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The stated mission of the University of Houston Law Center is to provide students with a quality legal
education and the skills necessary for a successful career, and to serve as a hub for innovative research
and legal scholarship.
An important third role is to reach out and actively engage the community with the goal of
strengthening ties and making the neighborhood — and city of Houston — a better place to live. While
the Law Center’s academic credentials are well established, the school’s commitment to public service
and educational offerings has grown dramatically in recent years to the benefit of both students and

the general public. Thousands of people have learned about their legal rights or received free legal help
through the school’s clinical programs; others have witnessed court sessions on campus or listened
as speakers explained important issues of the day; school children have been mentored; food banks
staffed; and even parks cleaned of debris.
These are just a few of the community service programs and activities sponsored by the Law Center
and supported by students, faculty and staff. Read on for details about these and other efforts:

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