Students are eligible to become Law Fellows after their first year of study, and projects are typically completed in one semester, though some projects last more than one semester. Outside organizations requesting Law Fellow assistance may include government agencies, nonprofit groups, and corporations. Project topics cover the full range of ocean, coastal, and maritime topics and may focus on…
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Student Research, Law student research is available on the Sea Grant Law Fellows Selected Projects, Sea Grant Law Fellows Selected Projects, webpage, . , Staff Research and Publications, Staff research and publications are available on the, Marine Affairs Institute Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy Research, website., Symposia/Conferences, The Marine Affairs Institute sponsors speakers, symposia, and interdisciplinary training programs that provide law students and practitioners alike with opportunities to meet with other marine law professionals in both formal and informal settings, and learn about recent developments in ocean and coastal law.
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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 , Virtual Tour - Bristol, RI, 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 November 19, 2024 @ 2pm-4pm, EDT December 2, 2024 @ 11am-1pm EDT January 10, 2025 @ 12-2pm, EDT January 27, 2025 @ 3-5pm, EDT Virtual Info Sessions…
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Rhode Island is a popular tourist destination, especially in the spring and summer months. Please make arrangements well in advance of your stay and be sure to compare rates carefully., Local Area Hotels, (Approximately 10-20 minutes from campus) Bristol Harbor Inn (401) 254-1444 Sonesta Select Newport Middletown , Middletown (401) 849-8000 Hampton Inn and Suites , Middletown (401) 848-6555 Homewood Suites By Hilton , Middletown (401) 848-2700 Holiday Inn Express , Middletown (401) 848-7128 Atlantic Beach Hotel , Middletown (401) 847-5330 , Newport, RI Area Hotels, (Approximately 30 minutes south of campus) Hotel Viking (401) 847-3300 Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina (401) 847-9000 Newport Marriott (401) 849-1000 Residence Inn (401) 845-2005 , Providence, RI/Seekonk, MA Area Hotels , (Approximately 20-30 minutes north of campus) Clarion Inn Providence-Seekonk , Seekonk, MA (508) 336-7300 Holiday Inn Express , Fall River, MA (508) 672-0011 Hampton Inn , Westport, MA (508) 675-8500 Holiday Inn, Providence (401) 831-3900 Motel 6 , Seekonk, MA (508) 336-7800 Omni Providence Hotel (401) 598-8000 Providence Biltmore (800) 294-7709 Providence Marriott (800) 228-9290 Ramada Inn ,…, Selected Area Bed & Breakfasts , (Approximately 10-25 minutes from campus) Bristol House Bed and Breakfast (401) 396-9066 The Captain's Place , Bristol (401) 253-2573 Governor Bradford House , Bristol (401) 254-1745 Point Pleasant Inn , Bristol (401) 253-0627 Thomas Cole House , Warren (401) 245-9768 William's Grant Inn , Bristol (401) 253-4220
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We have the undivided attention of our state bench and bar, exceptional clinical and externship programs, a world-class faculty and a broad, accomplished and growing alumni base – all combining to create a network of career entry points that give you a powerful edge, even in the toughest legal markets. Get inspired by #Changemaker stories from a few our graduates on this link . Whether you're…
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An effective, modern legal education requires both a strong academic grounding, and a robust regimen of hands-on experience. When RWU Law was born a quarter century ago, legal educators were just beginning to build experiential learning into the curriculum. So it’s not a “late addition” for us – it’s, built into our DNA, ., QUALITY AND DEPTH, . So while lots of law schools offer a laundry list of one-off experiences and call them “clinics,” RWU Law goes deep – building comprehensive, meaningful clinical experiences that make a real difference, in the community and in your career., CREDIT FOR EXPERIENCE, . New York City? Washington, D.C.? London? Tokyo? You choose the location, we’ll set up a unique Semester in Practice Clinical Externship tailored to your needs, virtually anywhere in the U.S. or abroad., OUT IN THE FIELD, . Our unique position as the only law school in Rhode Island allows us to offer dozens on externship experiences . You’ll train under the close supervision of lawyers and judges in court, with NGOs, even in corporate counsel offices. Current opportunities include Save The Bay, Fenway Sports Group (The Boston Red Sox), CVS, the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General, the U.S. District Court,…, 50 HOURS – MINIMUM, . Our Pro Bono Experiential Learning Requirement instills the value and habit of providing pro bono legal service to low-income communities and increasing access to justice, while at the same time helping you gain valuable practical legal experience. Many students exceed this requirement several time over., WE GUARANTEE IT.
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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: 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 also allowing students to address legal need in the community and…
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Building on our quarter-century legacy as Rhode Island's only law school and a leading institution in Southern New England, RWU Law works hard to offer a legal education that's accessible and affordable. That's how we became, at $44,834 for incoming 1Ls in fall 2023, the best-priced ABA-accredited private law school in the Northeast – and one of the best legal education values on the entire East…
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Welcome to the Office of the Dean at Roger Williams University School of Law, where we pride ourselves on offering an innovative and comprehensive curriculum, a commitment to public service, a culture of excellence, and a vibrant community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, engaged alumni, and dynamic administrators. At the helm, you’ll find Dean and Professor of Law Greg W.…
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