2005, The Pro Bono Collaborative (PBC) is established as pilot program The, , Pro Bono Collaborative (PBC), is established as pilot program. It is officially launched as a full RWU Law program in January 2006, with support from the Rhode Island Foundation., AALS 2006, RWU Law awarded membership in the, AALS, (Association of American Law Schools)., The Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger, retired Chief Justice of The , Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger, , retired Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court (1993-2001), becomes the first chair of, RWU Law’s Board of Directors, ., 2007, RWU Law’s first endowed professorship, is established in honor of the Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger. Professor Michael Yelnosky, Professor Michael Yelnosky, releases his first Faculty Productivity report, measuring per capita productivity of law faculties, based on publication in major law journals between 1992 and 2007, and underscoring the quality of RWU Law’s faculty. , 2008, Chief Justice John Roberts, Chief Justice John Roberts, of the U.S. Supreme Court meets with RWU Students in Providence, and swears in 43 alumni to Federal Bar. Justice Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, of the U.S. Supreme Court spends a memorable day at RWU Law as Distinguished Jurist in Residence. , 2009, In furtherance of RWU Law’s commitment to public service, the faculty votes … In furtherance of RWU Law’s commitment to public service, the faculty votes to require that, in order to graduate,, students must complete at least 50 hours, of unpaid, law-related public service, for which they will not receive academic credit.
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2010, Betty Anna Waters RWU Law hosts a special Advance Screening of, Conviction, (2011), a major-motion picture starring Hilary Swank and Minnie Driver as RWU Law alumni Betty Anne Waters ’98 and Abra Rice ’98 and their true-life battle to free Waters' wrongly convicted brother from prison. , Peter Kilmartin Peter Kilmartin ’98, is elected Attorney General of Rhode Island. , Attorney Mark Mandell Attorney Mark Mandell, is elected chairman of RWU Law’s Board of Directors , succeeding the Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger. A prominent Rhode Island attorney and popular adjunct professor, Mandell had served as president of both the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He also served on the Rhode Island Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Panel and the Governor’s Advisory Commission…, 2011, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, of the U.S. Supreme Court spends a day at RWU Law. , 2012, The, Santoro Business Law Lecture Series, becomes RWU Law’s second endowed lectureship. It was endowed entirely by alumni support, following a lead gift from Brian Ali ’07. Frank Fahrenkopf – co-chair of the Presidential Debates Commission, former RNC chair, and head of American Gaming Association – is first speaker., Associate Justice Samuel Alito Associate Justice Samuel Alito, of the U.S. Supreme Court spends a day at RWU Law. , 2013, 20th Anniversary20th Anniversary Celebration 20th Anniversary Celebration, begins, for 2013-14 academic year. As of May 2013, the total number of RWU Law Alumni stood at 2,662. , Associate Justice Elena Kagan Associate Justice Elena Kagan, of the U.S. Supreme Court addresses first-year class of RWU Law. , Former Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Former Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, of the U.S. Supreme Court spends a day at RWU Law. , 2014, Professor Michael Yelnosky, Professor Michael J. Yelnosky, appointed the fifth Dean of RWU Law, effective July 1. Yelnosky was a founding faculty member of RWU Law. , Chief Judge William E. Smith Chief Judge William E. Smith, , of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, elected chair of RWU Law’s Board of Directors , effective July 1.
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2015, Veterans law RWU Law establishes its, Veterans Disability Appeals Field Clinic, in the Providence offices of Chisholm & Chisholm, one of the nation's leading veterans disability law firms. , Judge Savage, RWU Law Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Judge Judith Colenback Savage, hosts a major symposium on, Mass Incarceration, at the school that helps lead to significant changes in Rhode Island law. , 2016, One Empire, RWU Law opens new, Experiential Learning Campus, at One Empire Street in downtown Providence, housing in-house clinics, hosting classes, and providing a base for students performing externships and gaining other work in the city. , 2017, Luis Mancheno, Luis Mancheno ’13, makes national headlines when he leads a team of young attorneys in bringing the case of, Darweesh v Trump Order, less than 24 hours after President Trump signed his “Muslim ban”. In response, a federal judge blocks part of the executive order, ordering that refugees trapped at airports across the U.S. should not be sent back to their home countries. The Professor Anthony J. Santoro Classroom (Room 262) is dedicated in honor of The, Professor Anthony J. Santoro Classroom, (Room 262) is dedicated in honor of the founding Dean of RWU Law and President Emeritus of RWU. Santoro thanked the gathered faculty, alumni and students for the honor, noting that RWU Law was “instrumental in my having the best time of my life during these last 25 years – especially the last few as a faculty member. I really enjoyed that classroom and I am so thrilled to have it named after me…, 2018, RBG, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, of the Supreme Court of the United States makes national headlines when she skips President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to spend a snowy day at RWU Law. , The Honorable Edward C. Clifton, retired associate justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court The Honorable Edward C. Clifton, , retired associate justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court, completes his term as Distinguished Jurist in Residence at RWU Law, a post he’d held since 2015. In 2018, Judge Clifton received the school’s Champions for Justice Award. He served on RWU Law’s Board of Directors from 2009 until 2020, and received an honorary degree from the school in 2021. , 2019, First Women A team of RWU Law librarians and staff, aided by members of the state bar and judiciary, builds a definitive list of the 176, First Women Lawyers in Rhode Island, . In April, the law school hosts a gala event for the plaque dedication. , Dorothy Crockett, In September, the, Dorothy R. Crockett, Classroom is dedicated in honor of Rhode Island’s first African-American woman lawyer, admitted to the bar in 1932 . In November, cybersecurity lawyer Linn Foster Freedman, a longtime RWU Law board member In November, cybersecurity lawyer, Linn Foster Freedman, , a longtime RWU Law board member, noted philanthropist, and law partner at Robinson & Cole LLP, is honored with a seminar room in her name.
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In addition to the required application components for first year applications or transfer applications , international students must also submit the following: JD Credential Assembly Service (JD CAS) Foreign transcripts received through JD CAS will be sent to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) where the transcripts will be authenticated and…
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Students are eligible to become Law Fellows after their first year of study, and projects are typically completed in one semester, though some projects last more than one semester. Outside organizations requesting Law Fellow assistance may include government agencies, nonprofit groups, and corporations. Project topics cover the full range of ocean, coastal, and maritime topics and may focus on…
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Rhode Island is a popular tourist destination, especially in the spring and summer months. Please make arrangements well in advance of your stay and be sure to compare rates carefully., Local Area Hotels, (Approximately 10-20 minutes from campus) Bristol Harbor Inn (401) 254-1444 Sonesta Select Newport Middletown , Middletown (401) 849-8000 Hampton Inn and Suites , Middletown (401) 848-6555 Homewood Suites By Hilton , Middletown (401) 848-2700 Holiday Inn Express , Middletown (401) 848-7128 Atlantic Beach Hotel , Middletown (401) 847-5330 , Newport, RI Area Hotels, (Approximately 30 minutes south of campus) Hotel Viking (401) 847-3300 Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina (401) 847-9000 Newport Marriott (401) 849-1000 Residence Inn (401) 845-2005 , Providence, RI/Seekonk, MA Area Hotels , (Approximately 20-30 minutes north of campus) Clarion Inn Providence-Seekonk , Seekonk, MA (508) 336-7300 Holiday Inn Express , Fall River, MA (508) 672-0011 Hampton Inn , Westport, MA (508) 675-8500 Holiday Inn, Providence (401) 831-3900 Motel 6 , Seekonk, MA (508) 336-7800 Omni Providence Hotel (401) 598-8000 Providence Biltmore (800) 294-7709 Providence Marriott (800) 228-9290 Ramada Inn ,…, Selected Area Bed & Breakfasts , (Approximately 10-25 minutes from campus) Bristol House Bed and Breakfast (401) 396-9066 The Captain's Place , Bristol (401) 253-2573 Governor Bradford House , Bristol (401) 254-1745 Point Pleasant Inn , Bristol (401) 253-0627 Thomas Cole House , Warren (401) 245-9768 William's Grant Inn , Bristol (401) 253-4220
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An effective, modern legal education requires both a strong academic grounding, and a robust regimen of hands-on experience. When RWU Law was born a quarter century ago, legal educators were just beginning to build experiential learning into the curriculum. So it’s not a “late addition” for us – it’s, built into our DNA, ., QUALITY AND DEPTH, . So while lots of law schools offer a laundry list of one-off experiences and call them “clinics,” RWU Law goes deep – building comprehensive, meaningful clinical experiences that make a real difference, in the community and in your career., CREDIT FOR EXPERIENCE, . New York City? Washington, D.C.? London? Tokyo? You choose the location, we’ll set up a unique Semester in Practice Clinical Externship tailored to your needs, virtually anywhere in the U.S. or abroad., OUT IN THE FIELD, . Our unique position as the only law school in Rhode Island allows us to offer dozens on externship experiences . You’ll train under the close supervision of lawyers and judges in court, with NGOs, even in corporate counsel offices. Current opportunities include Save The Bay, Fenway Sports Group (The Boston Red Sox), CVS, the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General, the U.S. District Court,…, 50 HOURS – MINIMUM, . Our Pro Bono Experiential Learning Requirement instills the value and habit of providing pro bono legal service to low-income communities and increasing access to justice, while at the same time helping you gain valuable practical legal experience. Many students exceed this requirement several time over., WE GUARANTEE IT.
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Admitted students are required to make two deposits to indicate their intent to accept the offer of admission. The first deposit of $200 is due no later than April 15th. The second deposit of $400 is due no later than June 1st. Your can also pay your deposit online . Students admitted after March 15th will follow the deposit schedule outlined in their offer letters. All seat deposits are non-…
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All incoming law students are required to submit the RWU Immunization Form and complete a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Screening Questionnaire prior to enrollment. Students should plan to have these forms completed by July 15th for the fall semester. All information must be submitted to RWU Health Services via the Health Services Student Portal using the directions below. Required Health Form:…, Requirements for New Students:, Log onto the Health Services Portal through RogerCentral using your RWU Credentials. In RogerCentral, click Academics > Student Planning Menu > Health Service Patient Portal Click on the Immunization Tab to enter your vaccination dates as reported on your Immunization records. Upload documentation verifying immunization dates. This form must be signed by a health care professional. Click on…
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Crystal D. Peralta Crystal Peralta is an attorney with Robinson+Cole, LLP, where her work has two primary focuses. First, as a member of the firm’s Insurance and Reinsurance Practice Group, she advises and represents domestic and foreign insurers in complex insurance coverage litigation in a wide variety of insurance lines, including commercial property, liability, health and professional…
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