2005, The Pro Bono Collaborative (PBC) is established as pilot program The, , Pro Bono Collaborative (PBC), is established as pilot program. It is officially launched as a full RWU Law program in January 2006, with support from the Rhode Island Foundation., AALS 2006, RWU Law awarded membership in the, AALS, (Association of American Law Schools)., The Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger, retired Chief Justice of The , Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger, , retired Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court (1993-2001), becomes the first chair of, RWU Law’s Board of Directors, ., 2007, RWU Law’s first endowed professorship, is established in honor of the Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger. Professor Michael Yelnosky, Professor Michael Yelnosky, releases his first Faculty Productivity report, measuring per capita productivity of law faculties, based on publication in major law journals between 1992 and 2007, and underscoring the quality of RWU Law’s faculty. , 2008, Chief Justice John Roberts, Chief Justice John Roberts, of the U.S. Supreme Court meets with RWU Students in Providence, and swears in 43 alumni to Federal Bar. Justice Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, of the U.S. Supreme Court spends a memorable day at RWU Law as Distinguished Jurist in Residence. , 2009, In furtherance of RWU Law’s commitment to public service, the faculty votes … In furtherance of RWU Law’s commitment to public service, the faculty votes to require that, in order to graduate,, students must complete at least 50 hours, of unpaid, law-related public service, for which they will not receive academic credit.
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2010, Betty Anna Waters RWU Law hosts a special Advance Screening of, Conviction, (2011), a major-motion picture starring Hilary Swank and Minnie Driver as RWU Law alumni Betty Anne Waters ’98 and Abra Rice ’98 and their true-life battle to free Waters' wrongly convicted brother from prison. , Peter Kilmartin Peter Kilmartin ’98, is elected Attorney General of Rhode Island. , Attorney Mark Mandell Attorney Mark Mandell, is elected chairman of RWU Law’s Board of Directors , succeeding the Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger. A prominent Rhode Island attorney and popular adjunct professor, Mandell had served as president of both the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He also served on the Rhode Island Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Panel and the Governor’s Advisory Commission…, 2011, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, of the U.S. Supreme Court spends a day at RWU Law. , 2012, The, Santoro Business Law Lecture Series, becomes RWU Law’s second endowed lectureship. It was endowed entirely by alumni support, following a lead gift from Brian Ali ’07. Frank Fahrenkopf – co-chair of the Presidential Debates Commission, former RNC chair, and head of American Gaming Association – is first speaker., Associate Justice Samuel Alito Associate Justice Samuel Alito, of the U.S. Supreme Court spends a day at RWU Law. , 2013, 20th Anniversary20th Anniversary Celebration 20th Anniversary Celebration, begins, for 2013-14 academic year. As of May 2013, the total number of RWU Law Alumni stood at 2,662. , Associate Justice Elena Kagan Associate Justice Elena Kagan, of the U.S. Supreme Court addresses first-year class of RWU Law. , Former Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Former Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, of the U.S. Supreme Court spends a day at RWU Law. , 2014, Professor Michael Yelnosky, Professor Michael J. Yelnosky, appointed the fifth Dean of RWU Law, effective July 1. Yelnosky was a founding faculty member of RWU Law. , Chief Judge William E. Smith Chief Judge William E. Smith, , of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, elected chair of RWU Law’s Board of Directors , effective July 1.
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2015, Veterans law RWU Law establishes its, Veterans Disability Appeals Field Clinic, in the Providence offices of Chisholm & Chisholm, one of the nation's leading veterans disability law firms. , Judge Savage, RWU Law Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Judge Judith Colenback Savage, hosts a major symposium on, Mass Incarceration, at the school that helps lead to significant changes in Rhode Island law. , 2016, One Empire, RWU Law opens new, Experiential Learning Campus, at One Empire Street in downtown Providence, housing in-house clinics, hosting classes, and providing a base for students performing externships and gaining other work in the city. , 2017, Luis Mancheno, Luis Mancheno ’13, makes national headlines when he leads a team of young attorneys in bringing the case of, Darweesh v Trump Order, less than 24 hours after President Trump signed his “Muslim ban”. In response, a federal judge blocks part of the executive order, ordering that refugees trapped at airports across the U.S. should not be sent back to their home countries. The Professor Anthony J. Santoro Classroom (Room 262) is dedicated in honor of The, Professor Anthony J. Santoro Classroom, (Room 262) is dedicated in honor of the founding Dean of RWU Law and President Emeritus of RWU. Santoro thanked the gathered faculty, alumni and students for the honor, noting that RWU Law was “instrumental in my having the best time of my life during these last 25 years – especially the last few as a faculty member. I really enjoyed that classroom and I am so thrilled to have it named after me…, 2018, RBG, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, of the Supreme Court of the United States makes national headlines when she skips President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to spend a snowy day at RWU Law. , The Honorable Edward C. Clifton, retired associate justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court The Honorable Edward C. Clifton, , retired associate justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court, completes his term as Distinguished Jurist in Residence at RWU Law, a post he’d held since 2015. In 2018, Judge Clifton received the school’s Champions for Justice Award. He served on RWU Law’s Board of Directors from 2009 until 2020, and received an honorary degree from the school in 2021. , 2019, First Women A team of RWU Law librarians and staff, aided by members of the state bar and judiciary, builds a definitive list of the 176, First Women Lawyers in Rhode Island, . In April, the law school hosts a gala event for the plaque dedication. , Dorothy Crockett, In September, the, Dorothy R. Crockett, Classroom is dedicated in honor of Rhode Island’s first African-American woman lawyer, admitted to the bar in 1932 . In November, cybersecurity lawyer Linn Foster Freedman, a longtime RWU Law board member In November, cybersecurity lawyer, Linn Foster Freedman, , a longtime RWU Law board member, noted philanthropist, and law partner at Robinson & Cole LLP, is honored with a seminar room in her name.
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Which type of JD applicant are you?, First Year Applicant, Image of student studying At Roger Williams University School of Law, we seek to enroll a diverse first year JD class from across the United States and the world. With an emphasis on experiential education through our Clinical Guarantee, we welcome applications from prospective students who wish to learn through practice. First Year Applicant Process, Transfer Applicant, Law student using a laptop RWU Law welcomes applications from transfer students. Transfer students are able to take advantage of our Clinical Guarantee as well as utilize both of our campuses in Bristol and Providence. Transfer Applicant Process, What works for you? Part-Time JD Option, While RWU Law does not offer a night program, we do offer students the option to enroll part-time during the day. This option is designed to meet the needs students with family obligations and those who continue to work part-time during their law school enrollment. Four-Year JD Option, Accelerated Graduation Option, Designed for students looking who want to minimize their time out of the job market while saving an entire semester of living expenses, RWU Law offers an accelerated graduation option. Students choosing option will still have access to all that an RWU Law degree offers, but graduate a semester earlier. Accelerated Graduation Option, International Applicant, Group of students gathered in circle At RWU Law, we equip you with the foundational knowledge, skills-based training, and real-world experience you need to hit the ground running as soon as possible. International Applicant Process, Visiting Student, Students studying in a pair We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in another ABA accredited law school who wish to spend a semester or year at Roger Williams University School of Law. Visiting Student Visiting Student Application Process Log in to Applicant Status Online, Covid-19 Updates, LSAT-Flex Update, RWU Law will accept the LSAT-Flex from applicants for the 2021 incoming class. The LSAT-Flex will be considered the same as the traditional in-person LSAT. , Spring 2020 Grades, Recognizing the myriad grading systems colleges and universities implemented in the wake of covid-19, RWU Law will assess these grades in a holistic manner. Applicants are encouraged to submit addendums if they feel the Admissions Committee needs more background to adequately assess Spring 2020 semester grades.
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In addition to the required application components for first year applications or transfer applications , international students must also submit the following: JD Credential Assembly Service (JD CAS) Foreign transcripts received through JD CAS will be sent to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) where the transcripts will be authenticated and…
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Students currently enrolled in another ABA accredited law school who wish to spend a semester or year at Roger Williams University School of Law should submit a completed application to the Admissions Office well in advance of their anticipated visiting semester(s). All applications for admission as a visiting student must include:, A completed School of Law Application, Spring 2024 Visiting Application Summer 2024 Visiting Application - 2024 application has closed, Brief supplementary statement setting forth the student's reasons for visiting, Written permission to attend Roger Williams University School of Law from the Dean of the current law school, Letter of Good Standing from the current law school, Certified transcript from the current law school, Personal Statement, The Admissions Committee attaches significant value to statements made in this supplement, which should not exceed three (3) pages and should address: Why do you want to pursue the study of law? What educational, employment, or family experiences would be relevant to your application? What unique factors in your background would enrich the RWU Law classroom experience?, Resume, Submit a resume that outlines your academic and professional experience.
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Our Mission: Training the next generation of marine law professionals., The Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University School of Law is a partnership of the law school, the University of Rhode Island, and Rhode Island Sea Grant. The Marine Affairs Institute is also home to the Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program. The Marine Affairs Institute/Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program prepares law students to enter the exciting field of ocean and coastal law…
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