Food trucks have quickly become an integral part of the American culinary landscape, moving from being just a delicious late-night food option to a summertime essential. The state of Rhode Island is no exception, having spent the majority of the winter indoors, we love to get outside during the summer to explore our beaches, parks, and cities. Food trucks are not just a recent fascination, the…
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BRISTOL, R.I. –, The Roger Williams University community commemorated Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution on Jan. 30 with a public program in Global Heritage Hall. The event honored the legacy of the civil rights activist and underscored the continuing importance of protecting constitutional freedoms. Presented in collaboration with RWU’s Public Humanities & Arts Collaborative (The Co-…
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Happy Valentine’s Day! We understand that, as both law students and lawyers, it is hard to set aside time for love. Finding or maintaining relationships (of any kind, really) in this profession can be difficult. You have a tremendous number of tasks to complete, and not to mention the high stress, so let the Law Library research for you this time. *winks* Love yourself by picking up your favorite…
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Request information , Access. Connections. Experience. All in one place. , Why Choose RWU Law: Hands-On, Purpose-Driven Learning, , , Direct access to leaders, — Judges, legislators, top attorneys, public servants , Exceptional hands-on learning, — Impactful and effective learning opportunities for practical experience while in law school. , A powerful alumni network, — Career support in Rhode Island and beyond. , Our Faculty: Leaders in Law and Learning , A law student in a pink sweater listens attentively to a professor during class, with other students working on laptops in the background. RWU Law professors bring real-world experience from nearly every area of the law, and their scholarship appears in the nation's most respected law reviews. Their expertise is sought far beyond the classroom — quoted by The New York Times, The Wall Street…, Program Offerings, Spring shot of steps leading up to RWU Law building Where Do You Want To Go With Your Law Degree? RWU Law delivers a personalized and marketable legal education right here in Rhode Island. Discover Academic Programs , Learn Law by Doing: Real-World + Classroom, Law students having a conversation At RWU Law, you will combine traditional classroom experience with real-world learning in clinics, pro bono work, and other experiential opportunities to deepen your legal education. Discover hands-on legal programs
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Narragansett Brewery Join the, Roger Williams University Law Review, , Roger Williams University School of Law Moot Court, Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association, Dean Gregory W. Bowman, current Law Review Editor-in-Chief Olivia Johnson, and President of the Moot Court Board Marriah Binek for a reception. Gather, reconnect, and network. All current and past Roger Williams University Law Review & Moot Court members are invited to attend. 5…, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Office of Law Programs & Initiatives, lawevents@rwu.edu, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
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Thursday, April 9, 2026 The Graduate by Hilton Providence 11 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island 5:30 - 7:30 PM Registration & Sponsorship Details 2026, Champions for Justice, Honorees, CHAMPION FOR JUSTICE, Lynette Labinger, Esq. LH’21, ALUMNI CHAMPION, Amy Greer, Esq. L’20 Associate Attorney, Dratel & Lewis, COMMUNITY PARTNER CHAMPION, Rhode Island Supreme Court Access to Justice Office Presented to Tamera Rocha, Esq., Director Recap of 2025 RWU Law Champions for Justice, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact the Office of the Dean - Programs & Initiatives, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. lawevents@rwu.edu Questions? | RWU Law Office of Programs & Initiatives | lawevents@rwu.edu
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BRISTOL, R.I. –, The Roger Williams University, School of Law, has launched a new, Continuing Legal Education, (CLE) series this spring, expanding accessible, practice-focused learning opportunities for Rhode Island attorneys. Rhode Island requires licensed attorneys to complete 10 hours of CLE annually, including mandated credits in areas such as ethics and, beginning this year, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). The new RWU Law series is designed to help practitioners meet those…, RWU Law website, .
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The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan offers eligible professional students up to $50,000 annually with a 1.057% origination fee, which is deducted from the loan at the time of disbursement. The 2025-2026 Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan for graduate students has a fixed interest rate of 8.08%. Students must submit a FAFSA to determine eligibility. The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan covers…, This loan is only available to students who borrowed a Grad PLUS Loan at RWU Law prior to July 1, 2026. , The Graduate PLUS loan has a 4.228% origination fee, which is deducted from the loan at the time of disbursement. The 2025-2026 Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan has a fixed interest rate of 9.08%. For more information about the Graduate Plus loan, please refer to the bottom section of our Financial Aid Checklist for Incoming Students page.
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Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need-based program in which earnings are intended to assist a student with school related expenses. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted annually to be considered for Federal Work-Study in the upcoming academic year. The FAFSA must be submitted before the RWU deadline, and the student must demonstrate financial need, in order to be…, , General Information, Law students are not permitted to work outside of the School of Law Law students will earn a rate of $16.00 per hour The maximum work-study award is $2,500 per academic year Law students may earn up to the maximum of their work award, but are not obligated to earn the full amount of the award The amount earned is dependent on the number of hours worked and the hourly pay rate The maximum number…
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