Reciprocity Requests by Roger Williams University School of Law Students & Alumni Reciprocity allows RWU Law students and alumni to use the career development offices of other law schools. Read about their reciprocity policies and then contact the Office of Career Development to solicit a request. Reciprocity Requests by Students and Graduates of Other Law Schools To be granted…
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About the Program, The joint degree program allows matriculated students to complete the Juris Doctor and Master of Marine Affairs degrees in an accelerated period of study. By combining course work at the two institutions, students are able to complete both degrees in 3 ½ years. As part of the Joint Degree Program, students design and submit a program of study to suit their particular interests. The School of Law…, Law Courses Eligible for Transfer to Marine Affairs, Administrative Law Admiralty Law Climate Change Law & Policy Collision and Limitation of Liability Environmental Law International Law Land Use Planning Law of the Sea Maritime Practice & Procedures Natural Resources Law Ocean & Coastal Law Zoning the Ocean: Planning for Ocean Resource Use Assuming full-time study, the joint degree program can be completed in 3 ½ years, with one full…, Requirements, At Roger Williams University, the JD program requires 90 semester hours or credits which can be completed, on a full-time basis, within three years. The Master of Marine Affairs (MMA) degree, at the University of Rhode Island, requires 30 credits, which can be completed, on a full-time basis, in one year. A student matriculated in the joint program will transfer some credits taken in courses of…, Marine Affairs Courses Eligible for Transfer to Law, The Department of Marine Affairs accepts 6 credits from select law courses toward the M.M.A.; thus, the student pays for a total of 24 Marine Affairs credits. Marine Affairs courses, each of which earns three credits, which would be eligible for transfer toward the law degree are: Coastal Ecosystem Governance Coastal Zone Law Economics of Marine Resources Federal Ocean Policy & Organization…
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Lorraine Lalli, Dean of Students The Dean of Students Office promotes student success by acting as an advocate and an administrative liaison for students. The Dean of Students office is equipped to provide appropriate resources and guidance for a wide variety of student needs and concerns. The Dean of Students Office is located in the Dean's Suite. This office supports student needs including:…
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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 & Government, Environmental & Land Use, 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 & Government, Judicial, Prosecution, and Public Interest programs are offered each fall and spring semester. The Environmental & Land Use Law, Washington, D.C. Semester-In-Practice, and New York Pro Bono Scholars programs are spring semester only programs. There is also a clinical externship program offered in the summer. , What is the difference between a Clinical Externship, In-House Clinic, and a Field Clinic? In a Clinical Externship, a student trains , outside , of the law school under the supervision of attorneys or judges. Generally, the law student is assigned projects that deepen the students’ substantive knowledge and skill base. Students make valuable connections and learn lessons about the real-world of practice in a busy public interest law office, corporation, or judicial chambers. For students looking for an immersive experience, we offer each…, outside, of the law school , full-time, under the supervision of attorneys or judges. , A Semester-In-Practice allows a student to work either locally or in a remote location chosen by the student and approved by the Clinical Externship Director., In an In-House Clinic , a student works in the Providence Law Clinic under the supervision of a full-time faculty member whose sole purpose is to teach students and direct the clinic. Students handle a small number of their own cases from start to finish and, when the student practice rule permits it, are certified as student attorneys., , In a Field Clinic , a student works outside of the law school under the supervision of an attorney who also serves as a member of our adjunct faculty. Students are certified as student attorneys and handle a small number of their own cases from start to finish. Opportunities Each student at RWU Law is allowed to take advantage of these opportunities in the following program combinations, or, of…, and, from 4-12 credits of ungraded fieldwork credits. Students must be selected by the director of each program. For more information or to schedule a counseling session with the Feinstein Center, please contact zkhairuddin@rwu.edu .
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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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In the Immigration Court, students will argue bond motions for detained clients, conduct direct examination of witnesses, raise evidentiary objections and argue points of law. In preparation for hearings, students research and write motions and memoranda of law, gather documents in support of applications for relief from removal, interview witnesses, draft affidavits and research human rights…
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Law students personally handle all stages of criminal litigation in the Criminal Defense Clinic, beginning with interviewing the client and including investigating the case, counseling the client, negotiating with the prosecution, and ultimately, if the case proceeds that far, trying the case. Some clinic students will also be assigned to appellate and post-conviction work. The majority of the…
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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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