Student Ambassadors

Meet RWU Law’s Student Ambassadors. Our Student Ambassadors are a group of current students who work with the Office of Admissions. Ambassadors give on-campus tours to prospective students, assist with info sessions and accepted students events, attend off-campus recruiting events, and chat with prospective students about RWU Law and their experiences here. Feel free to contact a Student Ambassador with questions you may have about the RWU Law community and student experience.

If you prefer to speak with an Admissions Counselor, e-mail lawadmissions@rwu.edu or call 401-254-4555 for the Office of Admissions.

Tatiana SoletoTatiana Sotelo,J.D. Expected 2026
Email me here: tsotelo573@g.rwu.edu

  • Hometown: North Attleboro, MA
  • Undergraduate School & Major: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester MA. Political Science and Psychology Dual Major
  • Legal Interests: Property Law
  • Activities @ RWU Law:BLSA, Christian Law Society
  • Favorite Thing to do in RI: Watching the sunsets at Ocean Drive, and walking downtown Newport with friends

 

Ruth Dimanche

Ruth Dimanche,J.D, Expected 2026 
Email me here: rdimanche989@g.rwu.edu

  • Hometown: Boston, MA
  • Undergraduate School & Major: Suffolk University, Applied Legal Studies and a minor in Government
  • Legal Interests: Personal Injury or Government
  • Activities @ RWU Law:OWLS Treasurer, BLSA Member
  • Favorite Thing to do in RI: Figuring that out as time goes.


 

Student Ambassador Elliot HardyElliot Hardy, J.D. expected 2026
Email me here: ehardy@g.rwu.edu

  • Hometown: Providence, RI
  • Undergraduate School & Major: American International College, Criminal Justice
  • Legal Interests: Business/Real Estate Law
  • Activities @ RWU Law: Vice President of the Black Law Student Association; ABA President; Quahogs Softball Team; 1L Representative
  • Favorite Thing to do in RI: Eat! There are plenty of great food options. Spend time with my family

 

Student Ambassador Jess GalegoJessica Galego, J.D. expected 2027
Email me here: jgalego009@g.rwu.edu

  • Hometown: Norton, MA
  • Undergraduate School & Major: UMass Amherst, Marketing
  • Legal Interests: Business Law and Sport and Entertainment Law
  • Activities @ RWU Law: Secretary of SPENT; Women's Law Society; Health Law Society; Real Estate Lawyer Society
  • Favorite Thing to do in RI: Walks at Colt State Park, going to the beach, exploring the area

 

Student Ambassador McKenzie Humphrey

McKenzie Humphrey, J.D. expected 2027
Email me here: mhumphrey326@g.rwu.edu

  • Hometown: Schwenksville, PA
  • Undergraduate School & Major: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI. Criminal Justice and Arabic Dual Major
  • Legal Interests: Public Interest  
  • Favorite Thing to do in RI: Going to the beach, going on hikes, and walking around downtown Providence with friends


 

Student Ambassador Skye SilvaSkyler Silva, J.D. expected 2027
Email me here: ssilva681@g.rwu.edu

  • Hometown: Orlando, Florida
  • Undergraduate School & Major: Florida Gulf Coast University 2019; B.A. Sociology
  • Legal Interests: Trusts, Estates, and Family Law
  • Activities @ RWU Law: The Alliance, Real Estate Lawyers Society, Family Law Society
  • Favorite Thing to do in RI: Enjoy downtown Bristol and the natural beauty of the Ocean State!

 

Student Ambassador Naomi ZhangNaomi Zhang, J.D. expected 2027
Email me here: nzhang943@g.rwu.edu

  • Hometown: China; Los Angeles, CA
  • Undergraduate and Graduate School & Major: California state university, Northridge: B.S. in Management Science; Em Lyon Business school:  M.S. in Data Science & Digital Marketing
  • Legal Interests: Public Interest & Criminal Defense
  • Favorite Thing to do in RI: Explore various bike paths while enjoying the coastal and inland historical sites

 

Close Course Type Descriptions

Course Types

We have classified RWU Law classes under the following headers. One of the following course types will be attached to each course which will allow students to narrow down their search while looking for classes.

Core Course

Students in the first and second year are required to take classes covering the following aspects of the law—contracts, torts, property, criminal law, civil procedure, and constitutional law, evidence, and professional responsibility.  Along with these aspects, the core curriculum will develop legal reasoning skills.

Elective

After finishing the core curriculum the remaining coursework toward the degree is completed through upper level elective courses.  Students can choose courses that peak their interests or courses that go along with the track they are following.

Seminar

Seminars are classes where teachers and small groups of students focus on a specific topic and the students complete a substantial research paper.

Clinics/Externships

Inhouse Clinics and Clinical Externships legal education is law school training in which students participate in client representation under the supervision of a practicing attorney or law professor.  RWU Law's Clinical Programs offer unique and effective learning opportunities and the opportunity for practical experience while still in law school.