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According to the National Law Journal, RWU Law ranks in the top 25 law schools nationally for offering full tuition and half- to- full tuition awards.

These merit-based awards are offered under criteria determined by the Admissions Committee. All students applying to the School of Law are considered for these scholarships; no separate application is required. Questions concerning these awards should be directed to the Admissions Office.

  • $20,000, $30,000, and Full Tuition Honors Scholarships are awarded to admitted students on the basis of exceptional merit. Notification will be sent with the letter of admission from the School of Law. Students must maintain superior academic performance in order to sustain the scholarship in subsequent years.
  • The $18,000 Professor Robert. B Kent Academic Award is offered to select applicants to the RWU Law. Notification will be sent with the letter of admission. Students must maintain superior academic performance in order to sustain the scholarship in subsequent years.
  • Jurisprudence Scholarships of $5,000 or more are offered to select applicants to RWU Law. Notification will be sent with the letter of admission from the School of Law. Students must maintain superior academic performance in order to sustain the scholarship in subsequent years.
  • Dean's Awards are offered to select applicants to the School of Law. Notification will be sent with the letter of admission from the School of Law.
  • Leadership Scholarships are awarded to students who not only show strong academic promise but who the Admissions Committee believes will enter the profession with a willingness to serve as role models in their community, help others surmount obstacles, and have a commitment to public service. These scholarships are awarded at the time of admission.
  • Public Interest Scholarships are awarded to students who not only show strong academic promise but who have shown a strong commitment to public interest work and a willingness to enter into public interest law after graduation. These scholarships are awarded at the time of admission.