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  • Navigating the Impact of CFIUS on M&A and Investment Activity

    ThuOct17
    - Omni Providence Hotel | One West Exchange Street | Providence, Rhode Island

    The Professor Anthony J. Santoro Business Law Lecture Series brings leading lawyers and business professionals to Roger Williams University School of Law, presenting on important issues in the field...

  • Thurgood Marshall Memorial Lecture

    TueOct29
    - RWU Law | Bristol Campus | School of Law 283

    Register Here RWU Law welcomes Dr. Karen Korematsu, the Founder and Executive Director of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute and the daughter of the late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu, as the...

  • Echoes of Slavery: A Deep Dive into the Citing Slavery Project

    WedNov6
    - RWU Law | Zoom Webinar Program

    Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series with Professor Justin Simard Join Nicole and Professor Justin Simard for an engaging session where we delve into the Citing Slavery Project. This...

  • 8th Annual Stonewall Lecture Series

    WedNov6
    - RWU Law | Bristol Campus | School of Law 283

    Register Here RWU Law welcomes Jay L. Austin, the inaugural executive director of RISE (Reaffirming Individuals Supporting Education) Alliance LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), whose mission is to...

  • Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly Newsmaker Reception

    ThuNov14
    - Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick | 801 Greenwich Ave | Warwick, Rhode Island

    Join Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly for an evening of networking with the Rhode Island legal community in partnership with the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association. The event will feature comments by...

  • Law Review Symposium

    FriNov15
    - RWU Law Bristol Campus

    Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Approaches to Advocating for Diverse Populations RWU Law Symposium - November 15 - Register Here The Roger Williams University Law Review will present their annual symposium...

  • Law Alumni Association Holiday Reception

    WedDec4
    - Citizens Plaza Rotunda | Providence, Rhode Island

    Citizens Plaza Rotunda One Citizens Plaza Providence, Rhode Island Catering by Cafe Nuovo Join Dean Gregory W. Bowman, the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, and professors &...

  • 31st Annual Barrister's Ball

    SatMar1
    - Omni Providence Hotel

    Sponsored by the Student Bar Association 6:00 PM Meet & Greet 7:00 PM Dinner and Dancing Omni Providence Hotel One West Exchange Street Providence, Rhode Island Check back for event ticket information...

  • Champions for Justice

    ThuMar27
    - Graduate by Hilton Providence

    6:00 - 8:00 PM Champions for Justice Reception Graduate by Hilton Providence 11 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a student aspiring to make a difference or a...

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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.