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  • Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Lecture

    FriJan24
    Law School Room 262

    REGISTER HERE Please join Roger Williams University School of Law for our Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Lecture featuring Keynote Speaker Justice Melissa A. Long, Rhode Island...

  • Words of Wisdom by The Hon. William E. Smith

    WedFeb19
    - RWU Law | Bristol Campus

    The Hon. William E. Smith of the United States District Court of the District of Rhode Island advised President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. he would become a Senior Judge on January 1, 2025. Join the Federal...

  • 31st Annual Barrister's Ball

    SatMar1
    - Omni Providence Hotel

    Sponsored by the Student Bar Association 6:00 PM Meet & Greet 7:00 PM Dinner and Dancing Omni Providence Hotel One West Exchange Street Providence, Rhode Island Check back for event ticket information...

  • Sixth ANNUAL WOMEN IN LAW LEADERSHIP LECTURE

    WedMar5
    - RWU Law Bristol Campus

    The sixth annual Roger Williams University School of Law Women in Law Leadership Lecture will feature Rochelle Garza, President, Texas Civil Rights Project, and Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights...

  • Champions for Justice

    ThuMar27
    - Graduate by Hilton Providence

    Register Here Graduate by Hilton Providence 11 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island 6:00 - 8:00 PM Reception & Honorees Awarded Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a student aspiring to make a...

  • Labor and Employment Law Conference

    FriApr4
    - RWU Law | Bristol Campus | Law 283

    URI’s Schmidt Center for Labor Relations and Human Resources is presenting its Labor and Employment Law Conference on Friday, April 4, 2025. This year, the Center’s 37th Annual Labor and Employment...

  • School of Law Commencement

    FriMay16
    All Day RWU Bristol Campus

    We invite law school graduates and their guests to visit the Roger Williams University commencement webpage for the most up to date information on the 2025 Commencement Ceremony and related events...

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Course Types

We have classified RWU Law classes under the following headers. One of the following course types will be attached to each course which will allow students to narrow down their search while looking for classes.

Core Course

Students in the first and second year are required to take classes covering the following aspects of the law—contracts, torts, property, criminal law, civil procedure, and constitutional law, evidence, and professional responsibility.  Along with these aspects, the core curriculum will develop legal reasoning skills.

Elective

After finishing the core curriculum the remaining coursework toward the degree is completed through upper level elective courses.  Students can choose courses that peak their interests or courses that go along with the track they are following.

Seminar

Seminars are classes where teachers and small groups of students focus on a specific topic and the students complete a substantial research paper.

Clinics/Externships

Inhouse Clinics and Clinical Externships legal education is law school training in which students participate in client representation under the supervision of a practicing attorney or law professor.  RWU Law's Clinical Programs offer unique and effective learning opportunities and the opportunity for practical experience while still in law school.