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Welcome to RWU Law!
This site is your resource for next steps and important deadlines as you prepare for law school. This information will be updated for the incoming class of fall 2019 as it becomes available.
Make it Official!
If you haven't already secured your seat in our incoming class, don't wait any longer.
Action Items: Pre-August 1st
- Provide your Final Transcript to LSAC
- Submit your Immunization Records
- Waive or enroll in Health Insurance
- Important Information for International Students
Action Items: Post-August 1st
- Review and update your Emergency Contact Information in ROGER Central
- Get your Student ID in the Lower Commons
- Order your Parking Pass
- Complete your required Sexual Assault Prevention Training
- Complete your First Assignments
- Sign Up for a Mandatory Library Tour
Preparing for Classes
First-year students will be automatically registered for fall classes. Individual schedules with section assignments will be available starting in late July.
- New Student Orientation
- First-Year Curriculum
- Academic Calendar
- Suggested Summer Reading
- School of Law Bookstore
- First Assignments
- Bridges Course Management
- Request Academic Accommodations
Financing Your Legal Education
- Complete Financial Aid Checklist
- Review tips for Budget and Lifestyle Planning
- Visit the Student Account Center to review your tuition bill and finalize payment options (after July 1)
- Sign-up for Direct Deposit (after July 1)
Getting Connected
Starting in June, our Information Technology department will set up your email account and network access. You will receive an email when your account is ready.
- Helpful Login Information
- Contact the Media Tech Help Desk at (401) 254-6363 or mediatech@rwu.edu
RWU Law Community
Your new law school community stretches from Bristol to Providence. These resources will help you find local housing and will connect you to current and incoming law students.
- Life @ RWU
- Housing & Roommates
- Join the Class of 2022 Facebook Group
- Schedule a visit to RWU Law
Jump Start Summer Program
The Jump Start Summer Program is designed to assist students in their transition to law school and to help them reach their full potential to achieve success. This year, Jump Start is scheduled for August 5 – 10, 2019. While all first year students are eligible to apply, we are particularly interested in enrolling those students who would benefit from additional support as they transition to law school.
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Contact Information
Donnelly-Boylen, Michael
Assistant Dean, Admissions
401-254-4555mdonnelly-boylen@rwu.eduLalli, Lorraine
Assistant Dean of Students
401-254-4593llalli@rwu.eduGoldstein, Jared A.
Professor of LawAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
401-254-4594jgoldstein@rwu.eduParicio, Veronica
Assistant Dean for Career Development
401-254-4578vparicio@rwu.eduPeterson, Douglas
Registrar & Director of Student Finance & Records
401-254-4660dpeterson@rwu.eduPolitano, Kathryn
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
401-254-4641kpolitano@rwu.eduThompson, Kathryn
Director of Academic Success Program
401-254-4568kthompson@rwu.edu