Kyle Rocha received his B.A. from Roger Williams University.  During undergrad he studied abroad in London.  He hopes to work for either the state or federal government as a prosecutor after law school.

On the community at RWU Law:
If you are looking for a close-knit community that takes pride in legal education then RWU is the place for you.  During the first year students are divided into small sections that emphasize students working closely together and developing friendships.  It does not take long for students to become friendly with each other.  There is often a multitude of out-of-school activities hosted by the RWU community so your classmates become much more than people you just sit next to in class.  Coming together as a community is a major focal point for the School of Law.

On faculty/student interactions:
The faculty at RWU is second to none when it comes to interacting with their students.  Rarely, if ever, can you attend at RWUSOL event without encountering at least several faculty members.  Every teacher I have had during my law school career has strongly encouraged students to come to their offices outside of class to discuss everything from the current topics in class to offering help with a job search, or assistance with starting a new club or organization. The faculty at RWU takes pride in making sure that they are involved in their students’ legal education and not just a face in front of the classroom.

On his summer job experience:
This past summer I worked at the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office which was a very rewarding experience in a multitude of ways.  It was great a feeling to get through the first year of law school and actually apply some of the principles I learned to real life cases.  Furthermore, it was great to meet and work alongside lawyers with many years of experience and gain their invaluable insight as to the work I was doing. By working at the Attorney General’s office I was able to gain a vast knowledge of the inner workings of our court system and how our state government intertwines with the law on a daily basis.

On preparing for law school:
Whether you are 24 or 44 law school will probably be one the most challenging tasks you will take on in life. In order to prepare for law school you must be ready to devote all of your time and energy to becoming a student of the law. This means taking the summer before law school to prepare.  At the beginning you will be faced with a new way of thinking and reading, a way that you have never faced before and will require much time.  To be sure you have as much time as possible to devote to school try and get all of your affairs in order before school starts such as housing arrangements, doctor’s appointments, etc… Also, be sure to take plenty of time for yourself the summer before law school so you are relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to hit the ground running for this new and exciting chapter in your life. Finally, once school starts don’t be over worrisome or stress yourself out, as long as you do what the professors ask of you and get involved, you will be fine and enjoy a  successful career in the world of the law.

Kyle Rocha

Cranston, RI