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Law Summit - Artificial Intelligence: Legal and Policy Implications for Business
MonOct5- Graduate by Hilton Providence | 11 Dorrance Street | Providence, Rhode IslandRWU Law Summit - Artificial Intelligence: Legal and Policy Implications for Business At a moment when the pace and power of artificial intelligence are raising urgent questions about risk, oversight...
The Beauty of Due Diligence
TueOct6- RWU Law | Bristol Campus & Zoom Meeting OptionThe 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...
Law Review Symposium: Actionable Immigration Advocacy: Advancing Justice Beyond Detention
FriNov6- RWU Law Bristol CampusThe phrase “Justice for All” dates to the founding of our country as a foundational principle of American law. But it has become increasingly clear that many groups of people are often left out of the...
Law Alumni Association Holiday Reception
WedDec2- Citizens Plaza Rotunda | Providence, Rhode IslandCitizens 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...
Essay/Art Contest: How has Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) inspired me?
MonFeb1- RWU LawRoger Williams University School of Law presents: How has Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) inspired me? Essay/Art Contest Categories: Elementary School (Grades K-5) Create an original piece of...
RWU Law Washington, DC Reception
TueMar23- Busboys and Poets | Washington, DCJoin 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...
Supreme Court of the United States Bar Admission Law Alumni Swearing-in Ceremony
WedMar24- Washington, D.C.The Roger Williams University School of Law announces its annual Supreme Court of the United States Bar Admission alumni swearing-in ceremony on an argument day. Supreme Court of the United States One...
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.