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  • Topgolf Student/Alumni Social

    FriNov13
    - Topgolf | Cranston, Rhode Island

    Join fellow law students and alumni for a fun night of golf, networking, and good company at Topgolf! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, picking up a club for the first time, or just want to mingle...

  • Law Alumni Association Holiday Reception

    WedDec2
    - Citizens Plaza Rotunda | Providence, Rhode Island

    Citizens Plaza Rotunda One Citizens Plaza Providence, Rhode Island Catering by Cafe Nuovo Register - December 2 - RWU Law Holiday Reception Join Dean Gregory W. Bowman, the RWU Law Alumni Association...

  • RWU Law Alumni & Friends New York City Reception

    WedJan6
    - New York Yacht Club | New York, New York

    Connect, Network, and Engage with RWU Law in New York City! Join RWU Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman, Association of American Law Schools colleagues, RWU Law Alumni, and friends for a reception held during...

  • 33rd Annual Barrister's Ball

    SatFeb13
    - Omni Providence Hotel

    Sponsored by the Roger Williams University School of Law Student Bar Association 6:00 PM Meet & Greet 7:00 PM Dinner and Dancing Omni Providence Hotel One West Exchange Street Providence, Rhode Island...

  • RWU Law Washington, DC Reception 2027

    TueMar23
    - Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC

    Join fellow RWU Law Alumni, Washington, DC Semester-In-Practice law students, and meet Dean Gregory W. Bowman for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in Washington, DC! Reception & Cash Bar Busboys and Poets...

  • Champions for Justice

    ThuApr8
    - The Graduate by Hilton Providence

    Join us for an impactful evening recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the pursuit of justice. The program features powerful stories, standout accounts of legal achievement, and...

  • Commencement - Class of 2027

    FriMay14
    - RWU Bristol Campus

    The Roger Williams University School of Law Class of 2027 Commencement Exercises will be held on Friday, May 14, 2027. We invite law school graduates and their guests to visit the Roger Williams...

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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.