Touro Law Center — Local services in Town of Islip

This review is based on the actual pro Bono work requested of Touro for my impoverished sister who needed to be integrated into Medicaid and all related are many states away.

Basically this involved processing the Medicaid application which they struggled to do. Ultimately, a paid attorney had to gather the signatures for Touro. Their knowledge of the welfare system was shockingly low in retrospect and there was a general apathy to the tasks they engaged. I regret engaging them as the cost of delays and lack of attentiveness to details exceeded any legal cost savings. Apathy, lack of curiosity, you’re made to feel socially indebted as their service is “free” throughout the process. It’s a rather stereotypical characterization of “public defenders”.

This is just one experience and isn’t designed to negate other positives that others may list. I wish all the best but my review is objectively honest to my experience. Unless you have no better service options I’d...

As an alumni of this school I can honestly say it was one the best experiences I had. All experiences come with ups and downs, but at the end this school, along with its professors made my experience one that has helped me grow into a great student and soon to be attorney. The professors are some of the nicest and most genuine people I have ever met and want to see you succeed. The school itself offered me countless opportunities which, based on my experience at other law schools I...

As a 2L at Touro Law I can say with 100% certainty that my law school supports it's students like a family. Our professors and the administration are always available to answer questions, and provide invaluable guidance. My involvement in judicial externships in both State and Federal Court have been an unbelievable learning experience....