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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The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan offers eligible graduate students up to $20,500 annually with a 1.057% origination fee, which is deducted from the loan at the time of disbursement. The 2024-2025 Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan for graduate students has a fixed interest rate of 8.08%. Students must submit a FAFSA to determine eligibility. The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan covers…
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Managing Your Cost During Law School, Borrow with a vision for your future. Take a proactive approach and exercise prudent borrowing strategies, especially if you are relying on loans as a primary source of financial assistance. You will have more disposable income in the future and will be better able to enjoy the freedom to achieve your professional goals. The benefits of a legal education are more than just financial, and you…, Annual Cost of Attendance (COA) Budget, Federal regulations govern the creation of the student cost of attendance budget and dictate that it cover only expenses incurred during periods of enrollment and may include only education-related expenses. This table shows the 2025-2026 direct costs for Law students living on and off campus. Direct Costs On-Campus Housing Off-Campus Housing Tuition $47,400 $47,400 Student Fees $1690 $1690…
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Printable Forms, 2024 Summer Financial Aid Application Information Release Form Consortium Agreement Statement of Education Purpose The PDF files listed above may require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to be downloaded and installed., Resources, Accesslex, offers on-campus and online financial education programming and resources to help students and graduates confidently manage their finances on their way to achieving personal and professional success. Financial education resources from, AccessLex, are available below: Original URL: https://accesslex.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c346f7c2fe&id=6daeeda63e&e=a88f265774. Click or tap if you trust this link. AccessLex Student Loan Calculator Original URL: https://accesslex.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c346f7c2fe&id=d96aa6aad2&e=a88f265774. Click or tap if you trust this link. AccessConnex by AccessLex Student Loan…
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These awards are offered under criteria determined by the Admissions Committee. All students applying to the School of Law are considered for these scholarships; no separate application is required. Notification will be sent with the letter of admission from the School of Law. Questions concerning these awards should be directed to the Admissions Office., Presidential Scholarships, are awarded to admitted students on the basis of exceptional merit. Students must maintain superior academic performance in order to sustain the scholarship in subsequent years. , Jurisprudence Scholarships, are awarded to select applicants to RWU Law. Students must maintain superior academic performance in order to sustain the scholarship in subsequent years. Every file is considered holistically for Jurisprudence Scholar status., Leadership Scholarships, are awarded to admitted students who show academic promise and have a demonstrated commitment to the RWU Law Mission to promote social justice and the rule of law. Leadership Scholars have shown determination in overcoming obstacles in their educational path, demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience, or supported underserved communities. Every file is considered holistically for…, Public Interest Scholarships, are awarded to admitted students who show academic promise and have shown a strong commitment to public interest work and a willingness to enter into public interest law after graduation. Every file is considered holistically for Public Interest Scholar status.
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