Stefanie Fischer
Stefanie FischerAdjunct Professor of Law
Education
J.D., Roger Williams University School of Law
M.A, American University
M.A., Pepperdine University
B.A., George Washington University
Stefanie D. Fischer is an attorney, legal scholar, and educator with experience in federal court, state court, and alternative dispute resolution. She teaches at Roger Williams University School of Law and Roger Williams University and also teaches at Brown University. She graduated valedictorian and summa cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law and holds master’s degrees in Applied Economics and Psychology from American University and Pepperdine University, respectively. Her scholarship has appeared in Bloomberg Law and the Roger Williams University Law Review.
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.
