Useful Career-Related Websites

Vermont Guide to State Judicial Clerkships
http://forms.vermontlaw.edu/career/guides
Password available on Symplicity

University of Arizona Government Honors Handbook
http://arizonahandbooks.com/u/rwulaw
Password available on Symplicity

University of Arizona Public Policy Handbook
http://arizonahandbooks.com/u/rwulaw
Password available on Symplicity

BYU Intercollegiate Job Bank
https://www.law2.byu.edu/Career_Services/jobbank/
Password available on Symplicity

www.PSJD.org for public interest career exploration, resources, and employer descriptions.

www.nalpdirectory.com for more information on the largest law firms in the country, including recruiting practice areas and summer programs.

www.martindale.com for a comprehensive directory of lawyers, law firms and legal departments across the country.

www.hg.org/practiceareas.html for more information on specific practice areas and related articles, organizations and resource

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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.