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Posted by David
Logan
03/30/2011 at 04:25 PM
For 24 years, the Robert Cover Public Interest Retreat has been a highlight of the academic year for the law students, lawyers, and legal academics who are committed to the tough, but deeply rewarding work of public interest practice. Sponsored by SALT (the Society of American Law Teachers), this year’s program was sponsored by RWU Law and attendees from 27 law schools sold out the all available reservations.
Here is some commentary: first, from Hazel Weiser (Executive Director of SALT):
Roger Williams law students, led by the charismatic Jamie Rhodes (2L), organized the Cover Retreat...
Posted by David
Logan
04/30/2010 at 12:00 AM
The Feinstein Institute for Legal Service is the hub of public interest activities at RWUSOL, and it has been an eventful spring semester.
The APIL Auction was held on February 26th, and it turned out to be a smashing success. Students, faculty, staff, judges and lawyers mingled at the elegant Federal Reserve in Providence. The event raised over $17,000 to support students who will work at public interest jobs this summer. Auction proceeds supplement the $50,000 provided by the Law School and University President Roy Nirschel for these valuable, hands-on experiences. Last year, 28 students...
Posted by David
Logan
10/27/2009 at 12:00 AM
We are extremely proud of the rich array of public interest programs offered at RWU, and the fact that our program is ranked #2 in New England by National Jurist magazine . I am delighted to announce a major gift that will ensure the future of one of our important initiatives, our unique Pro Bono Collaborative.
Read on...
And now this from today’s Providence Journal.