The Feinstein Institute for
Legal Service, established in 1997 by a generous
grant from the Feinstein Foundation, was
created to produce an enduring culture of
public service among law students at Roger
Williams University School of Law.
The Institute provides opportunities
for students that emphasize the value and
habit of service to the community. As part
of the School of Law's commitment to public
service, all students are required to perform
20 hours of uncompensated law-related public
service in order to graduate.
The purpose of the graduation requirement
is threefold
to incorporate public service into the
law school experience and to encourage
and nurture the habit of providing pro
bono legal services.
to engage students in the delivery of
important legal services to underserved
populations and the community.
to develop students' legal skills and knowledge
through hands-on experience working with
public interest lawyers.
The
Public
Service Program Guidecontains all the information
students will need to complete their public
service requirement. For individual forms,
please scroll to bottom.
