Admission

Choose Your Path to a Degree In Law

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    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.

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    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.

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    M.S.L. Applicants

    The MSL Program is designed for students who want to bring legal knowledge to their work.

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Deposit Portal for Admitted Students

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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Experience RWU Law

We invite you to visit with RWU Law and get to know us through a number of panels and events. 

Get to Know Us
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Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office provides information about and access to a variety of funding sources to supplement each student’s available funds.

Learn About Financial Aid
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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.

Learn About Our Commitment
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Sign our Guestbook

Thanks for visiting our website! We hope you have found it interesting and informative. Now that you know a little bit about us, please take a moment to tell us more about yourself. By signing our Guest Book, we will be sure to keep you up-to-date with RWU Law information, news, and events.

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Justin Pruett L'11

More Than Words: Insurance lawyer Justin Pruett L’11 takes a different route into the courtroom

Justin Pruett, RWU Law Class of 2011 Juris Doctor

Years ago, Pruett was “the guy who wouldn’t shut up in my English class.” Today, Pruett handles the malpractice litigation docket for HCA Healthcare, one of the largest for-profit healthcare systems in the U.S. He analyzes the factual and legal merits along with the insurance implications for each of the hundreds of cases his team handles.

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More About RWU Law

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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.

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Law Recruitment

Roger Williams University School of Law spends every fall traveling throughout the country to speak with students.

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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

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    Better Than He Found it

    When Ben Peters L'25 first arrived at RWU Law, he didn't know a single person. And that was the point. Having spent his entire life in West Virginia, Peters came to Rhode Island to expand his horizons in a different region and was also drawn to the joint degree program which offered a Masters in Marine Affairs at the University of Rhode Island.

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    Charting a New Course: From Navy Officer to Legal Advocate

    Susannah Johnson L'25 followed a non-traditional path to law school, serving as a Surface Warfare Officer for eight years before enrolling at RWU Law. After years of service in the United States Navy, she has found a new mission: using the law to serve her community.

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    Protecting the Waters

    The ocean holds a special place in the heart of current 3L and avid surfer Julia Meskis ‘25. In fact, her love of the waters has completely shaped her career goals, as she plans to ultimately use her law degree to protect the ocean for future generations.

  • Sara Jane Pruell L'25

    All the Right Reasons

    Sarah Jane Pruell L'25 reflects on her journey to law school and her years as a part-time student juggling work, school, and two young children, one of whom was born shortly before summer term exams.

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