Brenna Charette
Brenna CharetteAdjunct Professor of Law
Professor Charette currently serves as Executive Law Clerk for Judge Lara E. Montecalvo at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Prior to her current role, she served as a law clerk in Rhode Island's state courts at both the trial and appellate level. She also practiced at a law firm in Providence, litigating commercial matters in both state and federal court. Professor Charette received her B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami and her J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law.
Close Course Type DescriptionsCourse 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.
