Roger Williams University School of Law
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Bristol, RI 02809 United States
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Roger Williams University School of Law
Overview
Roger Williams University School of Law is a private law school located in Bristol, Rhode Island. It is the only law school in Rhode Island and has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1997. The school is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) since 2006[1].
History
Established in 1993 as the first graduate degree program of Roger Williams College (now Roger Williams University), the School of Law has grown to become a significant legal education institution in the state. It gained national attention in 2007 following controversial remarks by a university trustee, which led to the renaming of the school[1].
Academics and Programs
The law school offers the Juris Doctor (JD) degree, Master of Studies in Law (MSL), and joint degree programs. These include collaborations with the University of Rhode Island for programs in marine affairs and labor relations/human resources. It also offers joint degrees in business administration, criminal justice, cybersecurity, and historic preservation[1][5].
Mission and Focus
The school's mission is to prepare students for success in both public and private sectors while promoting social justice and the rule of law. It emphasizes providing students with opportunities for pro bono legal assistance and encourages diversity among its student body and faculty[3].
Clinics and Experiential Learning
Roger Williams University School of Law provides a variety of clinical programs, including the Criminal Defense Clinic, Immigration Clinic, and the Business Start-Up Clinic. Students also have access to semester-long supervised clerkships in judicial or public interest settings[1][5].
Employment and Bar Passage
According to the ABA-required disclosures for the Class of 2017, 76.67% of graduates obtained full-time, long-term JD-required employment nine months post-graduation. The bar passage rate for first-time takers in 2023 was 57.89%[1].
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Williams_University_School_of_Law [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Williams_University [3] https://law.rwu.edu/why-rwu-law/our-mission [4] https://law.rwu.edu [5] https://law.rwu.edu/academics
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Great news! Nicole P. Dyszlewski, professor and assistant dean for curricular innovation, and Suzanne Harrington-Steppen, clinical professor and associate director of pro bono programs, were recently named recipients of the 2025 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award from the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). The award honors their co-editorship of the groundbreaking book Integrating Doctrine & Diversity: Beyond the First Year. Read more https://law.rwu.edu/news/news-archive/rwu-law-faculty-honored-national-award-advancing-diversity-legal-education Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education at RWU Law Roger Williams University Law Library #AALL #legalliterature #award #doctrinanddiversity #lawbook #lawlibrarians #lawclassroom (fb)
📣Calling all #RWULaw #LegalChangemakers. 🥐 If you are based in Rhode Island or traveling to the area this June, enjoy breakfast on us! Let's catch up at the RWU Law Alumni Association Breakfast & Annual Meeting. As always, we've prepared something special! Please click on the event for more information and registration. #RWULawalum #AlumniAssociation (fb)
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I am a. RWU Law Changemakers Welcome 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 knowhow to their existing career focus but not actually practice law. Why RWU Law.
