You are encouraged to contact the Office
of Admissions if you have any questions.
Some of our most frequently asked questions
and the answers to those questions are listed
below.
When is the application deadline?
You are encouraged to submit your application
as soon as possible due to space limitations.
We are on rolling admissions.
What does "rolling admissions"
mean?
Decisions are made on an ongoing basis from
mid-December through August.
As the application deadline draws near,
there are fewer seats left to fill. Thus,
students are encouraged to apply as early
as possible.
Do you have a cut-off point for
LSAT and GPA?
We do not have a specific cut-off point.
However, these two factors are very important
when we review a student's application.
Other factors we consider include the personal
statement, work experience, volunteer experiences,
life experience, internships and letters
of recommendation.
What do you specialize in? We offer a variety of electives,
and there are a plethora of opportunities
for practical experience in internships,
clinics and clerkships.
What opportunities are available
for internships, etc.? As the only law school in the state
of Rhode Island, the opportunities for internships
and clerkships abound.
Students are encouraged to participate
in the opportunities outside of the classroom
such as placement with a clerkship, internship,
or in our student-run clinics in downtown
Providence.
What is your student faculty ratio? The student faculty ratio is 20:1.
Our professors are very accessible, and
students are encouraged to call upon them
for help whenever they need it.
What is Bristol like?
Bristol is a charming and historic small
town (approximately 22,000 residents) located
on Narragansett Bay.
A classic New England coastal town, Bristol
is home to 5 museums, Colt State Park, and
is the beginning of the 17-mile East Bay
Bike Path, which ends in Providence.
It is conveniently located within a short
drive from Providence and Newport, and is
only one hour south of Boston, Massachusetts.
Do I have to wait to apply until
after I take the LSAT? You are encouraged to apply as
soon as possible, however, no decision will
be made on your application until we have
received your LSDAS report form Law Services.
Do you require letters of recommendation?
They are not required, but they are certainly
encouraged and will be taken into consideration
when we review your application.
You can use the LSDAS service to submit
them, or you can send them directly to us.
Keep in mind that your application is considered
complete without letters of recommendation
and will be reviewed if we do not receive
them before your file becomes complete.
Do you offer any scholarships?
Yes, we have a number of scholarships that
are awarded annually. Our scholarships are
merit-based, and they range up to full tuition.
For more information on specific scholarships,
please refer to the scholarship section
of this web site or contact the Office of
Admissions.
