Congratulations on your acceptance to the RWU Law Class of 2028! , This site is your best resource as you prepare to join your community this August. , Incoming Student Checklist Incoming Student Checklist, Make it Official!, If you haven't already secured your seat in our incoming class, don't wait any longer. DEPOSIT NOW
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Community-based organizations are encouraged to propose Pro Bono Collaborative projects. To do so, please contact: Eliza Vorenberg at evorenberg@rwu.edu or 401-254-4597, Adult Correctional Institution Civil Legal Clinic Projects, Attorney Erica Pistorino and RWU Law faculty along with RWU Law students provide advice and counsel on civil legal issues to women incarcerated in the Adult Correctional Institution (ACI) Women’s Facility., Bradley Hospital’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Guardianship Project, Barton Gilman LLP , in partnership with Bradley Hospital’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities , assists parents of disabled children turning 18 by providing advice and counsel regarding their options and, where appropriate, establishing legal guardianship of their children. The firm also provides regular Know Your Rights presentations to Bradley families and staff on Guardianship…, Eviction Help Desk Project, Launched in October 2021, the Eviction Help Desk is a partnership between Roger Williams University School of Law’s Pro Bono Collaborative, the Rhode Island District Court , Rhode Island Center for Justice (CFJ) and Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. (RILS). The Help Desk is staffed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. by RWU Law students, working alongside experienced housing attorneys…, Non-Profit Advice and Counsel Project, Cameron Mittleman LLP , Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC , and Sloan & Walsh LLP provide legal advice, counsel, and assistance to non-profit organizations that serve low-income communities. Organizations served have included AMOR, the Newport Partnership for Families, Women’s Center of RI, the Providence Student Union, and Women’s Refugee Care., Rhode Island Training School Intro to Law & Society, RWU Law students teach a law-related curriculum for youth at the Rhode Island Training School during the spring semester. , Street Law Project, Street Law is a national program that partners law students with local public schools and community based organizations to teach disadvantaged youth about their legal rights and responsibilities. Law students teach law-related lessons in schools and community organizations throughout Rhode Island and in Fall River., Tomaquag Museum Project, Duffy & Sweeney Ltd, ., provides legal assistance to the Tomaquag Museum in support of its development of a new museum building and concessions on URI property. One law student assists the law firm with legal issues around land use, contract review, and employee policies., Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), The Internal Revenue Service trains law students to provide tax assistance to low-income individuals and families through East Bay Community Action Program to ensure that they receive the earned income tax credit for which they are qualified.
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Roger Williams University requires all law students (JD and MSL) to have adequate health insurance coverage. Roger Williams University has partnered with University Health Plans to offer a comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan for our students. All School of Law students (JD & MSL) are automatically enrolled in and billed for the University's Student Health Insurance Plan. Students who…, All students are required to complete an online enrollment or waiver form by August 18, 2025. Students who do not complete an online waiver will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan., For detailed information about the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan, and to enroll or waive coverage, please visit University Health Plans, 2025-2026 Plan Information:, Coverage Period: August 14, 2025 – August 13, 2026 Annual premium: $3,418 Deadline to waive coverage: August 18, 2025, Enrollment and Waiver Process:, Please visit University Health Plans to enroll or waive coverage. Students will need their student ID number and date of birth. New students will receive their student ID numbers via email in mid-June. If you have questions about the University's student health insurance plan enrollment or waiver process, contact University Health Plans at 800-437-6448 or info@univhealthplans.com . If you are…, WAIVER REQUIREMENTS, If a student is currently insured under another insurance policy that is comparable to the RWU Student Health Insurance Plan and does not wish to have coverage under the University sponsored plan, the student may waive out of the insurance by completing the, waiver form by August 18, 2025., It is important you review your current insurance policy to confirm it meets the following criteria: Your plan must be ACA compliant. Your plan must provide insured benefits for doctors, hospitals, labs, pharmacies and behavioral health providers in Rhode Island. Services must be accessible in Rhode Island near the Roger Williams campus.
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Each year the Roger William University Law Review publishes a journal devoted to the issues raised at the annual symposium held at the Law School. Please note that we are currently in the process of gathering all of the information on past symposia. For some symposia, you will only see listed the participants who wrote and published an article for our symposium edition (that is published every…, contact us .
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All books and course materials are available through the Roger Williams University Bookstore , located on campus in the Lower Commons. You will need your class schedule (available in late-July) to order books. You may contact the bookstore by phone at (401) 254-4592. Roger Williams University Bookstore
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Student Bar Association , The Student Bar Association is the Roger Williams University School of Law student government, elected by and representing all law students., Student Groups, From the LGBTQ Alliance to the Criminal Law Society, from the Maritime Law Association to the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, there are student groups for every legal, political and personal interest., Law Review, The , Roger Williams University Law Review, is a student-run organization that publishes three journals of legal scholarship each academic year. The , Law Review, is run by a board of student editors from the Roger Williams University School of Law, who are responsible for content, timely publication, and all other organizational decisions., Honor Board, The Roger Williams University School of Law Honor Board is charged with investigating alleged Honor Code violations, holding hearings on alleged violations when appropriate, and upholding the professional standard and integrity of RWU Law. The Honor Board is an elected body consisting of twelve students, nine of whom will be in their third year of study, and three of whom will be in their second…, Moot Court , The Roger Williams School of Law Moot Court Board is a student-run organization dedicated to developing and promoting exceptional appellate advocacy skills. Moot Court therefore presents numerous opportunities for Board members to develop and hone their appellate advocacy skills. For instance, many Board members participate in national, interschool appellate advocacy competitions, which require…, Trial Team , The Trial Team at RWU Law provides an invaluable experience for students who have the requisite talent, dedication, and interest in courtroom litigation. Students are taught not only how to think like trial attorneys, but how to , be, , trial attorneys. Each year, team members compete in regional and national trial competitions that provide an opportunity to test their skills against law students from around the country. RWU Law has a history of excellence at these competitions.
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The office staff is committed to providing courteous and effective services for the RWU School of Law community. We maintain the integrity of academic student records, protect students’ rights to privacy and use available technology to deliver efficient registration into classes. The policy and procedures administered in this office may be federal, institutional, state, departmental, or a…, Registrar Services, Facilitates registration Verifies enrollment and degrees Produces the final exam schedule Administration of Final Exams Disseminates Grade Reports (post to MY RWU) Handles all corrections to student data Ensures that graduates have fulfilled all requirements Implements applicable policies and procedures Preparation of Dean Certificates for Bar Applicants
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Lorraine Lalli, Dean of Students The Dean of Students Office promotes student success by acting as an advocate and an administrative liaison for students. The Dean of Students office is equipped to provide appropriate resources and guidance for a wide variety of student needs and concerns. The Dean of Students Office is located in the Dean's Suite. This office supports student needs including:…
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