General Information, Roger Williams University School of Law (“RWU Law”) is committed to affording its graduates a wide range of career choices and making public interest law practice a more financially feasible choice. RWU Law, through the generosity of Roger Williams University and donors Jack and Sara McConnell, demonstrated that commitment, in 2008, by establishing this Public Interest Loan Repayment Assistance…, Qualifying Employment , The applicant must be providing legal services on a full-time (at least 32 hours per week) or part-time (at least 20 hours per week) compensated basis in a public interest setting such as described below. Qualifying employment is limited to core public interest jobs which provide legal services for or under the direction of a governmental unit or an organization described in Internal Revenue…, Loan Status Eligibility Requirement , Students may apply for the PILRAP loan if they are in repayment AND in a qualified Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan or if they intend on starting their loan repayment within three months of the application date. A graduate must be in repayment before PILRAP loans may be distributed and must remain in repayment throughout the term of the graduate’s PILRAP loan. Graduates must be making…, Timeline, Due Date- December 8th Award Notification- TBD, Application Process , A graduate must apply for PILRAP within five years after the graduate’s date of graduation. The application will not be considered complete unless accompanied by all required documentation specified on the application form. Submit applications no later than December 8th using our secure portal. The completed application: 1) an application, 2) an employment verification form signed by the…, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is available through the federal government to those borrowers making qualifying payments in a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying public service employer. After 120 qualifying monthly payments, the remaining balance is forgiven with no taxable income implications. Only the loan servicer (FedLoan Servicing) can…, PILRAP Application, Submit your PILRAP application and supporting documents via our Secure Portal If you have any questions about the program or your eligibility, please email Laurie Barron at lbarron@rwu.edu or Kate Politano at kpolitano@rwu.edu .
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The Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors (NAPLA) is hosting a 3-day conference for pre-law advisors that will include critical updates, programs for new and veteran advisors, and the opportunity to connect with law school admissions teams and exhibitors from across the pre-law advising profession. The conference will be held from, June 8-10th, 2026, in, Providence, Rhode Island, , with Tuesday sessions running at RWU School of Law . For more information and to register, please visit the NAPLA Conference website . , SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact RWU Law Admissions, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made at kvieira@rwu.edu
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In 2012, a federal court struck down a prayer banner at Cranston High School West as an Establishment Clause violation under the Lemon test. In 2022, the Supreme Court formally abandoned the Lemon framework in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, replacing it with a historical practices and understandings approach. Would Ahlquist be decided the same way today? This panel brings together…, Panelists, Christopher Hampson – Associate Professor, University of Florida Lynette Labinger, Esq. – Constitutional and Civil Rights Attorney Steven Green – Fred H. Paulus Professor of Law & Affiliated Professor of History and Religious Studies, Willamette University, Law Student Moderators, David Salzillo, Jr., President, RWU Law American Constitutional Society Alana Quashie, President, RWU Law Cristian Legal Society Register Here - March 23 CLE Program, Rhode Island MCLE Credit, This program is pending for one Rhode Island MCLE Credit., 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?, Contact: Alana Quashie | aquashie268@g.rwu.edu
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Tuition Rates, Juris Doctorate (JD), $24,292 per semester (full-time 12 to 16 credits) $48,584 per year A full-time, Juris Doctorate student is defined as a student enrolled in a JD program, 12 to 16 credits per semester (Fall and Spring). Students who are authorized to enroll in fewer than 12 credits will be charged on a per credit basis at $2,024 per credit. Students who are authorized to enroll in more than 16 credits (overload)…, Master of Studies in Law (MSL), $977 per credit, Cost of Attendance, Full-Time Cost of Attendance (COA), 2025-2026 details, including indirect costs. 2026-2027 TBD For more information, visit the Bursar's website
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Join fellow RWU Law Alumni, Washington, DC Semester-In-Practice law students, and meet Dean Gregory W. Bowman for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in Washington, DC! Supreme Court of the United States Reception & Cash Bar Busboys and Poets Davis Room 450 K St. NW Washington, District of Columbia Kindly RSVP by March 20 Register Here, 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 Programs & Initiatives, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made chorne@rwu.edu
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All graduates of Roger Williams University School of Law (RWU Law) are encouraged to run for a position on the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors. , *Nominations open on March 18 and close on April 1, 2026. Alums will receive a call for elections by email in late April with the candidates. Seven (7) Director seats are available this election term., The goal of the RWU Law Alumni Association is to organize, connect, and engage alumni in meaningful relationships with one another and with the RWU School of Law. The Association aims to develop and maintain programs and activities that both strengthen the Association and support the institution. The RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors seeks members of talent and accomplishment who have…, *Please submit applications by April 1, 2026 for consideration to join the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors in the 2026-27 year., Selected alums are appointed to a three-year Board of Directors term., Next term will begin July 1, 2026., , **Submissions should be emailed to, lawalumni@rwu.edu, , **Submissions must include the, LAA BOD Signature Nomination Form, , Statement of Interest, and Resume.
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BRISTOL, R.I. –, Roger Williams University School of Law and the Women’s Law Society hosted its Seventh Annual Women in Law Leadership Lecture this March, welcoming Carrie A. Goldberg, founder of the victims’ rights law firm C.A. Goldberg, PLLC, for a fireside conversation about justice, advocacy, and the evolving challenges women face in the legal profession. Goldberg joined Law Professor Emily J. Sack for a…
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Transitional Justice in the USA Speakers Series - Part VI: , Reimagining Repair: The Role of DEI in Racial Redress and Institutional Reform, This panel will examine the conceptual and historical foundation of current efforts to remedy the harm of racial discrimination through the contemporary aims of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI). It will seek to understand how DEI principles have shaped or could shape institutional responses to historic harms against marginalized communities, particularly racial minorities.…, Co-organized by, : , , The Center for International Law and Policy at New England Law | Boston and Roger Williams University School of Law. Register Here, PANELISTS:, • Danielle Conway, Dean of Penn State Dickinson Law and the School of International Affairs & Donald J. Farage Professor of Law; President, Association of American Law Schools, and Executive Director, Antiracist Development Institute • Anu Gupta, Author, Speaker and Founder of Be More with Anu • Taino Palermo, Co-Director, Indigenous Peoples Rights • Marie Wilson, Journalist and former…, MODERATORS:, • Erika George, Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Engagement & Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law • Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Assistant Dean for Curricular Innovation and Professor at Roger Williams University School of Law Program details may be found here .
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Join, Tracy Simmons, , Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at Howard University School of Law and author of, Law School for Dummies, , and, Michael Donnelly-Boylen, , Associate Dean for Strategy, External Relations, and Enrollment at RWU Law and host of the, Law401 Podcast, , for an informative panel on, How to Apply to Law School, . 5:30-6pm Check-in & Refreshments 6-7pm Panel Register Here
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This summer marks a significant step forward for RWU Law's Coastal Resilience Law and Policy Clinic . Now entering its fourth year, the clinic is expanding access beyond RWU Law’s student body. For the first time, visiting students from ABA-accredited law schools will be able to join RWU Law students in this immersive, four-credit experience. The clinic is a joint initiative of the Marine Affairs…, How to Apply:, Email marineaffairs@rwu.edu Students from RWU Law and other ABA-accredited law schools are encouraged to apply early., A Hands-On, Four-Credit Summer Experience, Over ten weeks, students work closely with state and local government partners on projects that support community-level planning and response. The work is substantive and practical: researching legal frameworks, drafting written products for non-lawyer audiences, and engaging with stakeholders who rely on clear, actionable guidance. Students can expect to build experience in: Local land‑use and…, Learning on the Coast, The clinic is based on RWU Law's Bristol, Rhode Island campus , where the coastline is part of daily life. Students study resilience while surrounded by the very communities, shorelines, and infrastructure that shape the region's legal and policy questions. The setting deepens learning in a way hard to replicate elsewhere., Why This Expansion Matters, Opening the clinic to visiting students reflects both demand and mission. Many law schools do not offer an immersive program focused on coastal resilience, and students across the country are seeking meaningful, applied experience in this area. "Communities are facing increased needs related to planning for coastal resilience. Students want to work on real issues that matter,” said Julia B. Wyman…, How to Apply, Students from RWU Law and other ABA-accredited law schools are encouraged to apply early. Email: marineaffairs@rwu.edu Real clients. Real policy work. Real impact.
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