Providence Law Schools & Programs

Providence College, a four-year school, offers degrees for paralegals and legal assistants. Johnson & Wales University and Rhode Island College offer undergraduate criminal justice degrees. For those wanting to complete two-year degrees or certifications in legal fields, the criminal justice and legal studies department of the Community College of Rhode Island has programs in law enforcement and paralegal studies.


Law Schools, Programs & Courses in Providence
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.


Why Providence is a Great Place to Study Law

Providence is the capital of Rhode Island and home to many state and private programs that are dedicated to justice and law enforcement. Providence has a number of mid-size law firms, including Burns & Levinson, which recently merged with a science and technology group and now provides both high-tech and scientific expertise. Providence's biggest law firms include Edwards & Angell LLP, one of the country's largest education practices, and Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP, a full-service law firm that works with individuals and businesses.


Other Resources for Law Education and Careers in Providence
  • Rhode Island State Law Library
  • Rhode Island Bar Association
  • Rhode Island Paralegal Association
  • Rhode Island Justice Commission
  • State of Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General
  • Law - Employers in Providence
  • Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
  • Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
  • Tillinghast Licht LLP
  • Holland & Knight LLP
  • Shechtman, Halperin, Savage LLP
  • Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP
  • Morrison Mahoney LLP
  • Providence Police Department

  • Law - Internship Opportunities in Providence
  • Rhode Island State Government
  • United States Attorney's Office, District of Rhode Island
  • Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender
  • Family Life Center
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