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Experience RWU Law

Deciding which law school is the right fit for you can be one of the most difficult yet important decisions you will ever make.  With that in mind, we invite you to learn more about our community.  We look forward to seeing you at our beautiful seaside Main Campus in Bristol, but we also invite you to engage with us through all of our resources that will be available throughout the semester: information sessions, panels, law school fairs and forums, and additional events. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Tours of RWU Law & Bristol, RI 

We know that getting a sense of place is important when considering your options for law school. Use these resources to help you see yourself in the place that we call home. 

Campus Visits
Click the link above to schedule an in-person campus visit of our Main Campus in Bristol, RI. 

Virtual Tour - RWU Law
We put together a quick tour of the law school to make sure you have the chance to meet some of the staff and administrators that you will interact with if you decide to join our community.

Virtual Tour - Bristol, RI
You’ve never been to Bristol, RI? No problem – here’s a quick tour of our seaside hometown.

Information Sessions

In these sessions, you will learn about RWU Law, the law school application process, and receive answers to your questions about applying to law school. To register for an Info Session, please click on the links below.

On-Campus Info Sessions
November 19, 2024 @ 2pm-4pm, EDT
December 2, 2024 @ 11am-1pm EDT
January 10, 2025 @ 12-2pm, EDT
January 27, 2025 @ 3-5pm, EDT

Virtual Info Sessions

September 10, 2024 @ 4-5pm EDT
September 17, 2024 @ 4-5pm EDT
October 11, 2024 @ 3-4pm, EDT
November 4, 2024 @ 6-7pm, EDT

 

Law Fairs & LSAC Forums

The Admissions Office will participate in various law fairs and LSAC Forums throughout the year.  You can connect with members of our Admissions team at the events listed below.  

July 13, 2024 @ 10am-4pm, EDT
LSAC Washington, DC Forum- Washington, DC

September 11, 2024 2-4pm EDT

College of the Holy Cross- Worcester, MA

September 12, 2024 @ 10am-2pm, EDT
Connecticut Law Fair- North Haven, CT

September 13, 2024 @ 12-3pm EDT
Providence Law Fair- Providence, RI

September 14, 2024 @ 10am-1pm EDT
Boston Law Fair- Boston, MA

September 14, 2024 @ 10am-2pm PDT
West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools Law School Fair- San Francisco, CA

September 21, 2024 @ 10am-4pm CDT
LSAC Chicago Forum- Chicago, IL

September 22, 2024 @ 1-5pm, EDT
Roger Williams University Open House- Bristol, RI

September 25, 2024 @ 12-4pm, EDT
University of South Carolina- Columbia, SC

September 25, 2024 @ 12-3pm, EDT
Spelman College- Atlanta, GA

September 26, 2024 @ 11am-3pm, EDT
Morehouse College- Atlanta, GA

September 27, 2024 @ 12-6pm, EDT
LSAC Atlanta Forum- Atlanta, GA

September 28, 2024 @ 5:30-7:30pm, EDT
HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo- Atlanta, GA

September 30, 2024 @ 11am-4pm, CDT
University of Wisconsin Madison- Madison, WI

October 1, 2024 @ 12-3pm, CDT
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign- Urbana, IL

October 2, 2024 @ 9am-3pm, CDT
Indiana University Bloomington- Bloomington, IN

October 5, 2024 @ 10am-4pm, PDT
LSAC Los Angeles Forum- Los Angeles, CA

October 7, 2024 @ 12-3pm, CDT
University of Minnesota Twin-Cities-Minneapolis, MN

October 7, 2024 @ 6-7pm, EDT
University of Rhode Island-Kingston, RI

October 14, 2024 @ 4-7pm, EDT
George Washington University- Washington D.C.

October 15, 2024 @ 11am-2pm, EDT
Boston University- Boston, MA

October 15, 2024 @ 10am-1pm, EDT
University of Maryland- College Park, MD

October 16, 2024 @ 2-5pm, EDT
Montclair State University- Montclair, NJ

October 18, 2024 @ 12-6pm, EDT
LSAC New York Forum- NY, NY

October 19, 2024 @ 10am-4pm, EDT
LSAC New York Forum- NY, NY

October 20, 2024 @ 9am-4pm, EDT
Latino Justice Annual Law Day- Manhattan, NY

October 22, 2024 @ 11am-4pm, MDT
University of Utah- Salt Lake City, UT

October 23, 2024 @ 5-8pm, EDT
LSAC Digital Law School Forum- Virtual

October 28, 2024 @ 10am-1pm, MDT
University of Colorado Boulder- Boulder, CO

November 1, 2024 @ 11am-1pm, PDT
University of Oregon School of Law- Eugene, OR

November 1, 2024 @ 10am-12pm
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Conference- Alexandria, VA

November 2, 2024 @ 10am-4pm, EDT
LSAC Boston Forum- Boston, MA

November 3, 2024 @ 9am-1pm, EDT
Roger Williams University Open House- Bristol, RI

November 9, 2024 @ 10am-4pm, CDT
LSAC Houston Forum- Houston, TX

November 13, 2024 @ 11am-2pm, EDT
Johnson and Wales University- Providence, RI

November 14, 2024 @ 1-4pm, EDT
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth- Dartmouth, MA

November 14, 2024 @ 5-8pm, EDT
LSAC Digital Law School Forum- Virtual

Close Course Type Descriptions

Course 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.