BRISTOL, R.I. –, Roger Williams University School of Law is expanding access to its public education podcast, Law 401 , with WPRI 12. As of Feb. 24, the podcast is now streaming on WPRI 12+, the station’s free CTV app. Launched in July 2025, Law 401 explores legal issues that shape daily life in Rhode Island and translates complex topics into clear, practical conversations. Short-form episodes produced for WPRI…
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RWU Law's Clinical Programs, What is the difference between an In-House Clinic, a Field Clinic, and a Clinical Externship?, preLaw Top School for Public Service 2025-2026 In an In-House Clinic , a student works in the Providence Law Clinic under the supervision of a full-time faculty member whose sole purpose is to teach students and direct the clinic. Students handle a small number of their cases from start to finish and, when the student practice rule permits it, are certified as student attorneys. In a Field…, outside , of the law school under the supervision of attorneys or judges. Generally, the law student is assigned projects that deepen the student’s substantive knowledge and skill base. Students make valuable connections and learn lessons about the real world of practice in a busy public interest law office, corporation, or judicial chamber. For students looking for an immersive experience, we offer each…, outside, of the law school , full-time, under the supervision of attorneys or judges. A Semester-In-Practice allows a student to work either locally or in a remote location chosen by the student and approved by the Clinical Externship Director. Students must be selected by the director of each program. There will be a consultation session with the Director of each program for Clinical Externship to discuss the placement options. For…, own, placements in consultation with the Director. , In-House Clinics (Open to 2Ls and 3Ls), All of our in-house clinics are supervised by full-time faculty members. The professionally staffed full-service law office is located in Historic Downtown Providence, RI, and houses the Business Start-up Clinic, the Criminal Defense Clinic, and the Immigration Clinic. Business Start-up Clinic (8 credits) Coastal Resilience Law and Policy Summer Clinic (4 credits) Criminal Defense Clinic (8…, Field Clinics (Open to 2Ls and 3Ls), Our field clinic is supervised by highly experienced attorneys in a nationally regarded law firm who are employed as members of our adjunct faculty. Veterans Disability Appeals Field Clinic (6 credits), Clinical Externships (Open to 2Ls and 3Ls), All clinical externships are taught by Faculty who teach a co-requisite seminar and supervise students in their fieldwork. Corporate Counsel Clinical Externship Program Environmental and Land Use Clinical Externship Program Government Clinical Externship Program Judicial Clinical Externship Program New York Pro Bono Scholars Program Prosecution Clinical Externship Program Public Interest Clinical…, Semester-In-Practice, Participate in an innovative Semester-In-Practice Program that enables students to train full-time—either in one of our pre-established local placements or in a new remote placement of their choosing. Learn more about Semester-In Practice, Pro Bono Clinics and Projects (Open to 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls), ACI Civil Legal Assistance Eviction Help Desk Street Law Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Learn more about Collaborative Projects Learn more about Pro Bono
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Rhode Island elementary, middle and high School students are invited to submit drawings, essays on how iconic U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has inspired them. Each year, Roger Williams University School of Law, Rhode Island’s only law school, invites Ocean State students from grades K through 12 to submit essays and drawings on how they have been inspired by the legacy of late…
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Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series presents The Life and Work of Attorney Fred D. Gray: Embedding Advocacy Histories in Legal Learning, The career of civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray is worth teaching about. Attorney Gray is one of the most consequential civil rights attorneys in American legal history. From representing Claudette Colvin, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to litigating school desegregation and voting rights cases that reshaped constitutional doctrine, Attorney Gray’s work helped dismantle Jim Crow…, FEATURED SPEAKERS, Jeffrey R. Baker, Associate Dean of Experiential Learning and Clinical Professor of Law, The University of Alabama School of Law Jeffrey R. Baker Jeff Baker is the Law School’s first Associate Dean of Experiential Learning and Clinical Professor of Law. He directs the, Law School’s seven clinics, and helps lead other programs of experiential education across the curriculum. His scholarship focuses on issues of human rights and dignity, social justice, legal education, and ethics, at the intersections of law, theology, jurisprudence, and public policy. From 2013 to 2025, Dean Baker served as the Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Global Programs at Pepperdine University Caruso School…, The Malibu Times, , among other honors. From 2006 to 2013, Dean Baker served as an Associate Professor of Law and the Director of Clinical Programs at Faulkner University Jones School of Law in Montgomery. There, he directed the Family Violence Clinic and founded the Elder Law Clinic. While at Faulkner Law, he received the Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Honors Award from, The Montgomery Advertiser, in 2009, was named an Honorary Member of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, and was named Professor of the Year in 2012. Dean Baker holds degrees in political science and ministry from Harding University. After graduating from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2000, he returned to his home state of Mississippi where he had a diverse trial and appellate practice in complex…, Clinical Law Prof Blog, and is actively involved with the Clinical Legal Education Association and the AALS Section on Clinical Legal Education. He has served as a director and counsel for several nonprofits devoted to human rights, social justice, and community development, and he is active in church service and leadership. He is a 2025 Fellow of the Fred D. Gray Institute for Civil and Human Rights. Dean Baker is a…, Jonathan L. Entin, JD, David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law Jonathan Entin Jonathan L. Entin is David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law at Case Western Reserve University, where he taught Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, and Administrative Law for four decades. Among his many publications, he has written extensively about the work of legendary civil rights lawyer…, Dr. David Fleer, Director of Advancement, Fred D. Gray Institute for Human and Civil Rights David Fleer is a distinguished scholar, minister, and advocate whose life’s work brings together preaching, leadership, and a deep commitment to racial healing. Across four decades of service in universities and churches, he has consistently united intellectual rigor with pastoral wisdom and public engagement. From 2007…, Ayesha Bell Hardaway, JD, Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law Ayesha Bell Hardaway Ayesha Bell Hardaway, JD, is a Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University where she serves as Director of the Law School’s Social Justice Law Center and its Criminal Defense Clinic. Professor Hardaway also serves as Director of the University’s Social Justice Institute. As Director of the Social Justice…, Georgetown Law Journal, ,, Boston University Law Review, , and, Stanford Journal of Civil Rights & Civil Liberties, . Professor Hardaway has written on many topics including reparations, labor law, the Thirteenth Amendment, and policing. Her work on policing has also made her an influential voice in the field. Hardaway has made several appearances on CNN, including The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, and on ESPN’s The Undefeated, and was quoted in papers ranging from, USA Today to Rolling Stone, magazine. Professor Hardaway has also been asked to opine on other high-profile incidents in outlets such as, The Associated Press, ,, U.S. News and World Report, ,, The New York Times, ,, Washington Post, , and, The Boston Globe, ., MEET THE MODERATOR, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, is one of the editors of, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, . She currently serves as a Professor and the Director of Special Programs, Academic Affairs at Roger Williams University School of Law. She received a B.A. from Hofstra University, a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. She is a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Rhode Island…, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact Kara Dalessio, kdalessio@rwu.edu, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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BRISTOL, R.I., – Roger Williams University School of Law has been ranked No. 11 among the Top Law Schools for Social Justice by, The National Jurist, . The rankings are based on a weighted assessment of law schools’ clinics, centers, courses, journals, related initiatives, and student diversity. The methodology underscores experiential learning and institutional commitment, evaluating how deeply social justice is embedded in academic programs and community engagement. “This national recognition reflects our commitment at RWU Law to live our…
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Social Justice is embedded in RWU Law's DNA. It has been a central part of the school's mission from its inception. Some of our efforts include: #11 Top Law School for Social Justice 2026 from The National Jurist RWU Law is ranked #11 on, National Jurist's , list of top law schools for social justice as a Top School for Public Service, Best School for Social Justice, and was given Justice & Opportunity Honors for Law Schools Expanding Opportunity. Our Feinstein Center for Pro Bono and Experiential Education —staffed by three full-time attorney/faculty members who set goals and provide guidance—ensures an exceptional educational experience, while…
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The Pro Bono Collaborative's pro bono service model is unique in that it involves a three-way partnership—law firm/attorney, law school and community organization—to identify unmet legal needs and create pro bono projects that address those needs. All pro bono projects facilitated through the School of Law fall under the Pro Bono Collaborative. The Pro Bono Collaborative is recognized as an…, Access to Justice: An Agenda for Legal Education and Research, . In October 2012, the , Legal Services Corporation Report of the Pro Bono Task Force, described the Pro Bono Collaborative as “one great example of how much can be accomplished through collaboration.” Also in October 2012 the National Center for Access to Justice featured the Pro Bono Collaborative in its report , Model Projects & Structures To Strengthen Law Student Pro Bono To Increase Access To Justice, describing “law student pro bono models that do a good job of increasing access to justice by responding to the legal needs of vulnerable people in underserved communities.” For additional information about the Pro Bono Collaborative, please contact: Eliza Vorenberg at evorenberg@rwu.edu or 401-254-4597.
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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 more than just financial, and you…, Annual Cost of Attendance (COA) Budget, Federal regulations govern the creation of the student cost of attendance budget and dictate that it cover only expenses incurred during periods of enrollment and may include only education-related expenses. This table shows the 2026-2027 direct costs for Law students living on and off campus. Direct Costs On-Campus Housing Off-Campus Housing Tuition $48,584 $48,584 Student Fees $1,720 $1,720…
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