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  • It was a sunny summer day in August of 2009 as I sat in a conference room at Roger Williams University’s Providence campus, feeling somewhat like a guinea pig. I was a member of the first class of RWU Law’s Immigration Law Clinic. A few months prior, I had submitted my application and thoughtfully explained my interest in the immigration field. My family’s past – a story of immigration fortunes…
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  • Restricted Gifts in Support of Clinics, Competition Programs, Publications, Symposia, and Academic Initiatives, Although unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund gifts are the lifeblood of the school, and provide support where needed most to every curricular and extra-curricular program or service available, some Alumni have felt particularly affinity for particular programs and teams with which they participated. The following Profiles in Philanthropy are offered to illustrate the sources of support the…
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  • Employers, students, ratings/accreditation agencies, and potential donors all look to the School of Law's alumni involvement and contribution history to assess the commitment of our alumni and, indirectly, the quality of Roger Williams University School of Law. The School of Law’s Office of Annual Giving is committed to recruiting volunteers, encouraging participation, and securing the resources…, RWU Law Annual Fund,  go to work immediately for the purposes set forth above and many others. Restricted gifts in support of, clinics, competition programs, publications, symposia, and academic initiatives, allow donors to give back to a program that may have had a significant impact on their law school education. Gifts to, scholarships, free our graduates from a portion of their burdensome debt allowing them to pursue careers in public interest or accept judicial clerkships. Use this link to review the Scholarships Offered and Guidelines for Gift Supported and Endowed named Scholarships., Planned gifts, have many tax advantages and could allow you to make a larger gift than you might have thought possible. As a young school - with young alumni - Deferred Gift Annuities often hold the most appeal. Finally, your gift motivates and validates our efforts as we approach other generous friends, interested law firms and corporations.  
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  • For every gift of $500 or more to the RWU Law Annual Fund, a law student will be awarded a scholarship in your name. Students will be selected based on their academic performance and demonstrated financial need and you will have the opportunity to meet your RWU Law Dean’s Scholar in the coming academic year. By supporting this program, you will help to provide funds that are used to award vital…
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  • Anthony J. Santoro, Thank you to those who attended and supported the Anthony J. Santoro Classroom Dedication and Reception on Friday, October 27, 2017, .  Law faculty, alumni and current law students joined in honoring the founding Dean of RWU Law (1992-1993) and President Emeritus (1993-2000) as former Room 262 at RWU Law was dedicated as the Professor Anthony J. Santoro Classroom. To view the full story, visit http://law.rwu.edu/blog/celebrating-professor-tony-santoro ., The Professor Anthony J. Santoro Business Law Lecture Series , brings leading lawyers and business professionals to RWU Law, presenting on important issues in the field of business law while enriching the school’s dynamic learning environment with practical knowledge and valuable networking opportunities. This series is a wonderful tribute to Professor Santoro’s distinguished career as a legal educator, a past president of Roger Williams University and the…
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  • Kent The Professor Robert B. Kent, '01H Memorial Scholarship Fund will be established at Roger Williams University School of Law with the support of colleagues, alumni, family, friends. The fund will be established to honor the late Professor Robert B. Kent in recognition of his longstanding service and dedication to the School of Law and to its students. As a distinguished professor of legal…
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  • Alumni volunteers are an essential element of the School of Law and the Law Alumni Association. If you wish to learn about the various volunteer opportunities including judging mock trial competitions, please contact the Office of Law Alumni Relations at lawalumni@rwu.edu
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  • Welcome to the Office of Business Affairs at the Roger Williams University School of Law website.  The Business Affairs Office provides services to law school students, faculty, and staff, and directs the day-to-day administrative operations of the School of Law. This department manages the budgeting, personnel, facilities, and other administrative functions, with a commitment toward excellent…,  
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  • It is Roger Williams University School of Law’s policy to conduct its operation with the highest regard for the health and safety of its students, employees and the public, and the protection and preservation of property and environment. Students, faculty, staff, parents and campus visitors are welcome to view the  Emergency Response Plan Roger Williams University Emergency Response Plan . This…, Campus Emergency Contacts, Emergency 254-HELP (4357) Public Safety Routine 254-3611 Health Services 254-3156 Environmental Health & Safety 254-3494 Facilities Management 254-3136 Counseling Center 254-3124 Public Affairs 254-3178
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