Typically the MS and JD are pursued separately. The JD requires 90 credits, which can be completed on a full-time basis within three years. At the Schmidt Labor Research Center, the MS program requires 39 credits, which can be completed on a full-time basis within two years. A student matriculated in the joint program will transfer some credits taken in one of the courses of study to help satisfy…, LRHR Credits, The following 15 credits, which are all part of the MS core curriculum, may be transferred toward satisfaction of the 90 credit graduation requirement at Roger Williams University School of Law. LRS/MGT 500 Labor Relations and Human Resources LRS/ECN 526 Economics of the Labor Market LRS/PSC 521 Comparative Labor Relations Systems LRS 542 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining LRS 580…, Law Credits, Law Courses Eligible for Transfer to Labor Relations and Human Resources A total of 9 credits may be transferred from the JD program toward satisfaction of the 39 credit graduation requirement of the MS program. The following courses are eligible for transfer credit. LAW 631 Administrative Law LAW 820 Employment Law * LAW 822 Labor Law ** * Substitute for LRS 531 ** Substitute for LRS 541 The…
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Students must first apply to one of the Clinical Externship Programs: Corporate Counsel, Environmental & Land Use, Government, Judicial, Prosecution, Public Interest, or Washington D.C. Semester-In-Practice, and then arrange a full-time, local or remote, Semester-In-Practice placement that is approved by the Externship Director. Students will earn 10-12 ungraded fieldwork credits and 2…, Laurie Barron, Clinical Professor of Law Director of Clinical Externships Director of Feinstein Center for Pro Bono and Experiential Education lbarron@rwu.edu (401) 254-4653
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Since RWU Law is the only law school in the state, our students have access to plum opportunities in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, both state and federal. Students must apply in advance and should seek advice from the Feinstein Center. An information session will be held in advance of the deadline each semester for the following semester’s program. Corporate Counsel,…
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What we do, Prepare formation documents, such as articles of incorporation/organization, draft by-laws, operating agreements, owner agreements, and other governance documents, assist with 501(c)(3) tax exemption applications, and draft and review certain agreements., What we do not do, Business litigation, draft business plans, develop loan packages or prepare tax returns., What is our selection process for Clients?, We provide legal assistance to organizations that are unable to pay market rates for legal services and that fit our other selection criteria. The clinic strives to serve as many organizations as possible, but we cannot meet all of the requests for our services., Contact, Interested organizations should complete an intake form and e-mail the completed form to: bsuc@rwu.edu Download the Intake Form
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Practicing pursuant to a student practice rule, students will be assigned to represent military veterans whose applications for disability benefits have been denied, pursuing their administrative appeals in the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). Students will perform record reviews, identify relevant evidence, draft legal memoranda in preparation for pre-briefing conferences with the…
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Student Groups, Accessibility in the Law Student Society (ALSS) Alliance (LGBTQ+) American Indian Law Student Association (AILSA) Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Christian Legal Society (CLS) First Generation Law Student Association (FGLSA) Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) Justinian Law Society Latino Law Students Association (LLSA) Middle…, Legal Associations, Thurgood Marshall Law Society, The mission of the Thurgood Marshall Law Society (TMLS) is to advance the distinguished legacy of Thurgood Marshall through the active participation and fellowship among lawyers, law professors, judges and law students of color to promote the science of jurisprudence, to uphold the honor of the legal profession, to promote social intercourse among Rhode Island attorneys, and to protect the civil…, Rhode Island Bar Association Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Committee, The duty of this committee is to promote professional and educational opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members of the Association and to promote for all members of the RIBA greater awareness of professional and educational programs relative to the legal issues affecting the LGBT community., Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association, The mission of the RIWBA is to promote the advancement of women in the legal profession in the State of Rhode Island.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, The School of Law celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of activities to highlight his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement., Diversity Symposium Dinner , This annual event brings together Rhode Island attorneys and judges with high school, college, and law students to discuss issues of interest to members of populations traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession and the justice system., Street Law Program, Street Law is practical, participatory education about law, democracy, and human rights where Roger Williams Law students teach in local inner-city high schools., Thurgood Marshall Lecture Series, The Thurgood Marshall Lecture Series is held biennially and is sponsored by the School of Law, a local law firm and the Marshall family., Latino Policy Institute, Housed at Roger Williams, the Latino Policy Institute is an independent research organization committed to generating and communicating non-partisan data of Latinos in Rhode Island. The LPI stimulates public policy discourse and enhances the public’s understanding of the Rhode Island Latino experience. With this information, Latinos’ social, economic and civic contributions to the state can be…, Immigration Clinic, This clinical program provides students with hands-on opportunities to represent immigrant clients. Students enrolled in the immigration clinic represent noncitizens in their applications for relief from removal before the Immigration Court in Boston. Visit DiscoverLaw.org to Learn More
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At RWU Law, we recognize that students who have the added responsibility of parenthood while attending law school face unique issues and circumstances. The Office of Diversity and Outreach, in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, provides many resources and services to support our student parents/students with families…, Resources and Services Available , Referral assistance and resource materials for parents seeking childcare. Information about school vacation and recreational summer camp programs for children Information about family-friendly housing options Support for the Older Wiser Law Students (OWLS) student groupand collaboration with OWLS to sponsor programs related to balancing school and family and to hold family-based social…, Academic Support, RWU Law also offers our student parents options that allow them to fulfill their academic/course obligations while avoiding or minimizing conflicts that may arise with their parental obligations (for example, childcare obligations) and are unavoidable despite a student’s best efforts to avoid or resolve such conflict. With regard to academic concerns, we can help our student parents with the…, Childcare Options For Parents Attending RWU Law, We know that juggling law school and parental obligations is challenging. Just as working parents need to make childcare arrangements for their children, so do student parents attending law school. There are a host of childcare options available to student parents and we know that each student parent will make regular childcare arrangements that are best for his or her individual family…, Local Childcare Options
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This card can also be utilized as an on-campus Debit Card. Students can place funds on their Student ID anytime anywhere using their computer or smartphone. For more information see the flyer. To begin adding funds now go to the GET FUNDS website The minimum required is $25., Use your Card at:, School of Law Bistro Other dining areas on campus Campus Bookstores Any Debit Card balance left over from the school year, unless otherwise indicated by the student, will remain in the Debit Card account for use during the next school year. A student may request the Debit Card balance be transferred to his/her tuition account if a tuition balance is outstanding. At the end of the academic year,…
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Students considering leaving the School of Law for Medical or Personal Reasons need to make an appointment with the Assistant Dean of Students at: Phone: (401) 254-4593 Email: Lorraine Lalli And the Financial Aid Office at: Phone: (401) 254-4510 Email: Kate Politano Download Withdrawal Form, Note: For your convenience this form may downloaded and completed prior to your meeting with the Dean of Students., Fall and spring semesters, Before first day of class 100% of tuition By the End of the first week 80% of tuition By the End of the second week 60% of tuition By the End of the third week 40% of tuition By the End of the fourth week 20% of tuition After fourth week of classes No refund given, Intersession and Summer Sessions, Prior to first class meeting 100% of tuition Prior to second class meeting 75% of tuition Prior to third class meeting 50% of tuition Prior to fourth class meeting 25% of tuition After fourth class meeting No refund given, Student Fees, All student fees, room and board charges are for a full semester and are not refundable.
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