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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 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
$37,525We're 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.
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RT @MichaelYelnosky: Judge Smith has been instrumental in improving the way the Court interacts with those it serves and interested members…
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Recent News
AALS Honors Barron with Major Pro Bono Award
Longtime Feinstein Center director Laurie Barron has been honored for expanding legal services by ‘forwarding the ethic of pro bono service’ in the law school and beyond.
Grappling with Laws on Campus Sexual Misconduct
Experts will convene at RWU Law to discuss the reach and impact of Title IX in these uncertain times.
Logan to Serve as Adviser on Restatement Third of Torts
RWU Law's resident expert on Torts and the First Amendment will address issues of defamation and privacy in the age of the internet.
Upcoming Events
- WedNov20
CLE Seminar: Lower Extremity Radiology with focus on foot & ankle plus surgical & non-surgical approach.
- Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI - ThuNov21
- FriNov22
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.