The Texas Access to Justice Commission created the Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (Texas SLRAP) in 2003 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

The deadline for 2011-12 has passed.  For information on the 2012-13 program and deadline,  please check back in March 2012.

Application Memo

Program Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

New Applicant Application

Current Recipient Application

Helping Lawyers Who Help Low-income Texans

For the 2010-11 grant year, approximately 126 lawyers are receiving Student Loan Repayment Assistance. These attorneys carry an average student loan debt of $86,369. Their average monthly loan payments total $685 yet their average yearly salary was less than $46,900.

Donate to the Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program.

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Statement on News Regarding the Hold on Low Interest Rates and the Effect on Legal Aid Programs

Dec. 15, 2011

Texas Senator Kirk Watson to Receive Texas Access to Justice Legislative Hero Award

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Statement on Funding Cuts to Texas LSC-funded Legal Aid Programs

Nov. 4, 2011

State Bar Gives $1.75 Million for Student Loan Repayment Program

Oct. 25, 2011

Texas Joins in National Pro Bono Celebration: Supreme Court of Texas Issues Resolution

Oct. 3, 2011

Rep. Pete Gallego Reappointed to TAJF Board

Sept. 29, 2011

Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section Donates $30,000 to TAJF

Sept. 27, 2011

First State Bank (Ennis) Becomes Prime Partner

Sept. 13, 2011

First State Bank of Mineral Wells Becomes Prime Partner

Sept. 7, 2011

Roland Johnson Appointed to TAJF Board of Directors

Aug. 29, 2011

Tate Reappointed Chair of TAJF Board of Directors

July 21, 2011

Commission and Foundation Applaud the Texas Legislature for Providing Funding for State's Legal Aid System

June 27, 2011

Texas Legislature Issues Joint Resolution Commending the State Supreme Court for Its Efforts to Preserve Access to Justice for All Texans in Legislature

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