Career Fair

Public Interest Law

The Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education was created to foster a pro bono culture within the law school and cultivate graduates who will give back and help those in need.

Public Interest Community

The Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education is the hub of public interest law at RWU Law and we work to foster a pro bono culture within the law school and cultivate graduates who will give back and help those in need, whether through public interest careers or pro bono legal service in their private practice.  We work closely with RWU Law’s Association for Public Interest Law (APIL) and the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) to support their programming. Additionally, we host several events annually, including 1L Public Interest Orientation luncheon to Public Interest pot luck and Pro Bono Celebration week.

We have an active student association, the Association for Public Interest Law, and provide numerous opportunities to help you find rewarding public interest summer internships all over the country. The key to finding a rewarding public interest job is getting as much public interest experience as possible during law school, and we provide you with numerous opportunities to do just that. We subscribe a expansive database for all our students and alumni called Public Service Jobs Directory 

Public Interest Career Fairs & Conferences

We participate in a variety of public interest job fairs. To learn more about the programs please refer to the RWU Law's Career Development Recruitment Programs for more information.  

Champions for Justice Dinner & Public Interest Law Auction

Whether you are a legal enthusiast, a student aspiring to make a difference or a seasoned practitioner, this event is a unique chance to engage with the forefront of legal innovation. To learn more about the dinner, please refer to the Champions for Justice page. 

Alumni 

Graduate Network

Our graduates work in public interest offices all over the country, and we have a vast network of alumni ready, willing, and able to help you with your search in different areas. Please check out the Alumni section on the Career Development page for more information. 

 

Close Course Type Descriptions

Course Types

We have classified RWU Law classes under the following headers. One of the following course types will be attached to each course which will allow students to narrow down their search while looking for classes.

Core Course

Students in the first and second year are required to take classes covering the following aspects of the law—contracts, torts, property, criminal law, civil procedure, and constitutional law, evidence, and professional responsibility.  Along with these aspects, the core curriculum will develop legal reasoning skills.

Elective

After finishing the core curriculum the remaining coursework toward the degree is completed through upper level elective courses.  Students can choose courses that peak their interests or courses that go along with the track they are following.

Seminar

Seminars are classes where teachers and small groups of students focus on a specific topic and the students complete a substantial research paper.

Clinics/Externships

Inhouse Clinics and Clinical Externships legal education is law school training in which students participate in client representation under the supervision of a practicing attorney or law professor.  RWU Law's Clinical Programs offer unique and effective learning opportunities and the opportunity for practical experience while still in law school.