Stefanie Fischer
Stefanie FischerAdjunct Professor of Law
Stefanie Fischer is a Roger Williams School of Law graduate, where she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, a teaching assistant for eight doctrinal classes, and the lead teaching fellow for the Academic Excellence Program. She earned her Master’s in Psychology from Pepperdine University and is pursuing her Master’s in Applied Economics at American University. She is currently completing a clerkship for the Rhode Island Supreme Court, whereafter she plans to use her expertise to focus on finance 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.
