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The University of Texas School of Law, founded in 1883, is a prestigious academic institution ranking among the top 14 law schools in the country. The tradition of excellence includes established Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs that combine academic rigor with experiential education. Offering an unmatched return on investment, Texas Law students receive a top-tier legal education, graduate with a lower than average debt load and become passionate professionals who make a difference in the world. Texas Law is consistently recognized nationally for its affordability and the depth and breadth of its faculty expertise, curriculum and clinical offerings. It is a leading provider of legal talent to employers throughout the state. Located on The University of Texas at Austin campus in a vibrant and thriving city, Texas Law is just miles from the State Capitol and attracts a student body that is geographically, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse. Careers at the most venerable law firms, the chambers of the highest courts and prominent organizations protecting civil and human rights start at Texas Law.

College Track is a comprehensive college completion program. Our students benefit from a 10‑year integrated program that helps them overcome obstacles on the path to a bachelor’s degree and a meaningful career, in pursuit of a life of opportunity, choice, and power. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program offers academic, financial, and personalized support to help students persist through college and graduate. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have thirteen centers located in communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with 4,052 scholars and 1,388 alumni on the path to upward social mobility. College Track scholars graduate from college at a rate that is two and a half times the national average for first-generation college students from low-income communities. 89% of our recent graduates are employed full-time or in grad school, and 1 in 3 graduates complete college with no debt. By supporting our students to maximize the value of their college degree—minimize student loan debt, secure internships, and limit the need to work while in college—we prepare them to succeed in the 21st-century economy. To learn more, visit www.collegetrack.org.