• Attend a Digital Law School Forum for an opportunity to meet with representatives from 100+ law schools. Digital Law School Forums are designed to provide a safe alternative to our annual, in-person Law School Forums. You are welcome to attend these engaging live events from the comfort of your own home, where you can meet law school admission professionals, ask questions about financial aid, and…, Register here, . , Learn more about, RWU Law @ the LSAC Forum, . 
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  • Join the RWU Law Admissions team to chat live about our programs, student experiences, and all of your questions about RWU Law. Live Chat Schedule Zoom Schedule November 6, 2025 5:00 - 5:10 p.m. Introduction 5:10 - 5:30 p.m. Admission Information  5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Department Representatives Available:   Academic Excellence Office   TBA   TBA 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Student Experience 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.…
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  • Citizens Plaza Rotunda One Citizens Plaza Providence, Rhode Island Catering by Cafe Nuovo Register for the December 3 RWU Law Holiday Reception Join Dean Gregory W. Bowman, the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, RWU Law faculty & administration for a networking reception.  Make new connections & reconnect with classmates! 2024 Law Alumni Association Holiday Reception, TOYS FOR TOTS, Help spread joy this season by donating a new, unwrapped toy for the holiday toy drive.  Toys collected will be given to children in need in our local community. $20 per person includes hors d'oeuvres & one beverage ticket. Register for the 2025 RWU Law Holiday Reception., RWU LAW ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD, The Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association continues its tradition of recognizing an alum for outstanding service to the School of Law. Submission deadline is Monday, November 3, 2025 by 5:00 PM EST. RWU Law Alumni Service Award 2025 Nomination Submission, 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.  Questions? Contact RWU Law Programs & Initiatives lawevents@rwu.edu
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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 Recap of 2025 RWU Law Champions for Justice Questions? | RWU Law Office of the Dean – Programs & Initiatives | lawevents@rwu.edu
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  • Event Information, Save the Date..., Thursday, April 9, 2026, The Graduate by Hilton Providence 11 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island 5:30 - 7:30 PM Registration & Sponsoship Details, 2026 Honorees announced soon., 2025 Honorees, Champion for Justice, Michelle Alves, Esq. L’03 Chief of the Criminal Trial Division, Rhode Island Public Defender’s Office Michelle Alves, Esq., Alumni Champion, Christine K. Castro, Esq. L’16 Senior Staff Attorney, Women’s Law Project Christine K. Castro, Esq., Community Partner Champion, Common Cause Rhode Island Presented to John Marion MSL'20, Executive Director Common Cause Rhode Island, About Champions for Justice, Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a student aspiring to make a difference or a seasoned practitioner, this event is a unique chance to engage with the forefront of legal innovation. Take advantage of an unforgettable evening dedicated to the champions who embody the spirit of justice. Secure your spot now for an enriching experience at the forefront of legal excellence. Step into the realm of…, Be a Proud CHAMPIONS FOR JUSTICE Sponsor!, We invite you to support the social justice initiatives at RWU Law by sponsoring the 11th Annual Champions for Justice event. This event aims to benefit the Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education, RWU Law Clinics, and the Pro Bono Collaborative at Roger Williams University School of Law. Champions for Justice has become RWU Law's prominent event for the bench and bar, business…, Grand Partner: $20,000, This package includes exclusive access to the event, preferred seating for ten people, and the opportunity to have your brand name presented at the event. Your logo will be featured in all printed and electronic communications before and after the event. Your brand will also be visible behind the podium, website, and blue/gold carpet. Additionally, you will receive ten tickets to the exclusive…, Chisholm Chisholm Kilpatrick LTD, Sponsor Reception Partner: $15,000, This package includes the naming of the Sponsor Reception with premier sponsors, and invited guests at an exclusive pre-function. Eight tickets are included for the main event, along with a static logo and recognition for the Sponsor Reception and invitations. Thank you to our 2025 SPONSOR RECEPTION PARTNER:, Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell LTD, Main Ballroom Reception Partner: $15,000, The naming of the opening reception and social hour before the formal program begins. Eight event tickets include access to the exclusive Sponsor Reception with honorary guests. Static signage and branding visibility at the venue and online., Dean’s Presenting Partner: $15,000, Exclusive access includes eight tickets to the event with access to the exclusive Sponsor Reception featuring honorary guests—event branding and large static/digital visibility behind the podium, at the event, on the website, and logo visibility., Signature Partners: $10,000, Six tickets for the event include access to the exclusive Sponsor Reception with honorary guests. Static signage and branding visibility at the venue, online, and in all event communications. This is ideal for firms with RWU Law grads to show their support. Thank you to our 2025 SIGNATURE PARTNERS:, Marasco & Nesselbush, Motley Rice, LLC, Robinson + Cole LLP, Champions Partner: $5,000, Four tickets to the event include access to the exclusive Sponsor Reception with honorary guests—static logo placement on signage in the venue. Thank you to our 2025 CHAMPIONS PARTNERS: , ACS Industries, Inc., Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., Marc DeSisto, Esq., Deluca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd., Rob Levine Law, The Smith-Kushmerick Family Fund, Supporting Partner: $2,500, Two tickets to the event. Static logo placement on signage at the venue. Thank you to our 2025 SUPPORTING PARTNERS:, Barton Gilman LLP, John Barylick, Esq. & Jenna Wims Hashway, Esq., Cameron & Mittleman LLP, Day Pitney LLP, Ferrucci Russo Dorsey P.C., Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP, Hinckley Allen , Keches Law, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP, Pierce Atwood LLP, Savage Law Partners LLP, Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. , Troutman Pepper Locke , Associate Justice Brian P. Stern & Mrs. Jennifer Stern, Sponsor Contact, | Chris Sienko | Assistant Vice President, Institutional Advancement, RWU Law | csienko@rwu.edu, Thank you, for your support in making, Champions for Justice 2024, a success! Scroll down to find photographs from the 30th Anniversary Event at The Graduate Providence on Thursday, March 21, 2024! We look forward to your support as we continue to impact the community through our pro bono programs, clinics, and externships., The Impact, Champions for Justice is quickly becoming a hallmark of the Rhode Island legal landscape, and we are proud to count so many as friends and supporters of the Law School. Proceeds from the evening benefit the many social justice programs within RWU Law:, Alternative Spring Break, Institute for Race and the Law, Pro Bono Collaborative, Public Interest Clinical Externships, Public Interest Summer Stipends, RWU Law Clinics
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  • Jick, Sarah, Business Manager Office 161 401-254-4550 sjick@rwu.edu  , Lopes, Lauren, Business Office Coordinator Office 161 401-254-4574 llopes@rwu.edu
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  • Tours of RWU Law & Bristol, RI , We know that getting a sense of place is important when considering your options for law school. Use these resources to help you see yourself in the place that we call home.  https://lsacunite.microsoftcrmportals.com/event/sessions?id=Tour_-_Summer_20223492503703, Campus Visits, Click the link above to schedule an in-person campus visit of our Main Campus in Bristol, RI. , Virtual Tour - RWU Law, We put together a quick tour of the law school to make sure you have the chance to meet some of the staff and administrators that you will interact with if you decide to join our community., Virtual Tour - Bristol, RI, You’ve never been to Bristol, RI? No problem – here’s a quick tour of our seaside hometown., Information Sessions, In these sessions, you will learn about RWU Law, the law school application process, and receive answers to your questions about applying to law school. To register for an Info Session, please click on the links below. On-Campus Info Sessions October 10, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm November 25, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm January 16, 2026 from 1 pm to 3 pm Virtual Info Sessions November 12, 2025 from 3 pm…
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  • Who you gonna call? The desk dragon’s caged ghosts have escaped and are running amok in the Law Library. Catch one and you can bring it home with you – as your own pet ghost! From October 1st through October 24th, tickets for pet ghosts will be hidden throughout the library on weekdays. Clues to the ticket’s final resting place will be exclusively posted on the Law Library’s social media pages (…
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  • To graduate from RWU Law, each student must complete the school’s writing requirement “under the direct supervision of a professor or director of an institute” during which the student “must write an individually authored paper that reflects substantial legal research; presents a legal argument that is well-developed, organized, and supported; is at least 5500 words long; and is of sufficient…
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