The University of Texas School of Law School announced its first two winners of the UT Co-op Public Interest Award. Inc. Ms. Margo will serve as an Emergency Protective Order Attorney with the Family Violence Protection Team of the Women's Advocacy Project here in Austin.
Public service plays a vital role in society and at our law school.
Through the generosity of the UT Co-op, we are able to honor Jeff and Denise for their leadership in making the courts open to more people in society. The School of Law is committed to educating its students about the value of public service through a number of initiatives, including the creation of the Center for Public Interest Law in early 2000. More than 250 law students volunteered over the past year to assist lawyers, law firms and bar associations help poor persons with pressing legal needs. Students are encouraged to view public service as a vital part of their careers as lawyers. The School of Law established the Public Interest Award this year with generous funding from the UT Co-op.