At Roger Williams, you will be immersed
in complex legal theory while developing
practical lawyering skills that will serve
you in the profession.
As the only law school in Rhode Island,
the school holds a virtual franchise throughout
the school year on student clerkship opportunities
with federal and state judges, state offices,
and agencies.
Our clinical offerings in Community Justice
and Legal Assistance, Criminal Defense, and
Mediation afford our students valuable
experience working with real clients on
real cases.
We offer many unique programs that will
enhance your educational experience. Our
Feinstein Institute for Legal Service immerses
students in an enriching public interest
experience.
Our Marine Affairs Institute, a joint venture
with the University of Rhode Island, gives
students an opportunity to explore the legal,
economic, and policy aspects of the development
of the oceans and coastal zones.
Our distinctive study abroad programs in
London and Lisbon, as well as our Portuguese-American
Comparative Law Center allow students to
place their legal education in a global
perspective.
Our joint degree programs in Criminal Justice,
Labor Relations and Human Resources, and Marine
Affairs offer the
opportunity for cross disciplinary study.
