First Year J.D. Applicant
At Roger Williams University School of Law, we seek to enroll a diverse first year J.D. class from across the United States and the world.
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Transfer J.D. Applicant
Transfer students are able to take advantage of our Clinical Guarantee, Affordable Excellence Tuition Guarantee, and utilize both of our campuses in Bristol and Providence.
International J.D. Applicants
At RWU Law, we equip you with the foundational knowledge, skills-based training, and real-world experience you need to hit the ground running as soon as possible.
M.S.L. Applicants
The MSL Program is designed for students who want to bring legal knowledge to their work.
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If you have already been admitted to RWU Law—Congratulations! Deposit now to secure your seat in the next class. Then visit our Accepted Students site to get even more resources to start your law career.
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We invite you to visit with RWU Law and get to know us through a number of panels and events.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office provides information about and access to a variety of funding sources to supplement each student’s available funds.
Commitment to Diversity
Within the group of students deemed qualified, the law school, for several reasons, seeks to admit a class of students with varying backgrounds and experiences.
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Adventures in Law
Terrence Haas, RWU Law Class of 2007 Juris DoctorTerrence Haas L‘07 is an adventurer. In his twenties, he lived off the grid in rural northern Michigan in a shelter with no electricity or water. After law school, he moved to Alaska to become a public defender in a town outside of the state’s road system. In September 2023, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Haas as the Alaska Public Defender.
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Student Ambassadors
Meet RWU Law’s Student Ambassadors. They are a group of current students who generously volunteer with the Office of Admissions.
Law Recruitment
Roger Williams University School of Law spends every fall traveling throughout the country to speak with students.
Accepted Students
Check out our online resource for all the information you need to know leading up to your arrival at the law school.
Recent News
Transforming Adversity into Advocacy
Growing up in a neighborhood in Denver marked by socioeconomic disparities and systemic injustices, 3L Samantha Lobato witnessed the legal system's profound power on the country’s most vulnerable communities. It was this experience that drove Lobato to pursue a legal career, one that she plans on dedicating to serving low-income and marginalized communities.
No Outsiders in RWU Law Professor’s Classroom
As a law professor, Varyani realized that a lack of representation in legal textbooks reflects disparities in who has access to the courts, particularly the appellate courts that make the written decisions that appear in law books. With a new book on systemic racism in property law, Varyani tackles the problem and helps other professors do the same.
First-Year Students Get a Rare Glimpse Inside the Courtroom
The first year of law school builds important foundations for critical thinking, analysis, writing, and more that students will carry with them for years to come. But with all the stress of briefing cases and getting called on in class, 1Ls can sometimes feel a bit removed from the legal careers they’re pursuing. Together, Professor Monica Teixeira de Sousa and Clinical Professor of Law and Associate Director of Pro Bono Programs Suzanne Harrington-Steppen are working to change that.
A Sense of Belonging: Ruth Dimanche 1L
When 1L Ruth Dimanche arrived at Roger Williams University School of Law to attend an accepted students’ event, she did not expect to feel an instant sense of welcome, comfort, and belonging. By the end of that orientation, Dimanche knew RWU Law was the school for her, and since becoming a student, her belief has been repeatedly confirmed.
From the Community, for the Community
Long before she was the Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations at Roger Williams University School of Law, Lorraine Lalli was an aspiring law student. On her admissions essay for RWU Law, she wrote about how she planned to use the skills she learned in law school to give back to the community.
Contact Information
Backer, Adelaide
Assistant Director, School of Law Admissions
401-254-4520abacker@rwu.eduClifford, Wendy
Operations and Communications Administrator
401-254-4512wclifford@rwu.eduDonnelly-Boylen, Michael
Associate Dean, Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives
401-254-4555mdonnelly-boylen@rwu.eduMelgar, Helga
Director of Digital Marketing and Content
401-254-3881hmelgar@rwu.eduVieira, Kate
Director for Admissions
401-254-4511kvieira@rwu.edu