Talking to the Marine Affairs Institute
To set up an appointment with the Marine Affairs Institute staff, please reach out via email.
Our Staff
Julia Wyman
Director
401-254-4613
jwyman@rwu.edu
Brooke Mercaldi
Staff Attorney
401-254-5352
bmercaldi@rwu.edu
Alexandra Tamburrino
Staff Attorney
401-254-4524
atamburrino@rwu.edu
Molly Perkins
Program Manager
401-254-5392
mperkins@rwu.edu
FAQs
How do I learn more about the Marine Affairs Institute and what it does?
Please schedule a meeting with our Program Manager, Molly Perkins, mperkins@rwu.edu.
I have questions on classes and opportunities at the law school. Who should I reach out to?
Email Prof. Wyman, jwyman@rwu.edu, to set-up an appointment.
I have questions about the Law Fellow Program. Who should I reach out to?
Email marineaffairs@rwu.edu to set-up an appointment.
Close Course Type DescriptionsCourse Types
We have classified RWU Law classes under the following headers. One of the following course types will be attached to each course which will allow students to narrow down their search while looking for classes.
Core Course
Students in the first and second year are required to take classes covering the following aspects of the law—contracts, torts, property, criminal law, civil procedure, and constitutional law, evidence, and professional responsibility. Along with these aspects, the core curriculum will develop legal reasoning skills.
Elective
After finishing the core curriculum the remaining coursework toward the degree is completed through upper level elective courses. Students can choose courses that peak their interests or courses that go along with the track they are following.
Seminar
Seminars are classes where teachers and small groups of students focus on a specific topic and the students complete a substantial research paper.
Clinics/Externships
Inhouse Clinics and Clinical Externships legal education is law school training in which students participate in client representation under the supervision of a practicing attorney or law professor. RWU Law's Clinical Programs offer unique and effective learning opportunities and the opportunity for practical experience while still in law school.
