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Jayson Cooley '11
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A rich academic environment.

A dynamic student culture.

RWU Law is a rich, multi-dimensional community.You’ll spend plenty of time hitting the books, but we also offer an engaging array of extracurricular resources and activities to help make your time here productive and fulfilling – physically and socially, as well as intellectually and professionally.

Mentally fatigued after class? RWU’s spectacular Recreation Center is just a few steps away, featuring a fully equipped gym, squash courts, yoga and relaxation classes, basketball courts and an indoor swimming pool. Or if the weather's nice, why not grab a kayak (rental is free for students) and take a paddle around Mount Hope Bay.

Hungry? Take a break at the Law School Bistro, or head over to the RWU Dining Commons, an impressive facility offering dining options that cater to every taste and appetite, with a focus on organic and locally grown foods.

Time to get back to work? Study in RWU Law's impressive, state-of-the-art Law Library -- or find a quiet spot in one of the many nooks sprinkled through the law school building. 

From the Multi-Cultural Law Students Association to the Federalist Society, from the Maritime Law Association to the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, there are student groups for every legal, political and personal interest.

And law-related extracurricular options abound. A few examples:

  • The Roger Williams University Law Review allows top students to write and edit for our academic law journal.
  • The Moot Court Board offers many chances to hone your appellate advocacy skills – with the state supreme court presiding over the final round of our main intra-school competition.
  • Roger Williams Moot Court Teams have a national reputation for excellence, and 2009 was one of our best years yet.

Upcoming Events

Commencement 2012

Commencement 2012

School of Law Commencement
MAY
18
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
School of Law, Bristol, R.I.
C.L.E. - Introduction to Veterans Affairs Benefits
MAY
22
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
RWU Metro Center, 150 Washington Street, Providence, R.I.
Pro Bono Collaborative Cocktail Reception
MAY
31
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
One Citizens Plaza Rotunda
Law Alumni Association Annual Breakfast Meeting
JUN
14
7:45 am - 9:15 am
Rhode Island Convention Center - First Floor West Lobby, Providence
Philadelphia Area Alumni Reception
JUN
27
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Maggiano's Little Italy, 1201 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa.