Spring Open House

2 weeks ago, RWU SOL hosted their Spring Open House.  For those of you who were unable to attend, you missed a great time!  Not only were perspective students treated to presentations by the Dean and several faculty members, including a mock class taught by Professor Emily Sack, a student panel was there to answer all your looming questions about what really happens during your first year of law school here at RWU. 

To fill you in about what you missed, here are some questions and answers presented to the student panel.
Q: What is the average amount of time spent at the law school during your first year of classes?
A:  Although everyone approaches law school differently, rested assured that you will be in class Monday-Friday, with several hours of breaks in between classes.  Some students chose to utilize the library during their break times, while others find it more efficient to go elsewhere to study, such as back to their apartments, or to a local coffee shop or eatery.  The same goes for time after class; the library is open daily to midnight for students who prefer to get work done there.
Q:What is the average cost of rent in Bristol?
A:  Students can find apartments in Bristol starting at about $400 ( you can find cheaper/more expensive based on what your needs are).  Check out the school website for listings in the area.
Q: Where do most students live?
A: What is nice about RWU is that the school provides off-campus housing to law students in Middletown, RI at the Anchorage Apartment Complex(About 20 minutes away).  Many first year students elect to live at Anchorage (including myself) and it is nice because you go into school knowing people and allows for a bit more comfortable transition. 
However, students commute from all over Rhode Island, and even from Massachusetts and Connecticut as well.  Bristol and Warren are two popular places to live, although many students do live in Newport and Providence.  Again, the school’s website has listings from all over Rhode Island if you are interested.
Q:  Do you really spend as much time reading and studying as people say you do in law school?
A:YES! 

So there you have, some recurring questions that were asked at the Spring Open House.
If you did miss the Open House, don’t forget, you can call ahead and schedule a tour here any time.  I know when I was applying to law school it really helped me to get a feel for the campus I had the potential of attending.  I took as many tours as possible and, when there, talked to as many people as I could.  Students tend to give a more open and truthful opinion about the school and are willing to talk to anyone who has questions.