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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.
- #10Clerkship Placement
US News ranks RWU Law among the best law schools in the country for judicial clerkship placements after graduation.
AFFORDABILITYWe're the most affordable private, ABA law school in the entire Northeast region.
Finding the Perfect Niche
Dasha Brockmeyer, RWU Law Class of 2007 Juris DoctorDasha G. Brockmeyer ’07 reached a career milestone this spring when she was elected partner at the 400-plus-attorney firm of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, practicing mainly in the field of employee benefit law...
Read full storyRWU Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman sits down with Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee to discuss issues of common con… https://t.co/SfTG4FMOVf
RT @myrwu: On the observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 93rd birthday, his profound words and courageous spirit continue to…
RT @Jim_Diamond: Prepping for next week’s law lectures @RWULaw. Crim Pro: What constitutes a search? Tribal Courts/Law: How do tribal philo…
RT @RWULawDean: Pioneering lawyer Sarah Weddington, who passed away this week, successfully argued the landmark case of Roe v. Wade (1973)…
Monsurat Ottun ’16, Associate City Solicitor & Chief Cybersecurity Strategist for the City of Providence, was award… https://t.co/FvybSaWpxG
Recent News
The Dean Meets the Governor
RWU Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman sits down with Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee to discuss issues of common concern to both the Statehouse and the Ocean State's only law school.
RWU Law Remembers Sarah Weddington
The pioneering lawyer, who passed away this week, successfully argued the landmark case of Roe v. Wade (1973), and inspired many on her visits to RWU Law.
'You Have to Adapt to Survive'
How does a newly established immigration law practice weather a hostile administration and a global pandemic? Ask Boston attorney Antonio Massa Viana ’14.
Upcoming Events
- FriJan28
- WedFeb2
- WedFeb9
The 17th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Keynote Address
- Roger Williams University School of Law
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.