Texas A&M Law and the Justice Reform Foundation (JRF), a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming the criminal justice system, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to open a Criminal Defense Clinic, aimed at providing pro bono defense for those charged in criminal cases.
Through this collaboration, JRF will fund a staff attorney position for at least three years. The staff attorney will be named the Justice Reform Foundation Practitioner-in-Residence, will lead the clinic at the law school, and oversee the work conducted by its students.
“The U.S. Constitution guarantees every accused person the right to fairness and effective assistance of counsel. For many, having access to a strong but affordable defense is simply out of reach,” said Justin Magnuson, president of the Justice Reform Foundation. “This partnership represents a powerful synergy of education, pro bono legal services, community outreach, and our commitment to addressing systemic issues within the criminal justice system. As we embark on this exciting new chapter,…….Read More
