Lorraine Lalli

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Lorraine LalliAssistant Dean of Students

Contact Information

401-254-4593llalli@rwu.eduSuite 106

Education

J.D., Roger Williams University
B.A., Spelman College

Assistant Dean Lalli is a magna cum laude graduate of Spelman College, where she majored in Philosophy and earned membership in Phi Beta Kappa. She received her Juris Doctor degree, also magna cum laude, from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2001. As a law student, she won numerous awards for academic excellence, and served as President of the Multicultural Law Students Association and the extramural Trial Team.

Lorraine Lalli was admitted to the state bars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and practiced with Brown Rudnick, LLP in Boston before returning to her alma mater as the first Director of Diversity & Outreach. In this role, Lorraine energized existing programs designed to improve the academic experience and success, of students from diverse backgrounds. As Assistant Dean of Students, she works with all law students to support them in their academic, professional and personal goals. She is a member of the Admissions Committee and the President’s Council on Inclusive Excellence.

Lorraine is active in the local community. She is a member of the Providence School Board. She volunteers on the United Way of Rhode Island’s Community Investment Committee and serves on the Board of Directors for the Mt. Hope Learning Center and One Neighborhood Builders. She is an avid runner, completing five marathons.

 

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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.