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  • RWU Law Alumni Reunion Celebration

    FriSep25
    All Day RWU Law | Bristol Campus

    The RWU Law Alumni Reunion Celebration will include The Professor Anthony J. Santoro Business Law Lecture and programming for the Law Reunion Classes (Law-1996,1997, 2006, 2016; 1997 Evening; 2006...

  • Gubernatorial Forum

    WedSep30
    - RWU Law | Bristol Campus

    Every four years, Women's Fund Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters host a debate for candidates running for Governor. Listen to top candidates for Governor as they share their vision for Rhode...

  • The Beauty of Due Diligence

    TueOct6
    - RWU Law | Bristol Campus

    The Open Door Speaker Series presents The Beauty of Due Diligence. This presentation will explore what due diligence is, varying levels of sophistication in due diligence processes, and real-world...

  • The Law We Choose to Teach: Decolonizing the Classroom

    WedOct7
    - RWU Law | Zoom Webinar Program

    Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series presents The Law We Choose to Teach: Decolonizing the Classroom This conversation will begin to explore the why’s, how’s, what’s, and when’s about 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.