Type: Course
Type: Course
Type: Course
Type: Course
Under supervision from faculty licensed to practice law in Rhode Island, second- and third-year law students work directly with clients on matters such as entity formation, tax exemption, governance, contract review and drafting, and intellectual property issues. Students also work with other professionals and organizations to learn more about and to serve the entrepreneurial and nonprofit…
Type: Basic Page
RWU Law is a rich, multi-dimensional community. You’ll spend plenty of time hitting the books, but we also offer an engaging array of extracurricular resources and activities to help make your time here productive and fulfilling – physically and socially, as well as intellectually and professionally. Mentally fatigued after class? RWU’s spectacular , Recreation Center, is just a few steps away, featuring a fully equipped gym, squash courts, yoga and relaxation classes, basketball courts and an indoor swimming pool. Or if the weather's nice, why not grab a kayak (rental is free for students) and take a paddle around Mount Hope Bay. Hungry? Take a break at the , Law School Bistro, , or head over to the , RWU Dining Commons, , an impressive facility offering dining options that cater to every taste and appetite, with a focus on organic and locally grown foods. Time to get back to work? Study in RWU Law's impressive, state-of-the-art , Law Library, -- or find a quiet spot in one of the many nooks sprinkled through the law school building. From the Multi-Cultural Law Students Association to the Federalist Society, from the Maritime Law Association to the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, there are , student groups , for every legal, political and personal interest. And law-related extracurricular options abound. A few examples: The , Roger Williams University Law Review, allows top students to write and edit for our academic law journal. The , Moot Court Board, offers many chances to hone your appellate advocacy skills – with the state supreme court presiding over the final round of our main intra-school competition., Roger Williams Moot Court Teams, have a national reputation for excellence, and 2009 was one of our best years yet.
Type: Basic Page
Student Bar Association The Student Bar Association is the Roger Williams University School of Law student government, elected by and representing all law students. Student Groups From the Multi-Cultural Law Students Association to the Federalist Society, from the Maritime Law Association to the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, there are student groups for every legal, political and…, Roger Williams University Law Review, is a student-run organization that publishes three journals of legal scholarship each academic year. The , Law Review, is run by a board of student editors from the Roger Williams University School of Law, who are responsible for content, timely publication, and all other organizational decisions. Honor Board The Roger Williams University School of Law Honor Board is charged with investigating alleged Honor Code violations, holding hearings on alleged violations when appropriate, and upholding the professional…, be, , trial attorneys. Each year, team members compete in regional and national trial competitions that provide an opportunity to test their skills against law students from around the country. RWU Law has a history of excellence at these competitions.
Type: Basic Page
The librarians have created a variety of tools to aid researchers in efforts to locate materials in the collection and via the web. This page features select RWU LawGuides prepared by the librarians to assist researchers both within the library and outside its physical walls.
Type: L1 & Institute
Welcome to the Roger Williams University Law Library. Our collections and services are primarily designed to meet the specific needs of the faculty and students of the School of Law but also serve the broader academic and legal community. The comprehensive collection supports the curriculum as well as in-depth scholarly legal research. Access to the Library’s digital resources is available on or…, Ask a Librarian, , the Library’s chat/e-mail reference service. The staff, including law-trained librarians, look forward to assisting you in pursuing your legal research through the use of the collection and the wide array of resources available through the Library. The Library is conveniently located near the main entrance to the law school building. Its open design and academy-style furnishings provide an…
Type: L1 & Institute
