Off-Campus Access to Digital Resources

Off-campus access to the Law Library's digital resources is available to Roger Williams University School of Law faculty, students, and staff using the links from Law Library's Digital Resources page and WebCatalog.

Sign On Access Method

Roger Williams University is in the process of implementing a new method of authenticating access for members of the University and Law School community. The new method uses the community members' University issued Microsoft accounts. If you see a reference to “Azure,” that is the name of the program used. The purpose is to provide increased security for University accounts and resources.

In the Law Library, this new login method will impact how you access Digital Resources from off-campus and how to register for library instructional sessions and other library events.

Students

  • RWU Law students first need to setup their University issued Microsoft account using their @students.rwu.edu email address.
    • This account provides authentication for access to University resources, including the Law Library’s Digital Resources.
    • The default for notifications is your phone number. When setting up the Microsoft account for the first time, the password is your RWU default password.
  • Once your account is established, click on the desired resource. The following prompt to “Pick an account” will appear. Be careful to select the @students.rwu.edu account.

Pick an account

  • At the next prompt, enter your password.

Enter password

  • The following prompt will provide the options to verify your account.

Verify your identity

  • At the “Enter code” prompt, there is the option to select “Don’t ask again for 30 days.” DO NOT use this option on a public computer.

Enter code

  • The final prompt before being directed to the appropriate resource provides the opportunity to “Stay signed in” to reduce the number of times the sign in prompt appears. Again, DO NOT use this option on a public computer.

Stay logged in

Faculty/Staff

Authenticate with the same credentials used to access RWU email, RWU OneDrive and the associated web-based versions of Word, Excel, etc.

  • Click on the desired resource from the library's Digital Resources list.
  • The following “Sign in” prompt will appear. Enter your University email address.

Sign in for faculty/staff

  • At the next prompt, enter your password.

Password prompt for Faculty/Staff

  • You will receive a prompt from the authentication app (Duo) to confirm your identity.
    • Click "Approve" in the Duo app.
  • The next prompt asks you "Is this your device?".
    • DO NOT answer "Yes" to this option on a public computer.

Is this your device prompt for Faculty/Staff

  • The final prompt before being directed to the appropriate resource provides the opportunity to “Stay signed in” to reduce the number of times the sign in prompt appears. Again, DO NOT use this option on a public computer.

Stay logged in

If you encounter any difficulties accessing the Law Library's Digital Resources, please contact us at LawLibraryHelp@rwu.edu.

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.