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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 tuition guarantee 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
$37,525The tuition rate is guaranteed to every member of the class entering in 2019 making us the most affordable private, ABA law school in the entire Northeast region.
From Marriage Equality to Amazon
Marek Bute, RWU Class of 2005 Juris DoctorMarek P. Bute ’05 has a business law dream job as corporate counsel with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (“Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds,” he allows.) But his most stunning achievement to date may be his work representing a same-sex couple in the case of Sevcik v. Sandoval, which successfully overturned Nevada’s law against gay marriage – helping set the stage for Obergefell v. Hodges, in which the U.S. Supreme Court overturned such bans nationally less than a year later.
Read full storyRT @MichaelYelnosky: .@RWULaw alumni Jonathan Greene and Dan Marusak have formed Greene & Marusak LLC, a law firm in Providence focused on…
RT @MichaelYelnosky: .@RWULaw alumna Alexandra Pezzello has been named a partner at @PSHlaw. She clerked for Justice Robinson of SCOTRI af…
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RT @MichaelYelnosky: The new Attorney General of Maine is an @RWULaw grad. In a conversation Thursday, Frey credited @RWULaw. “Roger Willi…
RT @myrwu: The @AP reports in @HoustonChron: Massachusetts' 1st black woman DA to speak at @RWULaw https://t.co/kN63eVJHI4 via @houstonchron
Recent News
Meet Maine’s New AG, Aaron Frey ’08
As attorney general, Frey will focus on Maine's opioid crisis, criminal justice reform, environmental safeguards and relations with its tribal nations.
Boston's New DA Will Deliver MLK Address
The first African-American woman to serve as District Attorney in Massachusetts, Rachael Rollins will deliver one of her first public addresses here at RWU Law on January 23. Her topics will include mass incarceration and criminal justice reform.
Three RWU Law Graduates Nominated for State Judgeships
BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University School of Law on Monday applauded Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s nomination of new state judges, including three RWU Law graduates. Melissa R. DuBose was
Upcoming Events
- FriJan18
Info Session for Prospective Students
RWU Law Main Campus- 10 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809 - WedJan23
A Conversation with Rachael Rollins: Boston's New District Attorney
Roger Williams University School of Law Room 285 - FriJan25
Champions for Justice
Omni Hotel, One West Exchange Street, Providence, RI
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.