Alumni

Alumni support and engagement are hallmarks of a great institution of higher learning. The dedication, enthusiasm, and generosity of RWU Law’s more than 4,000 alumni play an essential role in advancing the School of Law’s mission, shaping its goals, and building its future. 

The Law Alumni Association (LAA) is committed to providing meaningful opportunities that support your professional growth and foster lasting connections with classmates, colleagues, and the broader law school community. As an RWU Law alum, the School of Law is an important part of your past—and we hope it will continue to be a meaningful part of your present and future. 

Whether you are looking to reconnect with classmates, expand your professional network, engage with the law school, or find new ways to give back, the LAA welcomes your involvement. For more information about the Law Alumni Association, please contact lawalumni@rwu.edu.

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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.