RWU Law
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Juris Doctor (JD)
Few degrees are more versatile than the Juris Doctor, whatever your professional interest: private practice, public interest, government, litigation, corporate, marine, educational or elsewhere.
Master of Studies in Law (MSL)
Designed especially for students who want to bring deep legal skill and know-how to their existing career focus, but not actually practice law.
Why RWU Law?
Social Justice
At RWU Law, we believe that lawyers should use their legal skills to serve their communities – and that pro bono service in law school can set the stage for a lifetime of invaluable social contributions.
RWU Law is ranked #11 on National Jurist's 2026 list of top law schools for social justice, the result of hard work and dedication to social justice by so many at RWU Law.
Guaranteed Clinical Experience
RWU Law guarantees that every qualified student will be afforded a substantial, hands-on clinical experience. You tell us: where do you want to go? The possibilities are virtually limitless.
Affordable Tuition
Our affordable tuition makes us the best-priced ABA-accredited private law school in the Northeast. Lower tuition. Higher value. That's RWU Law.
Rhode Island's Law School
As the state's one and only law school, RWU Law is able to offer you a level of access, connection and experience that few institutions can rival – helping you have an impact today, and make a difference now ...
Protecting Coasts, Shaping Policy
Kevin Sloan, RWU Law Class of 2021When Kevin Sloan L‘21 was a 2L, he took a course on ocean and coastal law and policy. He already knew he wanted to work in environmental law and policy; yet at the time, he had no intention of entering the world of coastal policy. However, just two weeks into the course, Sloan was hooked. Now entering his fifth year working at the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (RI CRMC), Sloan credits that one class with completely altering his career arc.
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Expanding Access and Equity: RWU Law’s CLE Series Supports Rhode Island Attorneys
RWU Law has launched a new online Continuing Legal Education series designed not only to meet Rhode Island’s evolving CLE requirements for attorneys, but to serve as a resource for lawyers across the state. This mission-driven initiative reflects the law school’s broader commitment to public service and legal education, not only for students and alumni, but for the legal community.
RWU Law Opens Coastal Resilience Clinic to Visiting Students for Summer 2026
This summer marks a significant step forward for RWU Law's Coastal Resilience Law and Policy Clinic. Now entering its fourth year, the clinic is expanding access beyond RWU Law’s student body. For the first time, visiting students from ABA-accredited law schools will be able to join RWU Law students in this immersive, four-credit experience.
Ahmir Kenyatta L’27: Defining His Own Path as a 2L Transfer
Since arriving for his 2L year in the fall, Kenyatta has been deliberate about building the skills and experience necessary to pursue his goal of becoming a Special Victims Unit prosecutor. He says RWU Law’s emphasis on experiential learning, mentorship, and community engagement has allowed him to shape his legal education in alignment with that purpose.
Roger Williams University School of Law Launches Spring CLE Series for Rhode Island Attorneys
RWU Law’s online program expands affordable, practice-focused continuing legal education opportunities across the Ocean State.
Roger Williams University Marks Fred Korematsu Day with Reflection on Rights and Responsibility
Campus and community leaders came together to reflect on civil rights icon Fred Korematsu’s lifelong advocacy and the continued importance of protecting constitutional freedoms.
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Institutes and Programs
Feinstein Center for Pro Bono and Experiential Education
This center connects students and faculty with community organizations to provide pro bono legal services to those in need and to help students to gain valuable practical legal experience.
Marine Affairs Institute
The Marine Affairs Institute prepares law students to enter the exciting field of ocean and coastal law and policy by providing them with strong academic credentials and practical experiences that help them be practice-ready upon graduation.
Institute for Race and the Law
The innovative Institute for Race and the Law aims to transform the landscape of legal education, drive justice reform through legal scholarship, and address root causes of systemic inequality.