Students currently enrolled in another ABA accredited law school who wish to spend a semester or year at Roger Williams University School of Law should submit a completed application to the Admissions Office well in advance of their anticipated visiting semester(s). All applications for admission as a visiting student must include:, A completed School of Law Application, Summer Visiting Student Application Fall 2023 Visiting Application, A brief supplementary statement setting forth the student's reasons for visiting, Written permission to attend Roger Williams University School of Law from the Dean of the current law school, A certified transcript and a letter of good standing from the current law school, CAS Registration, Applicants are required to register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) . The CAS report includes the LSAT score(s) and transcripts from all the undergraduate and graduate schools attended. The RWU Law code number is 3081. To register for the LSAT and CAS, please contact: Law Services, P.O. Box 2000, Newtown, PA 18930-0998. Telephone (215) 968-1001 or online at www.lsac.org . Applicants…, LSAT, Each applicant must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), which is administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Additional information on the LSAT – including test dates, test locations, sample tests, and online registration – is available from the Law School Admission Council at www.lsac.org ., Personal Statement, The Admissions Committee attaches significant value to statements made in this supplement, which should not exceed three (3) pages and should address: a. Why do you want to pursue the study of law? b. What educational, employment, or family experiences would be relevant to your application? c. What unique factors in your background would enrich the RWU Law classroom experience? The personal…, Resume, Submit a resume that outlines your academic and professional experience. The resume will be uploaded as an attachment through the LSAC application.
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The , 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. The , Law Review, publishes three issues throughout the academic year. The Winter issue is devoted to topics with a national focus. The Spring issue revolves around topics germane to the Rhode Island legal landscape, including a survey of new Rhode Island law, and includes student reviews of recent legislative enactments, as well as an analysis of significant Rhode Island Supreme Court opinions. As the only law…, Law Review, is uniquely qualified to publish scholarship in this field. Additionally, each year the , Law Review, publishes an issue featuring articles from academic symposia at the Law School. Ultimately, the , Law Review, is committed to promoting and enabling both honest and full discussion of legally significant topics. Editions incorporate a comprehensive range of Articles and essays from professors, judges, and practitioners. In addition, the , Law Review, displays student work in the form of Comments and Notes. Second-year students also write the survey of Rhode Island law, a section that has become a resource for local practitioners in the state., Mission:, The, Roger Williams University Law Review, is a student-created and student-led law journal that seeks to innovate the law review framework and legal scholarship. We aim to provide an expansive platform that offers opportunities for law students to engage in research and writing, for legal scholars to express their diverse opinions and perspectives, and for the public to have access to legal scholarship. The, Law Review, intends to reimagine and invite a new perspective on the traditional law review format. In our efforts to do so, student members of the, Law Review, will actively work towards creating a law review that is inclusive of all voices by increasing student diversity in law review membership, facilitating authentic and diverse discourse that represents a breadth of legal opinions, and building a community that invites inclusivity and accessibility to legal scholarship.
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Log in to Applicant Status Online, Covid-19 Updates, LSAT-Flex Update, RWU Law will accept the LSAT-Flex from applicants for the 2021 incoming class. The LSAT-Flex will be considered the same as the traditional in-person LSAT. , Spring 2020 Grades, Recognizing the myriad grading systems colleges and universities implemented in the wake of covid-19, RWU Law will assess these grades in a holistic manner. Applicants are encouraged to submit addendums if they feel the Admissions Committee needs more background to adequately assess Spring 2020 semester grades. , What type of JD applicant are you?, First Year Applicant, Image of student studying At Roger Williams University School of Law, we seek to enroll a diverse first year JD class from across the United States and the world. With an emphasis on experiential education through our Clinical Guarantee, we welcome applications from prospective students who wish to learn through practice. First Year Applicant Process, Transfer Applicant, Law student using a laptop RWU Law welcomes applications from transfer students. Transfer students are able to take advantage of our Clinical Guarantee as well as utilize both of our campuses in Bristol and Providence. Transfer Applicant Process, Part-Time JD Option, While RWU Law does not offer a night program, we do offer students the option to enroll part-time during the day. This option is designed to meet the needs students with family obligations and those who continue to work part-time during their law school enrollment. Four-Year JD Option, Accelerated Graduation Option, Designed for students looking who want to minimize their time out of the job market while saving an entire semester of living expenses, RWU Law offers an accelerated graduation option. Students choosing option will still have access to all that an RWU Law degree offers, but graduate a semester earlier. Accelerated Graduation Option, International Applicant, Group of students gathered in circle At RWU Law, we equip you with the foundational knowledge, skills-based training, and real-world experience you need to hit the ground running as soon as possible. International Applicant Process, Visiting Student, Students studying in a pair We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in another ABA accredited law school who wish to spend a semester or year at Roger Williams University School of Law. Visiting Student Application Process
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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.
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Curriculum, Are you ready to make a difference? Do you want to change the world for the better? The Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is a powerful key that opens the door to myriad career options. Private law practice is the traditional route – whether as a sole practitioner, member of a boutique specialty practice, or part of a large regional, national or international firm. Opportunities for government lawyers…
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Each year, Roger Williams University School of Law, Rhode Island’s only law school, invites Ocean State students from grades K through 12 to submit essays and drawings on how they have been inspired by the legacy of late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court of the United States, who passed away on September 18, 2020. “Justice Ginsburg cared about equality for all people,”…
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On Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, 2023, the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University School of Law and The Nature Conservancy will cohost the 2023 Marine Law Symposium. This year’s symposium applies the theme of “net positive impact on biodiversity” (NPI) to offshore wind:, Can Offshore Wind Development Have a Net Positive Impact on Biodiversity? Regulatory and Scientific Perspectives and Considerations., The symposium will bring together scientific, regulatory, legal, and industry experts from the United States and Europe to discuss: (1) the concept of NPI generally, and specifically in the offshore wind context especially as it relates to a well-established mitigation hierarchy; (2) the various rationales–including environmental, governmental, financial, and corporate –for incentivizing this…, Wind Power: The Struggle for Control of a New Global Industry, (2015). Mark Zacharias & Jeff Ardron,, Marine Policy: An Introduction to Governance and International Law of the Oceans, (2020)., International Marine Environmental Law and Policy, (Daud Hassan & MD Saiful Karim eds., 2019). Jukka Similä et al.,, Towards Sustainable Blue Energy Production: An Analysis of Legal Transformative and Adaptive Capacity, , 40 J. Energy & Nat. Resources L. 61 (2022). Carlos Soria-Rodriguez,, T he International Regulation for the Protection of the Environment in the Development of Marine Renewable Energy in the EU, , 30 Rev. Eur. Comp. & Int'l Env't L. 46 (2021).
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The Bar Exam, The bar exam is offered twice per year – once in February and once in July. It is generally a two-day examination, although it lasts three days in some jurisdictions. There are two types of bar exams: UBE (Uniform Bar Examination) and non-UBE. UBE exams are always the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July. Most non-UBE jurisdictions follow the UBE’s schedule., Bar Exam Application, Every state has its own application and materials to apply to sit for the bar exam, so the relevant forms and materials can be found on the states Board of Bar Examiners website. Many states allow e-filing of applications now, so you will need to create an account with the state’s servicer. Some states require that all materials, bar exam application and character and fitness application, be…, webform., Please ensure you fill out all of the required information on the web form and upload the documents that you need filled out. Normal processing time is 7-10 Business Days. You will be notified via email once your paperwork has been processed and mailed.
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8-Credit In-House Clinics (Open to 2Ls and 3Ls) All of our in-house clinics are supervised by full-time faculty members. The professionally staffed full-service law office is located in Historic Downtown Providence, RI and houses the Business Start-up Clinic, the Criminal Defense Clinic and the Immigration Clinic. Business Start-up Clinic Criminal Defense Clinic Immigration Clinic 6-Credit…
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