The Texas Access to Justice Commission created the Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (Texas SLRAP) in 2002 to assist attorneys who choose to pursue careers in legal aid in Texas. Low salaries coupled with high student loan debt make it difficult or impossible for lawyers to accept employment at legal aid or stay in those jobs long term. The Texas SLRAP is a critical part of increasing access to justice for low income individuals.

The Texas Access to Justice Foundation administers and funds the program.

Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program Application Process

Application guidelines and program qualifications

New Applicant Application

Current Recipient Application

Helping Lawyers Who Help Low-income Texans

For the 2007-2008 grant year, 45 lawyers are receiving Student Loan Repayment Assistance. These attorneys carry an average student loan debt of $85,400. Their average monthly loan payments total $526, yet their average yearly salary was less than $42,200. Attorneys with the following programs are currently receiving assistance:

• Legal Aid Society of Lubbock
• Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
• South Texas School of Law General Civil Clinic
• International Rescue Committee
• Legal Services of NorthWest Texas
• Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
• Family Haven Crisis and Resource Center
• Diocesan Migrant Refugee and Services, Inc.
• Texas Civil Rights Project
• Political Asylum Project of Austin

Donate to the Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program.

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