs, and other documents
• review case law, statutes, and regulations
• participate in meetings, hearings, and court proceedings
• support case management and trial preparation
• contribute to community outreach and education initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

law clerk

extern

criminal legal program

civil rights

legal research

legal writing

case management

trial preparation

community outreach

remote in texas

academic credit

texas civil rights project

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hands-on experience in civil-rights law and advocacy.

Why this role

Academic-credit placement with attorney mentorship, including at least weekly one-to-one meetings; summer clerks are asked to commit at least 400 hours, typically 40 hours per week for ten weeks.

About the employer

OFICINA LEGAL DEL PUEBLO UNIDO, INC. is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.