Federal Work Study Funding for Public Interest Summer Jobs
TTU Law School is offering an opportunity for students working in summer public interest jobs to apply for the Federal Work Study Program. To be eligible for the Federal Work Study Program funding, students must be eligible to receive financial aid, the employer must fit the category definition, and agree to enter an agreement with Texas Tech. Your first step towards participation is to meet with the Career Center. See Kayla Wimberley or Saige Lee with any questions. Funding and participation are limited so see the Career Center today!
The Law School Career Center will assist students in finding legal internship positions, meet with law students to explain the FWS program, encourage application, and refer students to the Law School Financial Aid Office for assistance. With the law student, the Law School Career Center will communicate with the placement to request participation in the FWS Program to benefit a student who was selected for a summer internship. This will include providing the Off-Campus Work-Student Agreement and Schedule to the placement employer, answering questions, and providing executed documents to designated University or law school personnel.
Program Highlights/Limits
Placement and payment authorized only for work in a legal description as stated in the Job Description appended to the Schedule.
Limited to Texas Tech Law students in good standing.
Maximum disbursement in 2024 is $2,700 based on $15 per hour on average of 30 hours per week for six-week duration.
*Eligible employer: government agency, political subdivision (judge), or non-profit legal agency located in Texas. Only Texas organizations and work conducted in Texas are eligible. Remote/virtual work for an out-of-state organization is not eligible.
Pro bono credit will not be given for compensated hours (towards the graduation or other requirement/recognition).
