• The Office of International Student & Scholar Services collaborates with the Law School to support international law students. This office will help you with immigration paperwork, and assist with your transition to your new community. Please visit the linked pages to review important information for international law students. Most international law students will need an F-1 visa to study in…
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  • Students currently enrolled in another ABA accredited law school who wish to spend a semester or year at Roger Williams University School of Law should submit a completed application to the Admissions Office well in advance of their anticipated visiting semester(s). All applications for admission as a visiting student must include:, A completed School of Law Application, Apply here for Fall and Spring Semesters Summer Visiting Application - application has closed, Brief supplementary statement setting forth the student's reasons for visiting, Written permission to attend Roger Williams University School of Law from the Dean of the current law school, Letter of Good Standing from the current law school, Certified transcript from the current law school, Personal Statement, The Admissions Committee attaches significant value to statements made in this supplement, which should not exceed three (3) pages and should address: Why do you want to pursue the study of law? What educational, employment, or family experiences would be relevant to your application? What unique factors in your background would enrich the RWU Law classroom experience?, Resume, Submit a resume that outlines your academic and professional experience. 
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  • You are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions if you have any questions at (401) 254-4555 or lawadmissions@rwu.edu . Some of our most frequently asked questions and the answers to those questions are listed below.
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  • Thanks for visiting our website! We hope you have found it interesting and informative. Now that you know a little bit about us, please take a moment to tell us more about yourself. By signing our , Guest Book, , we will be sure to keep you up-to-date with RWU Law information, news, and events. Sign Our Guest Book
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  • Student Employment FAQs Student Employment FAQs 2025 Holiday and Pay Date Calendar 2025 P-Card Cutoff Calendar Activities/Travel Outside the US Budget Transfer Form Departmental Deposit Form Exhibit A to Freelance Worker Agreement Expenses: Missing Receipt Form Freelance Worker Agreement Gifts, Prizes or Awards Recipient Information Form Law MarComm Project Submission Form Law MarComm Project…
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  • If you think you will need financial assistance to meet the direct or indirect costs associated with your legal education, you should complete the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1 each year, but no later than March 15. If applicable, have your prior year's W-2s and tax returns available., The financial aid priority deadline is March 15., The RWU Law Title IV code number is, 003410., You will be required to complete a FAFSA each year and may also be asked to provide the Office of Financial Aid with a copy of your previous year’s IRS tax transcript or IRS Form 1040 and W-2 forms.  All law students are considered to be independent; parents’ financial information is not considered when determining eligibility for financial aid.  To maintain eligibility for federal student aid (…
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  • Accept Financial Aid Package (online), The Office of Financial Aid has received your FAFSA and it has been reviewed to determine eligibility for federal student loans. Carefully review the aid package to determine the amount of federal student loans you will need to borrow to cover tuition, fees, books/supplies and living expenses. In order to receive the aid offered please accept yours at Roger Central . This financial aid portal…, Complete Federal Loan Entrance Counseling, Loan Entrance Counseling Loan Entrance Counseling is required for all first time Federal Direct Loan borrowers and for students who are first time Graduate Plus Loan borrowers. , Complete Master Promissory Note, A Master Promissory Note Master Promissory Notes (MPN) is required for all first time Federal Direct Loan borrowers and for students who are first time Graduate Plus Loan borrowers. , Check your Credit, The Graduate Plus Loan and all private student loans require a credit check. Before accepting your Graduate Plus Loan or applying for a private student loan, request and review a copy of your Annual Credit Report Annual Credit Report . Students with an adverse credit history may be denied the Graduate Plus Loan. For more information please read the, Graduate Plus Loan Information, and, What if I am Denied for the Graduate Plus Loan, sections., Submit Verification Forms, Submit all documentation as requested by the Office of Financial Aid. Disclose any outside scholarships or funding assistance., Veterans: Submit Certification of Enrollment, This must be submitted to the Office of Student Records and Finance so the VA can process your GI Bill benefits., Title IV Authorization Form,  , Submit Title IV Authorization form to the Office of Student Finance and Records. Signing this form gives the law school authorization to use your federal loans to cover non-institutional and prior year charges., Refunds for Living Expenses, Living expense refunds are issued to students after the start of classes. Students are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit . You sign up for direct deposit on the billing page of your student portal. Refunds are issued by the Office of Student Records and Finance., * Please note that living expense refunds are only issued to students that have completed all the above steps.
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  • This web-based secure financial aid portal will allow you to check the status of your financial aid application, review your financial aid eligibility, and accept or decline your awards once you have been awarded for the academic year., New law students, , please access the financial aid porta l. Information on how to create a new user account has been e-mailed to you by the Financial Aid Office. If you have misplaced your login credentials, please e-mail the Financial Aid Office at gradfinaid@rwu.edu  to request that the information be sent to you. New students will not have access to the financial aid portal through Roger Central until…, returning student, , in order to access the RWU Law financial aid portal, you must log in to  Roger Central . Once you login, click on Financial Information (icon on left margin) and select Financial Aid. This will automatically bring you to the financial aid portal. If you have any questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 401.254.4510 or via email at gradfinaid@rwu.edu .  View the FAQ for more…
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  • The Law Library’s staff has prepared guides to the major study aids in the library’s collection. The guides are by subject area and keyed to the curriculum. Study Aids The guides for first year courses are: Civil Procedure Contracts Criminal Law Property Torts The guides for second and third year courses are: Administrative Law Business Organizations Conflict of Laws Constitutional Law Criminal…
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  • Mission & History, The primary mission of the Roger Williams University School of Law Archives is to document the history of the School of Law by collecting records and papers of enduring value. The records and papers pertain to and are generated by faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Records and papers collected document the activities, events, programs, and publications of the various administrative departments…
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