RWU Law Annual Fund, is a growing and increasingly vital source of unrestricted support for the School of Law. This important resource supports all aspects of educating a law student. RWU Law Annual Fund dollars support: Financial aid Scholarships Academic programs and clinics Public interest programs International programs Conferences and Symposia Technology Give to RWU Law, RWU Law Annual Fund, Annual Giving, which grew to include over 24% of all law alums in fiscal year 2004, is particularly important to the School of Law, largely by virtue of its age, has a smaller endowment than most of the schools with which it competes for students and faculty. Because of its smaller endowment, the School of Law relies on RWU Law Annual Fund dollars to pick up where endowment income and tuition…, How can I provide my support to RWU Law, ?, Gifts are accepted year-round, and can be made by check, with a credit card, or online, and can take the form of cash, appreciated securities, tangibles, life insurance. Many of the school’s programs that rely on support from restricted gifts can be supported by participation in any of the School of Law’s fundraising events, from the Golf Tournament to the A.P.I.L. Auction., Contact RWU Law Annual Fund, For further information, please contact the Office of Annual Giving, (401) 254-3071 or email annualfund@rwu.edu .
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PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE:, We are thrilled that, Trustee Linn F. Freedman, Esq., , a member of the Law Board of Directors and Secretary of the University Board of Trustees, has established a very generous $10,000 Participation Challenge for the RWU Law Day of Giving. Linn has pledged, $10,000, to inspire us to reach, 100 donors, ! Linn believes in the power of the RWU Law Annual Fund to enhance the financial support to law students pursuing their legal education. As our yearlong recognition of RWU Law’s 25th anniversary is concluding, we reflect back on one of the year’s great highlights, a celebration of The First Women of the Rhode Island Bar (1920 to 1979). Their efforts helped establish the rightful place of women in…, When you make your gift this year, we invite you to honor a woman who has inspired you, supported you or otherwise brought meaning to your life and your work., We will be sure let her know that in honoring her, you also helped make an exceptional legal education possible for the next generation of RWU Law graduates. Gifts will benefit the RWU Law Annual Fund and will provide financial support to law students pursuing their legal education.
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About the Program, The joint degree program allows matriculated students to complete the Juris Doctor and Master of Marine Affairs degrees in an accelerated period of study. By combining course work at the two institutions, students are able to complete both degrees in 3 ½ years. As part of the Joint Degree Program, students design and submit a program of study to suit their particular interests. The School of Law…, Law Courses Eligible for Transfer to Marine Affairs, Administrative Law Admiralty Law Climate Change Law & Policy Collision and Limitation of Liability Environmental Law International Law Land Use Planning Law of the Sea Maritime Practice & Procedures Natural Resources Law Ocean & Coastal Law Zoning the Ocean: Planning for Ocean Resource Use Assuming full-time study, the joint degree program can be completed in 3 ½ years, with one full…, Requirements, At Roger Williams University, the JD program requires 90 semester hours or credits which can be completed, on a full-time basis, within three years. The Master of Marine Affairs (MMA) degree, at the University of Rhode Island, requires 30 credits, which can be completed, on a full-time basis, in one year. A student matriculated in the joint program will transfer some credits taken in courses of…, Marine Affairs Courses Eligible for Transfer to Law, The Department of Marine Affairs accepts 6 credits from select law courses toward the M.M.A.; thus, the student pays for a total of 24 Marine Affairs credits. Marine Affairs courses, each of which earns three credits, which would be eligible for transfer toward the law degree are: Coastal Ecosystem Governance Coastal Zone Law Economics of Marine Resources Federal Ocean Policy & Organization…
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Typically the MS and JD are pursued separately. The JD requires 90 credits, which can be completed on a full-time basis within three years. At the Schmidt Labor Research Center, the MS program requires 39 credits, which can be completed on a full-time basis within two years. A student matriculated in the joint program will transfer some credits taken in one of the courses of study to help satisfy…, LRHR Credits, The following 15 credits, which are all part of the MS core curriculum, may be transferred toward satisfaction of the 90 credit graduation requirement at Roger Williams University School of Law. LRS/MGT 500 Labor Relations and Human Resources LRS/ECN 526 Economics of the Labor Market LRS/PSC 521 Comparative Labor Relations Systems LRS 542 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining LRS 580…, Law Credits, Law Courses Eligible for Transfer to Labor Relations and Human Resources A total of 9 credits may be transferred from the JD program toward satisfaction of the 39 credit graduation requirement of the MS program. The following courses are eligible for transfer credit. LAW 631 Administrative Law LAW 820 Employment Law * LAW 822 Labor Law ** * Substitute for LRS 531 ** Substitute for LRS 541 The…
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What we do, Prepare formation documents, such as articles of incorporation/organization, draft by-laws, operating agreements, owner agreements, and other governance documents, assist with 501(c)(3) tax exemption applications, and draft and review certain agreements., What we do not do, Business litigation, draft business plans, develop loan packages or prepare tax returns., What is our selection process for Clients?, We provide legal assistance to organizations that are unable to pay market rates for legal services and that fit our other selection criteria. The clinic strives to serve as many organizations as possible, but we cannot meet all of the requests for our services., Contact, Interested organizations should complete an intake form and e-mail the completed form to: bsuc@rwu.edu Download the Intake Form
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Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Contact Student Finance and Records Roger Williams University School of Law 10 Metacom Avenue. Bristol, RI 02809 Fax: 401-254-4690 Email: studentfinancerecords@rwu.edu
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Students requesting accommodations and/or support services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 must provide documentation of the disability which substantially limits a major life activity. All requests for accommodations must be filed with the Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations no less than thirty (30) days in advance of…
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Roger Williams University, including its School of Law, (“University”) has adopted this grievance procedure to assist in facilitating resolution of complaints alleging disability discrimination in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”). The University has designated Derek Zuckerman, AVP for Student Life and Dean of Students , (the “Coordinator”) to coordinate…
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A student may request a leave of absence for medical or personal reasons from the School of Law. The request must be submitted in writing on a Dean’s Action Form with supporting documentation as appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations Lorraine Lalli. All leaves must be approved as detailed in Section 305 of the Student Handbook .
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The Financial Aid Office provides information about and access to a variety of funding sources to supplement each student’s available funds. Major sources of funds include the Federal Government, private loan providers, and private foundations. Financial aid is available for the full cost of attendance, including both direct costs (tuition, books, fees, and supplies) and indirect costs (…
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