The 50 hours must be completed 30 days in advance of the anticipated graduation date. Students may select a pro bono project through a list of approved placements or may create their own projects, but all projects must be approved in advance. The Pro Bono Collaborative budget is approximately $150,000. The Center also uses several undergraduate work-study students to assist with a variety of administrative tasks.The Center was endowed by a generous grant from the Feinstein Foundation. In July 2007 the school made national headlines in the wake of a racist statement made by University trustee Ralph Papitto, for whom the law school was then named, at a Roger Williams board meeting. Others are at various organizations under the supervision of attorneys or other appropriate staff of the agencies. Roger Williams University School of Law Ten Metacom Avenue Bristol, RI 02809 law.rwu.edu. Our focus on undergraduate learning pairs with strong, related master's degree programs.

The School of Law operates a Criminal Defense Clinic, an Immigration Clinic, and the Business Start-Up Clinic in Providence. Across two campuses, one on the water in Bristol, and one in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, students become community and globally-minded citizens through project-based, experiential learning. RWU Law's Clinical Programs offer unique and effective learning opportunities and the opportunity for practical experience while still in law school.At RWU Law, we equip you with the foundational knowledge, skills-based training, and real-world experience you need to hit the ground running as soon as possible.Designed for students who want to bring legal knowledge to their current work or strengthen their career outlook.Find out how you can change the world with a law degree from RWU Law.Designed for working professionals who want to bring legal knowledge to their work. BRISTOL, R.I. -- The Roger Williams University School of Law on Monday announced that its new dean will be Gregory W. Bowman, dean of the West Virginia University College of Law since 2015.

Roger Williams University School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association. In addition, we have recently started a Semester-in-Practice Program through which students may design their own placement anywhere in the country (or outside of the country), with the Program Director's approval, as long as the placement fits within one of our pre-existing externship programs.The Career Development Office hosts public interest law speakers who include national, state and local public interest attorneys and leaders. They create projects for students through developing community partnerships and relationships with the local legal community. BRISTOL, R.I. -- The Roger Williams University School of Law on Monday announced that its new dean will be Gregory W. Bowman, dean of the West Virginia University College of Law since 2015. /content/aba-cms-dotorg/en/groups/center-pro-bono/resources/directory_of_law_school_public_interest_pro_bono_programs/directory/ld88 These scholarships are awarded at the time of admission.The Law School and University provide significant funding for public interest summer stipends.

This figure includes salaries of the Executive Director of the Feinstein Center, the Pro Bono & Experiential Learning Coordinator and a portion of the salaries of the Director of Pro Bono and Community Partnerships and the Associate Director of Pro Bono Programs, and operating expenses. The full-time program application fee at the School of Law at Roger Williams University is $60. The 50 hours must be completed 30 days in advance of the anticipated graduation date. "All students who have been recognized for 100 or more hours of pro bono and the winners of the public service and Pro Bono Collaborative award are listed in the commencement program.Students enrolled in the Judicial, Prosecution, or Public Interest Externship Program work 2, 3, or 5 days each week in a public interest law office, and take a weekly 2-hour seminar. The office of Career Development also hosts brown bags and panel discussions throughout the academic year; several programs each semester are dedicated to public interest employment opportunities.Other Public Interest Job Fairs & Networking Opportunities include:Equal Justice Works Job Fair (Washington, D.C., October)New York University School of Law Public Interest Job Fair (February)The Rhode Island State Government Internship Program: Each fall, 1L and 2L students are invited to interview on-campus with the RI State Government Internship Program for both summer and academic-year internships.