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Ways to Give

RWU Law is committed to supporting our students’ needs and continuing to operate the programs that provide free legal services to the most vulnerable. Keep in touch and show your support during this critical time.

RWU Day of Giving 2022

Join RWU Law for the annual RWU Day of Giving on October 13, 2022!

All gifts to the Mandell-Boisclair Justice Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $10,000 thanks to a generous match from the Mandell-Boisclair Family. The Mandell-Boisclair Justice Scholarship Fund will provide endowed scholarships to RWU Law for diverse law students, and those intending to practice public interest law. Gifts may also be made to the RWU Law Annual Fund (area of greatest need) in support of RWU Law students.

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Support RWU Law Students & Programs That Help Those Most In Need

The School of Law’s Office of Annual Giving is committed to recruiting volunteers, encouraging participation, and securing the resources to preserve the comprehensive, student-centered, learning experience that distinguishes Roger Williams University School of Law.

Employers, students, ratings/accreditation agencies, and potential donors all look to the School of Law's alumni involvement and contribution history to assess the commitment of our alumni and, indirectly, the quality of Roger Williams University School of Law.

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Or please make checks payable to: Roger Williams University School of Law
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Roger Williams University
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Manage Recurring Gifts
Recurring gifts are a wonderful way to support Roger Williams University on a consistent basis. If you need to make changes to or cancel your recurring gift, please contact Annual Giving at annualfund@rwu.edu or 401-254-3071.

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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.