Roger Williams University School Of Law
Location and Contact Information
Ten Metacom AveBristol, RI 02809-5171
USA
Main Tel: (401) 254-4500
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Roger Williams University School of Law was established in 1993 as the first program offered by the Roger Williams University. Students are required to perform at least fifty hours of community services before they graduate in accordance with the school's philosophy that lawyers should serve their communities.
At Roger Williams University School of Law students can pursue a JD/Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. The school organizes a multicultural mentor program in which students of color are paired with members of the bench and bar. Students can also participate in the activities of clubs and organizations like the Maritime Law Society, the Alliance (LGBT), the Women's Law Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Association of Public Interest Law. The Docket is a newspaper bought out by students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in law.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room | $ 9,400 |
| Board | $ 5,680 |
Financial Aid
Roger Williams University School Of Law participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 184 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 16 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 8 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 51% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Roger Williams University School Of Law provides on-campus housing for 60 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Roger Williams University School Of Law offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LAW
- Law (LLB, JD)