RWU Law
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Juris Doctor (JD)
Few degrees are more versatile than the Juris Doctor, whatever your professional interest: private practice, public interest, government, litigation, corporate, marine, educational or elsewhere.
Master of Studies in Law (MSL)
Designed especially for students who want to bring deep legal skill and know-how to their existing career focus, but not actually practice law.
Why RWU Law?
Social Justice
At RWU Law, we believe that lawyers should use their legal skills to serve their communities – and that pro bono service in law school can set the stage for a lifetime of invaluable social contributions.
A Pioneer in the Provision of Immigration Legal Services
Tracy Harper, RWU Law Class of 2013 Juris DoctorAdvocating for the rights of underserved and historically excluded communities has been the driving force in Harper’s law career—indeed, it’s what led her to Roger Williams University School of Law in the first place.
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Eddie Ahn Demonstrates the Impact of Combining Advocacy, Creativity, and Authenticity
Through the images in his memoir, environmental lawyer and Brightline executive director Eddie Ahn, showed how over time he began to see his life in different shades of colors, a mix of uncertainty and transformation throughout his journey.
All the Right Reasons
Sarah Jane Pruell L'25 reflects on her journey to law school and her years as a part-time student juggling work, school, and two young children, one of whom was born shortly before summer term exams.
Community Building Third-Year Gina George Takes Helm of Student Bar Association
When Gina George started her first year at Roger Williams University School of Law, her family worried about her. Coming from New York, she was moving to a new town where she didn’t know anyone, to start her first year of law school, an experience that can be not only challenging but also isolating. Turns out, they didn’t need to worry.
Disrupting Legal Education for Equity
"We are a small law school, and the only one in Rhode Island, but we are punching above our weight in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging space," Nicole Dyszlewski said.
RWU Receives $750,000 Gift From Hassenfeld Family Foundation to Strengthen Law School's Regional Impact and Reputation
RWU Law will use gift to launch campaign about the school’s public impact and creating changemakers in law.
Upcoming Events
- ThuMar27
Reproductive Justice through Law and Policy in 2025
- RWU School of Law Bristol Campus | Bay View Room - ThuMar27
- SunMar30
Institutes and Programs
Feinstein Center for Pro Bono and Experiential Education
This center connects students and faculty with community organizations to provide pro bono legal services to those in need and to help students to gain valuable practical legal experience.
Marine Affairs Institute
The Marine Affairs Institute prepares law students to enter the exciting field of ocean and coastal law and policy by providing them with strong academic credentials and practical experiences that help them be practice-ready upon graduation.
Institute for Race and the Law
The innovative Institute for Race and the Law aims to transform the landscape of legal education, drive justice reform through legal scholarship, and address root causes of systemic inequality.