RWU Law Acquires Top Marine Law Journal
Rhode Island’s only law school acquires the U.S.’s leading maritime law periodical, a boon for the profession and students alike.
Welcome to the RWU Law Community!
This site is your resource for next steps as you prepare to begin law school.
Please review this information carefully and complete all of the checklist items. We will also send emails with other important information and reminders to keep you on track, so be sure to check your RWU email address regularly.
RWU Login Information
We know that you have a number of new systems to log into as you complete your checklist items. We want to make the process as easy as possible, so we've put together the RWU Login Guide for Law Students with helpful links, login and password information, and tips! Our Information Technology department sets up your email account and self-service gateway access once you've submitted your enrollment deposit.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Information Technology. Phone: (401) 254-6363; Email: mediatech@rwu.edu.
Jump Start Program
The Academic Excellence and the Diversity & Outreach Programs jointly sponsor Jump Start to help ensure that entering law students have the resources “to learn how to learn” and to thrive in law school. This year’s Jump Start Program is scheduled for August 2 – 7, 2021. Click below to learn more about and apply to the Jump Start Program.
Your RWU Law Community
The RWU Law community includes students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and stretches from Bristol to Providence to Newport and beyond. Whether you have questions about where to live or where to find the best study spot, we've got you covered.
• Check out Life @ RWU & register for upcoming Admitted Students Events
• Housing & Roommate information
• Connect with classmates on the Class of 2024 Facebook group
• Learn more about RWU Law’s commitment to build and support a diverse learning community.
• Take a virtual tour of RWU Law & Bristol, RI
Financing Your Legal Education
Questions about how you will be able to finance your legal education? We have two dedicated financial aid counselors to help you through the process! Follow their comprehensive Financial Aid Checklist & review tips for Budget and Lifestyle Planning. If you have any specific questions, reach out to them directly by email. Please allow 48 hours for an email response.
- Last Name A-K: Kathryn Politano, Asst. Director of Financial Aid
- Last Name L-Z: Tina Bacon, Asst. Director of Financial Aid
Make it Official!
If you haven't already secured your seat in our incoming class, don't wait any longer.
If you have additional questions, our Admissions team is available to set up an individual phone call or Zoom session to speak directly; click here to connect.
Recent News
Logan Article Central to SCOTUS Dissent
Justice Neil M. Gorsuch relies heavily on an article by Professor David Logan in arguing that the court should have heard a challenge to its landmark 1964 holding in New York Times v. Sullivan.
RWU Law Introduces Required Course on Race and the Law
This fall, RWU Law becomes one of just a handful of law schools nationwide to introduce a new required course on “Race & the Foundations of American Law” to its core legal curriculum.
Contact Information
Donnelly-Boylen, Michael
Assistant Dean, Admissions
401-254-4555mdonnelly-boylen@rwu.eduLalli, Lorraine
Assistant Dean of Students
401-254-4593llalli@rwu.eduGoldstein, Jared A.
Professor of LawAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
401-254-4594jgoldstein@rwu.eduParicio, Veronica
Assistant Dean for Career Development
401-254-4578vparicio@rwu.eduPeterson, Douglas
Registrar & Director of Student Finance & Records
401-254-4660dpeterson@rwu.eduPolitano, Kathryn
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
401-254-4641kpolitano@rwu.eduThompson, Kathryn
Director of Academic Success Program
401-254-4568kthompson@rwu.eduBacon, Tina
Assistant Director Financial Aid
401-254-3652tbacon@rwu.edu