Career Development at RWU Law

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    Students

    Comprehensive services designed to facilitate your transition from law school. From personalized career counseling to on-campus interview programs and mock interviews, we will assist you with all phases of your job search and professional development.

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    Alumni

    The Office of Career Development can guide you through the process of making a change in your practice, career direction, or geographic area.

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    Employers

    RWU Law is able to continue on its mission of preparing lawyers who change the world only with the sustaining support of the legal community, including the bench and bar.

Where Do You Want to Go with Your Law Degree?

The Office of Career Development offers comprehensive services designed to facilitate your transition from law school. From personalized career counseling to on-campus interview programs and mock interviews, we will assist you with all phases of your job search and professional development.

#Changemakers In Action

  • #11
    Most Graduates in Public Interest

    US News & World Report

  • 90%
    2024 graduates employed
  • #1
    Top School for Environmental Law

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Employer Perspectives

Cameron & Mittleman

Cameron & Middleman, LLPSince the early 2000s, Cameron & Mittleman, LLP has had a highly successful relationship with RWU Law, employing both students and graduates. The firm’s clerkship program quickly proved effective, with interns going on to judicial clerkships and positions at top firms. Many RWU Law graduates have since joined the firm as attorneys and become respected members of the legal community. Today, more of our attorneys hail from RWU Law than any other school—a reflection of their strong work ethic, intelligence, and professionalism. We value this ongoing partnership with an outstanding law school.

Center for Justice

Center for JusticeThe Center for Justice has had the pleasure of working closely with RWU Law students and graduates. Their intellectual rigor, enthusiasm for the law, and deep sense of empathy make them exceptional advocates. We consistently see their commitment to making a tangible positive impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals, and we are grateful for the energy and passion they bring to our work. RWU Law's dedication to shaping future leaders in public interest law is evident in every student and graduate we collaborate with. 

Rhode Island Public Defender

RWU School of Law’s demonstrated commitment to Social Justice creates an environment where law students are encouraged to be change makers.  RWU Law recognizes that empathy and compassion are just as important as legal knowledge and skill.  RWU Law’s focus on experiential learning allows students to engage in client-focused representation where they can sharpen advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills. 

 

#Changemakers While Learning

Lauren D’Amico L’15

“Through the Business Start-Up clinic and my pro bono work, I as able to give back to my community while also gaining significant practical legal experience.  Additionally, the Corporate Counsel externship prepared me for a career as in-house counsel by allowing me to put my classroom education to the test in real world situations.”

Lauren D’Amico L’15
Senior Director, Associate General Counsel at Panera Bread

Hon. Melissa R. Dubose L’04

“All roads of my remarkably rich journey as a legal professional lead back to the extraordinary training that I received at RWU Law. The faculty’s commitment to high academic standards, coupled with a culture of compassion and respect, gave me the confidence to aim high and dream big dreams.”

Hon. Melissa R. Dubose L’04
Judge, US District Court for the District of Rhode Island

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