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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.

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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.

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Why RWU Law?

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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.

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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 ...

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Facts at a Glance

  • #13
    Faculty Accessibility & Quality of Teaching

    Data from The Princeton Review places RWU Law among the best student reviewed faculties in the United States.

  • Innovation Leader

    RWU Law is one of just a handful of law schools to add a 3-credit required course on race in its curriculum, and is leading other schools in integrating diversity into classroom teaching with co-authorship of a book on the subject with a webinar series

    Race and The Foundations of American Law
  • AFFORDABILITY

    We're the most affordable private, ABA law school in the entire Northeast region.

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  • #Changemaker Stories

    With extensive pro bono clinic experiences, RWU Law students start being changemakers in school. Our alumni go out into the world armed with the education and experience to contribute meaningful changes within their spheres of influence.

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Working for the Ocean State’s Future

Camille Capraro, RWU Law Class of 2019 Juris Doctor

For Camille Capraro L'19, public service has always been paramount. She grew up with the core belief that having thoughtful and responsive government can make a true impact on people, improving their lives while drive meaningful change that makes a difference. According to her, this is what ultimately led her to join the Governor’s office.

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Featured News

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    Seeing Justice Up Close

    Through Roger Williams University School of Law’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program, Alexis joined the Connecticut Division of Public Defenders in Waterbury. There, she was paired with RWU Law alumni Kacey Stone ‘22 and Amanda Caron ‘24, who mentored her.

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    RWU Law Student and Alum Honored by Justice Assistance for Their Commitment to Justice

    Two members of the Roger Williams University School of Law community—Michelle Alves L’03 (double Hawk graduating from RWU in 2000) and 2L Gianna J. DelMonico —were among this year’s honorees at the 43rd Annual Neil J. Houston, Jr. Memorial Awards, hosted by Justice Assistance, a Rhode Island nonprofit led by CEO Jake Bissaillon L’16.

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    Fighting for Fairness Where It's Needed Most

    Zaki Farah’s mission is to make courtrooms places of fairness, not fear. The son of Syrian immigrants, he faced the justice system at sixteen—arrested and detained with little guidance—revealing firsthand the gaps that drive his fight for a more just system.

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Institutes and Programs

Marine Affairs Institute

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.

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Institute for Race and the Law

The innovative Institute for Race and the Law aims to transform the landscape of legal education, drive justice reform through legal scholarship, and address root causes of systemic inequality.