Colleen Less
Colleen LessVisiting Professor of Legal Practice
Education
J.D., Suffolk University Law School
B.A., University of Massachusetts at Boston
Professor Less’s legal experience spans transactional work in contracts, business formation, intellectual property protection and all aspects of the civil litigation process in torts and employment discrimination. She has served as a Professor at Johnson and Wales University where she teaches a number of law classes as well as overseeing the University’s pre-law program. Before joining JWU, Professor Less taught legal research and writing at both Suffolk University Law School and New England School of Law. Professor Less received her B.A. in English from University of Massachusetts at Boston and a J.D. from Suffolk University.
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.
