Hours

Please note that the following hours apply to members of the RWU Law community, Roger Williams University faculty, and CRIARL faculty. Other library users should consult the library's Access Policy for applicable hours information.

 

For more information on Law Library hours or access, check the sign at the Law Library entrance or call the Circulation Desk at 401-254-4546.

Reference Hours

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

School of Law Building Access

During the fall and spring semesters, all entrances to the School of Law building will become card access only at 6:15 p.m. Monday- Friday, except during holiday periods when all entrances to the School of Law building may become card access only earlier. Saturday and Sunday all entrances will be card access only the entire day.

During the summer semester, all entrances to the School of Law building may be card access only earlier than 5:00 p.m.

  • Members of the School of Law community will need to use their university-issued ID with Smart Card activation, in order to gain access to the law school building when the entrances are card access only.
  • Visitors should plan accordingly.
Close Course Type Descriptions

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.