Drawing the Line Between Talent and Desire
Hannah Devoe ’22 entered law school with a particular legal career path in mind. She left, confident and surefooted, on a completely different one.
Congratulations on your Acceptance!
Welcome to the RWU Law Community!
This site is your resource as you prepare to enter RWU Law this August and join the Class of 2025.
Make it Official!
If you haven't already secured your seat in our incoming class, don't wait any longer.
Incoming Student Checklist
As your thoughts move from being accepted to getting ready, you will have many questions and items to complete. We have posted an Incoming Student Checklist that will ensure that you are prepared for August Orientation and the start of classes. Please be sure to review and complete all items and bookmark this page for future reference.
Experience RWU Law
You don't need to wait until next fall to see what it's like to be an RWU Law student. We invite you to start learning about our community by attending our virtual admitted students events, watching our quick virtual tours, and to sitting in on a 1L class:
Connect with Classmates
We've created an exclusive Facebook Group for our first-year law students - the Class of 2025! Connect with future classmates, ask questions, and learn about upcoming special events in this private community. Join today!
Housing Resources
Each spring, the Office of Admissions gathers rental listings from local landlords. We update our list of apartments in the Bristol area at least once a week from early May through the first day of Orientation. This is not an exhaustive list of your available options, but it may be a good place to start.
Financial Aid Checklist
Questions about how you will be able to finance your legal education? We have two dedicated financial aid counselors to help you through the process! Follow their comprehensive Financial Aid Checklist and if you have any specific questions reach out to them directly:
Law Students with Last Name A-K: Kathryn Politano, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Law Students with Last Name L-Z: Tina Bacon, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Connect with the RWU Law Community
Your new law school community includes students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and stretches from Bristol to Providence to Newport and beyond. Whether you have questions about where to live or where to find the best study spot - we've got you covered: check out Life @ RWU or reach out to one of our Student Admissions Counselors to find out what life is really like here at RWU Law!
If you have additional questions, our Admissions team is also available to set up an individual phone call or Zoom session to speak directly; click here to connect.
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Contact Information
Donnelly-Boylen, Michael
Associate Dean, Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives
401-254-4555mdonnelly-boylen@rwu.eduLalli, Lorraine
Associate Dean, Student Life and Operations
401-254-4593llalli@rwu.eduBrown, Colleen A.
Associate Dean for Academic AffairsProfessor of Legal Practice
401-254-4629cbrown@rwu.eduHaley, Jodi
Assistant Dean for Career Development
401-254-4651jhaley@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
Teaching Professor of LawDirector of Academic Success Program
401-254-4568kthompson@rwu.eduBacon, Tina
Assistant Director Financial Aid
401-254-3652tbacon@rwu.edu