The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit sat at RWU Law Tuesday. Law students observed four actual hearings (argued by School of Law alumni), then enjoyed a Q & A session with the judges.
Farish, who died July 5, trained as both lawyer and scientist, and became president of RWU in 2011, striving to “build the university the world needs now.”
A cool, breezy, partly sunny day on Mt. Hope Bay provided a classic “spring in New England” backdrop as immigration advocate Marielena Hincapié delivered a rousing address to the 130 graduates of the
Founding faculty member, two-time interim dean, master mediator – Professor Bruce I. Kogan has been all these and more; and his name is now permanently ensconced at Roger Williams University School of Law’s experiential campus in downtown Providence.
Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal Staff Writer and RWU Law MSL Student
Young and old lawyers participate under the guidance of state and federal judges and seasoned practitioners; they also get a little assistance from some of the area’s most talented professional actors, posing as witnesses.
Lively and engaging, the 15th Annual Diversity Symposium Dinner was packed with legal and community leaders -- and a burgeoning contingent of high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in law.
Head of National Immigration Law Center and retired Chief Judge of the Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court will receive honorary degrees at the state's only law school.
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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.
