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How will you change your world?
Juris Doctor (JD)
Few degrees are more versatile than the Juris Doctor, whatever your professional interest: private practice, public interest, government, litigation, corporate, marine, educational or elsewhere!
Master of Studies in Law (MSL)
Designed especially for students who want to bring deep legal skill and know-how to their existing career focus, but not actually practice law.
Why RWU Law?
The Only Law School In RI
As the state's one and only law school, RWU Law is able to offer you a level of access, connection and experience that few institutions can rival – helping you have an impact today, and make a difference now ...
Guaranteed Clinical Experience
RWU Law guarantees that every qualified student will be afforded a substantial, hands-on clinical experience. You tell us: where do you want to go? The possibilities are virtually limitless.
Social Justice
At RWU Law, we believe that lawyers should use their legal skills to serve their communities – and that pro bono service in law school can set the stage for a lifetime of invaluable social contributions.
Affordable Tuition
Our affordable tuition makes us the best-priced ABA-accredited private law school in the Northeast. Lower tuition. Higher value. That's RWU Law.
Facts at a Glance
- 100%Gain Experience
All of our students graduate with experiential education.
2 CampusesOur Bristol seaside campus provides the backdrop for your legal education. Our Providence experiential campus gives you the experience you seek in your third year.
- #21In Public Interest
Our Public Interest Program is ranked among the best in the country by PreLaw Magazine
AFFORDABILITYWe're the most affordable private, ABA law school in the entire Northeast region.
Workers' Compensation Judge
The Honorable Keith A. Cardoza, Jr., RWU Class of 2010 Juris Doctor“I am an Associate Judge on the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Court. I preside over cases between employees and employers regarding all aspects of injuries allegedly sustained while working and any medical treatment which stems...
Read full storyProfessor Andrew Horwitz, Director of RWU Law's Criminal Defense Clinic, on what's next for Derek Chauvin. https://t.co/SDk1z1cw9i
RT @RWULawDean: The verdict against Derek Chauvin matters—but it was a unique confluence of events and much work lies ahead. Police reform.…
RT @MichaelYelnosky: .@RWULaw alumnus Matt Strauss has been named to the RI's Ethics Commission. https://t.co/BenCD5CV8s via @projo
RT @MichaelYelnosky: Last year, when Covid turned @myrwu @RWULaw in Bristol into a bit of a ghost town an osprey family set up shop abo…
Madison Picard '22 on empathy and the world of civil public interest law. https://t.co/zMFKNdUWc2https://t.co/knCu8fq9uE
Recent News
Making a Difference Together
RWU Law's extended family gathered Thursday night for an 'online edition' of its signature Champions for Justice event, raising funds for the school's public service legal initiatives in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and beyond.
RWU Law Alumnae Will Address Ginsburg Legacy, Workplace Gender Equity
The Honorable Elizabeth Ortiz ’10, associate justice of the R.I. Family Court, and Alyse Antone Smith '18, of the R.I. Attorney General's Office, will discuss RBG's indelible imprint on issues of gender equity in the workplace.
Meet the RBG Essay Contest Winners!
Last December, RWU Law invited Ocean State students from grades K through 12 to submit essays and artworks on how they have been inspired by the legacy of late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And now, without further ado, here are the winning essays.
Upcoming Events
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Institutes and Programs
Feinstein Center for Pro Bono and Experiential Education
This center connects students and faculty with community organizations to provide pro bono legal services to those in need and to help students to gain valuable practical legal experience.
Marine Affairs Institute
The Marine Affairs Institute prepares law students to enter the exciting field of ocean and coastal law and policy by providing them with strong academic credentials and practical experiences that help them be practice-ready upon graduation.
Business Law Program
Our Business Law Program provides students with a sound foundation in the principles and practice of business law through clinics, externships and coursework.