Students for Access to Justice
Welcome to the Students for Access to Justice Web Page!
Students for Access to Justice is a student-driven organization that works to develop and sustain a culture of commitment to public service at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Our goal is to connect students with qualified volunteer placement opportunities, including full-time law clerk positions, which confer valuable and competent legal services to those in need and provide intrinsically rewarding professional work experiences to our students. We also offer support and information to students interested in pursuing public interest careers. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our programs!
Mission Statement
“Students for Access to Justice (SATJ) promotes a culture of public service commitment by connecting students with meaningful pro bono volunteer opportunities.”
Core Values of SATJ
(1) CREATE A CULTURE OF COMMITMENT
Develop a sustaining culture of commitment to public service that is widely embraced by the law school community, practicing lawyers and the judiciary.
(2) ESTABLISH MEANINGFUL PRO-BONO OPPORTUNITIES
Connecting students with qualified volunteer placement opportunities which confer valuable and competent legal services to those in need while providing students with intrinsically rewarding professional work experiences.
(3) FOSTER PRO BONO PARTNERSHIP
Match students with practicing attorneys and judges to work on matters to improve the legal system or access to justice enhancing professional development in areas of interest.