RWU Law Named to “Best Law Schools for 2025” by The Princeton Review
RWU Law is recognized for its strong sense of community, faculty accessibility, and real-world learning opportunities
Roger Williams University School of Law (RWU Law) is again being recognized among the nation’s leading law schools, earning a place on The Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools for 2025. The honor reflects RWU Law’s commitment to academic excellence, faculty accessibility, and a student experience rooted in real-world preparation and purpose-driven legal education.
RWU Law was selected among 168 ABA-accredited law schools based on survey data from 19,600 students enrolled in the schools over the past three years and administrators across 197 institutions. The list is presented as an unranked collection of schools that offer an exceptional legal education.
“I’m thrilled that we’ve been recognized for the quality of our programs and the strength of our excellent law faculty, but what makes this honor truly meaningful is that it comes directly from our students,” said RWU School of Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman. “In our students’ comments about RWU Law, I see reflections of the work we do with them every day to train the next generation of legal changemakers. We are proud to provide our students with high-quality and affordable training and real-world practice skills, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.”
In its profile of Roger Williams University School of Law, the influential college guide noted the school’s “stellar faculty and strong academics,” along with its welcoming, close-knit community. One student shared that “everybody knows your name – whether it’s a librarian, your professor, or the dean.” Students praised the school’s “innovative and creative” curriculum, focus on “conscious lawyering,” and individualized support from professors who “truly understand your idea of law.” The program’s guaranteed hands-on experiences through clinics and externships, as well as its “very public interest oriented” mission, were also cited as key strengths.
RWU Law offers a wide range of academic and experiential learning opportunities, including dual-degree options such as the JD/Master of Marine Affairs in partnership with the University of Rhode Island, and externships with organizations such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Its Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education and Marine Affairs Institute provide robust pathways for students to explore careers in public interest, environmental, and ocean and coastal law.
The law school was also featured on The Princeton Review’s 2022 list, where it earned national recognition for its faculty, ranking sixth in the country for professor accessibility and 12th for quality of teaching.
As the only law school in Rhode Island, Roger Williams University School of Law remains dedicated to serving both the state and region by graduating practice-ready lawyers who are committed to equity, service, and leadership.
About RWU Law: The only law school in Rhode Island, Roger Williams University School of Law offers students a rigorous, hands-on, affordable legal education in a supportive environment. RWU Law has been a leader in providing experiential and pro bono education opportunities for its students, and has a legacy of outstanding scholarship, accomplished alumni, and profound engagement with the bench and bar.
About RWU: Roger Williams University is a comprehensive university with a liberal arts core and professional programs, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the state capital of Providence, Rhode Island. Across eight schools of study, we provide real-world learning focused on social and environmental justice, small classes, and direct access to faculty and staff. Our students create powerful combinations of degrees, credentials, research and internship opportunities, study-abroad programs, and involvement in clubs, student organizations, and athletics. Our Northeast location facilitates a strategic network between New York and Boston for community-engaged research and career opportunities for our students and alumni. Graduating with a unique skill set and the passion to make an impact in their careers, our students become the changemakers and leaders our world needs next.
