Law students who meet the requirements of LR Gen 206(e), and who wish to appear in a civil or criminal case as Law Student Counsel in this Court, must complete the Application to Appear as Law Student Counsel which is available below. The completed application, along with a recommendation from the dean of the law school, should be emailed to the Clerk’s Office at lsc@rid.uscourts.gov. Complete instructions on how to submit a Motion to Appear as Law Student Counsel can be found below along with other helpful materials:
- Instructions Regarding Appearances by Law Student
- Application to Appear as Law Student Counsel
- Motion to Appear as Law Student Counsel (government representation)
- Motion to Appear as Law Student Counsel (certification from client needed)
- LR Gen 206(e)
For questions or information pertaining to the law student counsel admission process, please contact the Clerk's Office at (401) 752-7200.