The public is invited to attend a debate of the Democratic candidates for First Congressional District at Roger Williams University on Thursday, Aug. 17. The Rhode Island Association of Democratic City and Town Chairs will sponsor the debate of Democratic candidates, scheduled for the week that early voting opens and less than three weeks to the Sept. 5 primary. It will be moderated by Boston…, Gabe Amo, , former deputy director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs; , Stephanie Beauté, , senior program manager in the tech industry; , Walter Berbrick, , former Naval War College professor; , Sandra Cano, , state senator from Pawtucket;, , Stephen Casey, , state representative from Woonsocket; , Don Carlson, , professor at Yale Law School; , John Goncalves, , Providence city councilor; , Sabina Matos, , lieutenant governor of Rhode Island; , Ana Quezada, , state senator from Providence; and , J.Aaron Regunberg, , former state representative from Providence. The Aug. 17 debate will be held 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., in the RWU Campus Recreation Center Field House, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, R.I. Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must be in their seats by 5:30 p.m. and doors will close at 5:40 p.m. For any questions or requests for special assistance to attend the event,…
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Most law students will access one of two types of student loan programs. Students may borrow up to the cost of attendance as established by RWU Law. The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan offers eligible graduate students up to $20,500 annually with a 1.057% origination fee, which is deducted from the loan at the time of disbursement. The 2023-2024 Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan for graduate…, A satisfactory credit history is essential in order to participate in the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan program, . For more information about credit, please refer to our credit history page. Students must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits per academic term in order to qualify for Federal Loans.
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Managing Your Cost During Law School Borrow with a vision for your future. Take a proactive approach and exercise prudent borrowing strategies, especially if you are relying on loans as a primary source of financial assistance. You will have more disposable income in the future and will be better able to enjoy the freedom to achieve your professional goals. The benefits of a legal education are…, Tuition and Fees: , These figures reflect the cost of tuition and fees for a student taking 12 credits during the fall and spring semesters of the respective academic year. Students in the Master of Architecture are charged the per credit rate if enrolled in less than 12 credits or more than 19 credits. All other Graduate students are charged the per credit rate., Housing and Food (On Campus), : The number reflected here is the cost of a private 1-bedroom at Almeida Residential Community., Please note: The account may incur additional fees including but not limited to parking fees, health services, and health insurance, , etc., Indirect Estimated Costs Indirect estimated costs do not appear on student accounts (bills) and vary based on the individual student. These costs include books, personal expenses, and transportation. Students may experience different levels of indirect expenses; however, the values listed represent allowances provided for the academic year for financial aid purposes., Books and Supplies:, This is an estimate of the cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the entire academic year. Students will not be billed directly by RWU School of Law for books or supplies., Average Loan Fees: , There is an origination fee of 1.057% for Federal Direct Unsubsidized student loans, which is taken out of the loan before funds are sent to RWU. The $216 listed above is the average fee for students who borrow these loans. Actual fees will depend on the amount you borrow (if any)., Transportation:, This is an estimate of the cost for transportation needed to commute to and from campus, a job or internship, the cost of operating and maintaining a vehicle, and/or distance travelled to your home on scheduled breaks. Unless you buy an RWU parking permit, you will not be billed directly for transportation costs., Miscellaneous:, The standard allowance is based on estimated costs incurred for personal expenses during the academic year including clothing, laundry, toiletries, cell phone expenses, entertainment, local transportation, additional educationally-related supplies, and other incidentals. The allowance can serve as a planning tool to help students determine how much money to have available for these expenses.…, Housing and Food (Off-Campus):, Includes an allowance for housing expenses (household operations, supplies, furnishings and equipment) and utilities (electric, water, cable, internet, and phone). Food estimates are based on the Cost of Food at Home Data published by the United States Department of Agriculture, adjusted for regional Cost of Living Index and inflation. Lifestyle….Ways to Reduce Expenses While in Law School Pay…
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The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution is one of the most important written passages in American history. It starts like this: 'We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union ....' These fifteen words have served as an aspirational guidepost for generations of Americans who have strived for an ever more perfect union. The preamble also embodies the belief that our…, Gregory Bowman has served as dean of Roger Williams University School of Law since 2020., Providence Journal Op-Ed 8/5/23
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The Roger Williams University School of Law Student Handbook is a compilation of documents relevant to the student's career at the law school. It consists of two basic documents which relate to all academic matters, the Academic Code and the Code of Conduct. In addition to these documents it also contains important School of Law and University policies. The materials in the Student Handbook will…
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