Reciprocity

Reciprocity Requests by Roger Williams University School of Law Students & Alumni

Reciprocity allows RWU Law students and alumni to use the career development offices of other law schools. Read about their reciprocity policies and then contact the Office of Career Development at lawcareers@rwu.edu to solicit a request.

Reciprocity Requests by Students and Graduates of Other Law Schools

To be granted reciprocity, please review our Reciprocity Policy below and then contact your law school’s career development office with your request. We will then communicate directly with the requesting school.

Office of Career Development Reciprocity Policy

The Office of Career Development at the Roger Williams University School of Law grants reciprocal services to students and graduates of other ABA-accredited/NALP member law schools that accord reciprocal privileges to RWU law students and graduates.  The office reserves the right to adjust the stated policy if the requesting school has a more restrictive policy.

  • Reciprocity will be granted only to students and graduates of ABA-accredited/NALP member law schools that allow RWU School of Law students and graduates to use their Career Services facilities.  Reciprocity requests will be granted on a one-to-one basis.  If an imbalance occurs, we may implement a temporary freeze until a balance is achieved.
  • Reciprocity is granted for three months, effective from the date of correspondence in which reciprocal privileges are affirmatively extended.  Each renewal will be considered a new request.  
  • Request for reciprocity must be made in writing by the individual’s Career Development Office, certifying that the said individual is a student/graduate of the law school and further agrees to offer reciprocity to students/graduates of Roger Williams University School of Law.
  • No reciprocity will be processed from December 1 – March 30.
  • A temporary Symplicity account will be created for the student/graduate.  An email will be sent containing the student/graduate username and password.

SERVICES AVAILABLE UNDER A RECIPROCITY GRANT: Access to online job listings.

SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE UNDER A RECIPROCITY GRANT: Career counseling, resume review, job fairs and on-campus interviewing.

Requests for, or questions about, reciprocity should be directed to:

Office of Career Development
Roger Williams University School of Law
(401) 254-4650
lawcareers@rwu.edu 

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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.