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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 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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  • Meet RWU Law’s Student Ambassadors. Our Student Ambassadors are a group of current students who work with the Office of Admissions. Ambassadors give on-campus tours to prospective students, assist with info sessions and accepted students events, attend off-campus recruiting events, and chat with prospective students about RWU Law and their experiences here. Feel free to contact a Student…, Tatiana Sotelo, ,, J.D. Expected 2026, Email me here: tsotelo573@g.rwu.edu, Hometown, :  North Attleboro, MA, Undergraduate School & Major, :  College of the Holy Cross, Worcester MA. Political Science and Psychology Dual Major, Legal Interests:,   Property Law, Activities @ RWU Law:, BLSA, Christian Law Society, Favorite Thing to do in RI:, Watching the sunsets at Ocean Drive, and walking downtown Newport with friends   Ruth Dimanche, Ruth Dimanche, ,, J.D, Expected 2026,  , Email me here: rdimanche989@g.rwu.edu, Hometown, :  Boston, MA, Undergraduate School & Major, :   Suffolk University, Applied Legal Studies and a minor in Government, Legal Interests:, Personal Injury or Government, Activities @ RWU Law:, OWLS Treasurer, BLSA Member, Favorite Thing to do in RI:, Figuring that out as time goes.  , Student Ambassador Elliot Hardy Elliot Hardy, , , J.D. expected 2026, Email me here: ehardy@g.rwu.edu, Hometown, :  Providence, RI, Undergraduate School & Major, :  American International College, Criminal Justice, Legal Interests:, Business/Real Estate Law, Activities @ RWU Law:, Vice President of the Black Law Student Association; ABA President; Quahogs Softball Team; 1L Representative, Favorite Thing to do in RI:, Eat! There are plenty of great food options. Spend time with my family  , Student Ambassador Jess Galego Jessica Galego, , , J.D. expected 2027, Email me here: jgalego009@g.rwu.edu, Hometown, :  Norton, MA, Undergraduate School & Major, :   UMass Amherst, Marketing, Legal Interests:, Business Law and Sport and Entertainment Law, Activities @ RWU Law:, Secretary of SPENT; Women's Law Society; Health Law Society; Real Estate Lawyer Society, Favorite Thing to do in RI:, Walks at Colt State Park, going to the beach, exploring the area  , Student Ambassador McKenzie Humphrey, McKenzie Humphrey, , , J.D. expected 2027, Email me here: mhumphrey326@g.rwu.edu, Hometown, :  Schwenksville, PA, Undergraduate School & Major, :  University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI. Criminal Justice and Arabic Dual Major, Legal Interests:, Public Interest  , Favorite Thing to do in RI:, Going to the beach, going on hikes, and walking around downtown Providence with friends  , Student Ambassador Skye Silva Skyler Silva, , , J.D. expected 2027, Email me here: ssilva681@g.rwu.edu, Hometown:, Orlando, Florida, Undergraduate School & Major:, Florida Gulf Coast University 2019; B.A. Sociology, Legal Interests:,  Trusts, Estates, and Family Law, Activities @ RWU Law:, The Alliance, Real Estate Lawyers Society, Family Law Society, Favorite Thing to do in RI:, Enjoy downtown Bristol and the natural beauty of the Ocean State!  , Student Ambassador Naomi Zhang Naomi Zhang, , , J.D. expected 2027, Email me here: nzhang943@g.rwu.edu, Hometown:, China; Los Angeles, CA, Undergraduate and Graduate School & Major:, California state university, Northridge: B.S. in Management Science; Em Lyon Business school:  M.S. in Data Science & Digital Marketing, Legal Interests:,  Public Interest & Criminal Defense, Favorite Thing to do in RI:, Explore various bike paths while enjoying the coastal and inland historical sites  
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  • Thanks for visiting our website! We hope you have found it interesting and informative. Now that you know a little bit about us, please take a moment to tell us more about yourself. By signing our , Guest Book, , we will be sure to keep you up-to-date with RWU Law information, news, and events. Sign Our Guest Book
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  • Student Employment FAQs Student Employment FAQs 2025 Holiday and Pay Date Calendar 2025 P-Card Cutoff Calendar Activities/Travel Outside the US Budget Transfer Form Departmental Deposit Form Exhibit A to Freelance Worker Agreement Expenses: Missing Receipt Form Freelance Worker Agreement Gifts, Prizes or Awards Recipient Information Form Law MarComm Project Submission Form Law MarComm Project…
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  • Congratulations on your acceptance to the RWU Law Class of 2028! , This site is your best resource as you prepare to join your community this August. , Incoming Student Checklist Incoming Student Checklist, Make it Official!, If you haven't already secured your seat in our incoming class, don't wait any longer. DEPOSIT NOW
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  • Roger Williams University School of Law presents:, How has Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) inspired me? Essay/Art Contest, RWU Law RBG Contest Submission Link, Categories:, Elementary School (Grades K-5), Create an original piece of artwork that symbolizes How has RBG inspired me? Artwork may not be traced or copied. Only original works will be accepted. No clipart. Give your artwork a title. Place title at the top of your page. Use materials that you have. i.e., pencil, crayons, watercolor, and markers. Paper size: 8 ½ x 11”. Artwork submissions may be photographed or scanned and then uploaded.…, Middle School (Grades 6-8), Create an original essay on How has RBG inspired me? The essay title should be at the top of page one. Limited to one page, double spaced (about 250 words), High School (Grades 9-12), Create an original essay on How has RBG inspired me? The essay title should be at the top of page one. Limited to two pages, double spaced (about 500 words) Instructions for All Categories: The essay/artwork title should be at the top of page one. Submissions may be uploaded and submitted via the link on this page. Artwork may be scanned. Mailed entries will not be considered. Submissions must…, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark, by Debbie Levy Middle School (Grades 6-8): $200 and one copy of, Notorious RBG Young Readers' Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik High School (Grades 9-12): $300 and one copy of, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik All winning submissions will be featured on the Roger Williams University School of Law website and announced at the annual Women in Law Leadership Lecture to be held in the Spring of 2026. Winning submissions will need to present a W-9 to claim their prizes. Winners consent to submit a quality photograph of themselves to be used in print and social media.…, RBG Curriculum Resources, Meet the 2025 Winners, Questions may be directed to RBGessay@rwu.edu
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  • If you think you will need financial assistance to meet the direct or indirect costs associated with your legal education, you should complete the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1 each year, but no later than March 15. If applicable, have your prior year's W-2s and tax returns available., The financial aid priority deadline is March 15., The RWU Law Title IV code number is, 003410., You will be required to complete a FAFSA each year and may also be asked to provide the Office of Financial Aid with a copy of your previous year’s IRS tax transcript or IRS Form 1040 and W-2 forms.  All law students are considered to be independent; parents’ financial information is not considered when determining eligibility for financial aid.  To maintain eligibility for federal student aid (…
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  • Accept Financial Aid Package (online), The Office of Financial Aid has received your FAFSA and it has been reviewed to determine eligibility for federal student loans. Carefully review the aid package to determine the amount of federal student loans you will need to borrow to cover tuition, fees, books/supplies and living expenses. In order to receive the aid offered please accept yours at Roger Central . This financial aid portal…, Complete Federal Loan Entrance Counseling, Loan Entrance Counseling Loan Entrance Counseling is required for all first time Federal Direct Loan borrowers and for students who are first time Graduate Plus Loan borrowers. , Complete Master Promissory Note, A Master Promissory Note Master Promissory Notes (MPN) is required for all first time Federal Direct Loan borrowers and for students who are first time Graduate Plus Loan borrowers. , Check your Credit, The Graduate Plus Loan and all private student loans require a credit check. Before accepting your Graduate Plus Loan or applying for a private student loan, request and review a copy of your Annual Credit Report Annual Credit Report . Students with an adverse credit history may be denied the Graduate Plus Loan. For more information please read the, Graduate Plus Loan Information, and, What if I am Denied for the Graduate Plus Loan, sections., Submit Verification Forms, Submit all documentation as requested by the Office of Financial Aid. Disclose any outside scholarships or funding assistance., Veterans: Submit Certification of Enrollment, This must be submitted to the Office of Student Records and Finance so the VA can process your GI Bill benefits., Title IV Authorization Form,  , Submit Title IV Authorization form to the Office of Student Finance and Records. Signing this form gives the law school authorization to use your federal loans to cover non-institutional and prior year charges., Refunds for Living Expenses, Living expense refunds are issued to students after the start of classes. Students are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit . You sign up for direct deposit on the billing page of your student portal. Refunds are issued by the Office of Student Records and Finance., * Please note that living expense refunds are only issued to students that have completed all the above steps.
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  • What is the, Law 401, podcast?, Law 401 is a Rhode Island–based podcast produced by the state’s only law school, Roger Williams University School of Law. , Law 401 breaks down the legal issues shaping our communities.,   Whether you’re a concerned citizen, community advocate, or just curious about the legal forces shaping your world, Law 401 makes complex legal topics accessible, engaging, and relevant., Watch. Listen. Subscribe on your Favorite Streaming Platform., Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon RSS Feed, Your Law 401 Podcast Hosts, Law 401 podcast hosts Nicole Dyszlewski and Michael Donnelly-Boylen lead the conversation on modern-day legal issues affecting the citizens of Rhode Island. Professor Nicole wearing glasses smiling gleefully with School of Law in the background, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Professor and Assistant Dean for Curricular Innovation at RWU Law Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn Michael Donnelly-Boylen, Michael Donnelly-Boylen, Associate Dean of Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives at RWU Law Connect with Michael on LinkedIn Nicole and Michael, along with expert guests, look at issues with a legal lens, bring insight, curiosity, and real-world relevance to every conversation. Each episode features Rhode Island voices—from legal experts to local leaders—offering perspective on the legal challenges and opportunities…
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