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Our priority deadline is April 1, 2017.

2017 Online Applications

Please note that the degree required to sit for the bar exam and practice law is the Juris Doctor, or JD. By contrast, the Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is designed for anyone who could benefit from  a formal understanding of the law but  does not need the three-year JD degree. The MSL program is not intended to prepare students for the JD program. Under ABA regulations, credits from the MSL program cannot count towards a JD degree. For complete details, visit law.rwu.edu/MSL.

• Fall 2017 - First Year Student Application - note that first year students may apply for fall term only.
• Spring 2017 - Transfer Student Application
• Spring 2017 - Visiting Student Application
• Summer 2017 - Transfer Student Application
• Fall 2017 - Transfer Student Application
• Fall 2017 - Visiting Student Application

This service is provided in partnership with the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). LSAC provides an online application that allows you to write, store, and send attachments (e.g. résumés, extended answers to questions, personal history statements, etc.).

Your information will be available to us for retrieval once your application has been submitted with electronic payment. 

Any questions or comments should be directed to: 

Michael Donnelly-Boylen
Assistant Dean of Admissions

Roger Williams University School of Law
Ten Metacom Avenue
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-4555
(800) 633-2727
Fax (401) 254-4516
admissions@rwu.edu