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Supreme Court of the United States Bar Admission Law Alumni Swearing-in Ceremony
WedMar25- Supreme Court of the United States | Washington, DCThe Roger Williams University School of Law announces its 2026 Supreme Court of the United States Bar Admission alumni swearing-in ceremony on an argument day. Dean Gregory W. Bowman will invite the...
Labor and Employment Law Conference
FriMar27- RWU Law Bristol CampusThe University of Rhode Island Office of Strategic Initiatives , in partnership with the URI Schmidt Center for Labor Relations and Human Resources, is excited to welcome you to register for URI's...
CLE Program - Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People: A Primer for Attorneys
MonMar30- Virtual Program (Zoom Webinar)This one-hour continuing legal education session invites Rhode Island lawyers into a grounded, evidence-informed exploration of the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two...
Law Review & Moot Court Alumni Reception
MonMar30- Narragansett BreweryJoin the Roger Williams University Law Review, Roger Williams University School of Law Moot Court, Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association, Dean Gregory W. Bowman, current Law...
Howard University Law & RWU Law Admissions Panel
TueMar31- RWU Law 1 Empire Plaza 4th Floor Providence, RIJoin Tracy Simmons , Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at Howard University School of Law and author of Law School for Dummies , and Michael Donnelly-Boylen , Associate Dean for...
Reimagining Repair: The Role of DEI in Racial Redress and Institutional Reform
TueApr7- Zoom WebinarTransitional Justice in the USA Speakers Series - Part VI: Reimagining Repair: The Role of DEI in Racial Redress and Institutional Reform This panel will examine the conceptual and historical...
"Meeting the Moment"
ThuApr9- RWU Law Providence Campus"Meeting the moment" a discussion about steep learning curves, the cases themselves, and self-care. Discussion with Amy Greer, Esq. L'20 Associate Attorney Dratel & Lewis RWU Law Providence Campus One...
Champions for Justice
ThuApr9- The Graduate by Hilton ProvidenceThursday, April 9, 2026 The Graduate by Hilton Providence 11 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island 5:30 - 7:30 PM Registration & Sponsorship Details 2026 Champions for Justice Honorees CHAMPION FOR...
CLE Program - Communication, Culture, and Change: Working with Law Students and New Attorneys
TueApr14- RWU Law | Zoom Webinar ProgramThis one hour online Zoom CLE program explores generational diversity as a core dimension of inclusion in legal workplaces. Age shapes communication styles, expectations about feedback, approaches to...
Asian American Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern and North African (AAPI / MENA) Women in Legal Academy Workshop
FriApr24All Day RWU Law Bristol CampusSave the dates for the Fifth Annual Asian American Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern and North African (AAPI / MENA) Women in Legal Academy Workshop. This year, the workshop will be held in the...
The Life and Work of Attorney Fred D. Gray: Embedding Advocacy Histories in Legal Learning
TueApr28- RWU Law | Zoom Webinar ProgramIntegrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series presents The Life and Work of Attorney Fred D. Gray: Embedding Advocacy Histories in Legal Learning The career of civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray is...
Commencement - Class of 2026
FriMay15- RWU Bristol CampusSave the Date...The Roger Williams University School of Law Class of 2026 Commencement Exercises will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026. We invite law school graduates and their guests to visit the...
NAPLA Conference
TueJun9All Day School of LawThe Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors (NAPLA) is hosting a 3-day conference for pre-law advisors that will include critical updates, programs for new and veteran advisors, and the opportunity...
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.