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Roger Williams University School of Law is part of Roger Williams University. This law division was established in 1993. Popularly referred to as The School of Law, it is located in Bristol, Rhode Island, and is the only school of its kind in the state.
Roger Williams University School of Law awards the Master of Science, and Juris Doctor degrees. Graduate degree programs are available in labor relations, criminal justice, and human resources. In addition, several courses related to public interest law, and development of coastal zones and oceans, are offered through the following academic divisions:
The School of Law students publish a newspaper known as "The Docket", and a magazine called "AMICUS". They are also members of Greek societies like Delta Theta Phi, and Phi Alpha Delta. Among other on-campus student organizations are The RWU Law Student Bar Association, The Alliance, The Multi-Cultural Law Students Association, The Maritime Law Society, and The Women's Law Association.
Roger Williams University School Of Law is found in Bristol, RI. Bristol is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.
Roger Williams University School Of Law has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in law.
Admission to Roger Williams University School Of Law is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Roger Williams University School Of Law is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
More complete details are provided below.
Roger Williams University School Of Law
Ten Metacom Ave
Bristol, RI 02809-5171
General Phone: (401) 254-4500
http://law.rwu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 206 | law |
Number of programs and degrees for Roger Williams University School Of Law in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 206 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Roger Williams University School Of Law had a total enrollment of 586 students.
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 45% |
| 25-29 | 37% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Roger Williams University School Of Law offers campus housing for 72 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bristol, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 8,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,625 |
Financial Aid:
Roger Williams University School Of Law participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 341001)
Roger Williams University School Of Law has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $140,409 | 5 | $121,700 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $115,214 | 4 | $116,094 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 6 | $63,133 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $128,663 | 15 | $96,778 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Roger Williams University School Of Law Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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