Students looking for hands-on experience with actual client cases will discover both through Baylor Law School’s Legal Clinics. As part of the School’s commitment to pro bono public service, students step outside the classroom and into the community, meeting and working with clients with real needs and issues—most of whom cannot afford a lawyer.
Baylor Law School Legal Clinics:
- Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic
- New Business Formation / Start-ups
- Non-Profit Formation
- Estate Planning Clinics
- Estate Planning for Veterans and First Responders
- Family Law Clinic
- Uncontested Divorces
- Uncontested Custody Cases
- Immigration Clinics
- Naturalization
- Intellectual Property Law Clinics
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
- Trial Advocacy Clinics
- Juvenile Justice
- Veterans Clinics
- Legal Advice for Veterans
Over the past few years, thousands of Central Texas families have been served by Baylor Law School students, faculty, and volunteer attorneys. Many clinics operate year-round under the supervision of a professor and licensed attorney. Most are voluntary, and all provide students with invaluable experience.
For more information, please contact the Legal Clinics at legalclinics@baylor.edu.
Ready to take your legal education beyond the classroom?
Join Baylor Law School’s legal clinics, where real-world experience meets powerful learning.
CLIENT COUNSELING
Discover what it’s really like to work with clients. In our clinics, you’ll develop essential skills in listening, interviewing, and counseling. Clients rarely present their issues neatly packaged, so you’ll learn to navigate the complexities of human emotions and uncover the facts that truly matter.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Imagine doing the kind of work you’ll face in your future career—right now. Our clinics offer practical training where you gather information, interview clients, draft legal documents, and even try cases. All this, with the guidance of professors and practicing attorneys, provides you with the perfect balance of challenge and support.
GAIN PERSPECTIVE
Step into the shoes of those facing real challenges. Many of our students have their first encounters with people living in poverty or those from diverse backgrounds in our clinics. These experiences will broaden your worldview and shape your understanding of your role as a servant-leader in the legal field.
MASTER TIME MANAGEMENT
Balancing Pro Bono work with the demands of practice is a critical skill for any lawyer. In our clinics, you'll learn how to manage your time effectively, ensuring that public service becomes a seamless part of your professional routine.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
When you help others, you’re not just changing their lives—you’re changing yours. The impact of your work in our clinics will resonate long after you leave Baylor Law School. Seasoned lawyers often say their most rewarding cases were those where they didn’t earn a fee but made a lifelong difference for their clients.
Don’t miss the chance to gain these unique experiences. Join Baylor Law School’s legal clinics and start making a difference today!