Alumni Association

jillian jaglingPresident's Message

Dear fellow alumni,

I am excited to write to you as President of the Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association.  Our law school has grown tremendously in terms of both its curriculum and its reputation in the legal and academic communities since its inception. The principal reason RWU Law has done so well so quickly is through the strength of its alumni. 

The Law Alumni Association is active in keeping the alumni updated and involved with the law school.  I encourage you to attend one of our many events and take advantage of what the Law Alumni Association has to offer.  We regularly host alumni networking events, including lunches, after-hours functions, regional alumni receptions and our annual holiday reception.  We also sponsor free CLE programs, a Toys-for-Tots drive, and the popular annual golf tournament. 

It is important for RWU Law’s continued growth that our alumni stay connected with the law school.  One of our initiatives is the RWU Law Alumni Online Community (http://lawalumni.rwu.edu), which is a free benefit to all alumni.  Once you log onto the password protected online directory you can (1) find out what your old friends and classmates are doing professionally and personally by contacting them directly from the site; (2) send and receive referrals to and from other RWU Law alums; (3) sign up for a variety of alumni volunteer opportunities; and (4) build your professional profile through the Professional Networking Center; among other benefits.

Another effective way to stay connected with RWU Law is by making a gift to the Annual Fund.  Any contribution is helpful, whether it is $5 or $500.  The success of the law school is measured by the number of alumni who participate.  The more alumni who give to the school, the stronger the law school will become.  And, in turn, the more valuable our degrees will be.

I look forward to working with you this year.  If you have any ideas or suggestions for the Alumni Association, please write to me at lawalumni@rwu.edu 

Jillian Jagling, Esq.
Class of 2009
President, RWU Law Alumni Association

If you are interested in information regarding the Law Alumni Association or in joining one of its committees, please contact the Office of Law Alumni Relations at (401) 254-4541 or e-mail 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.