Come learn more about your job prospects as an RWU Law graduate, our generous scholarship program, and our innovative programs including our nationally ranked public interest law program and our signature program in Ocean and Coastal Law.
 
We will also discuss the application process including topics like:

• writing a strong personal statement
• when to write an addendum
• picking the right recommenders
• how the LSAT is weighted In the decision making process.  

Light refreshments will be served.  Space is limited, so please RSVP by email to Admissions@rwu.edu no later than Monday, February 20, 2012.

Join Dean David Logan, Associate Dean Andrew Horwitz, and Assistant Dean of Admissions Michael Donnelly-Boylen for a School of Law networking reception.

Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar

RSVP by February 15, 2012 to the Office of Alumni, Programs & Events at lawevents@rwu.edu or call 401-254-4659

The Roger Williams University School of Law announces its fourth United States Supreme Court swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

Dean David A. Logan and Associate Dean Andrew Horwitz will invite the candidates for admission to join them for breakfast the morning of the swearing-in ceremony.  The breakfast will be held at 8:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court of the United States.   Supreme Court oral arguments will take place after the ceremony.

Space is limited to twelve (12) attorney admissions.  Alumni must be a member in good standing of the highest court of their jurisdiction for the past three years.  Priority of acceptance into this program will be given to RWU Law graduates in order of receiving their email intent.  A wait list is now being taken. If you wish to be placed on the wait list, please email your intent to Chelsie Horne at chorne@rwu.edu.  You are allowed only one guest inside the courtroom.  Once you receive confirmation from the School of Law, you must follow the steps below to complete the application process.

The following criteria must be met for admission of U.S. Supreme Court Bar:

• Be a member in good standing of the highest court of your jurisdiction for the past three years.
• Present a certificate of good standing from that court.
• Be sponsored by two current members of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar.
• Pay the $200 fee.
• Complete the admission application.

For complete admission information and forms, visit the U.S. Supreme Court Bar Admission website (http://www.supremecourtus.gov/bar/baradmissions.html)

8:30 a.m.    Registration

9:00 a.m.    Welcome: Dean David A. Logan & Federal Judge William Smith

9:05 a.m.    Opening Remarks: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

AGENDA
 
In popular and political discourse, the United States Constitution has become a visceral symbol of civic faith, fundamental values and national character – placing it at the center of the 2012 elections in a way it has rarely been before.

Among Republican presidential candidates, Newt Gingrich argues that courts are usurping the Constitution, Rick Perry calls Social Security unconstitutional, Ron Paul calls the EPA unconstitutional, and all assert that the health care reform law is unconstitutional. The Tea Party movement paints President Obama’s policies as not merely wrong, but unconstitutional
and fundamentally un-American. Further to the political left, however, many participants in the Occupy/ 99 Percent movements also proclaim a constitutional vision of “We the People.” Lawyers and judges, meanwhile, generally understand the Constitution as a discrete legal document, comprised of technical terms that have been construed over generations to establish a complex set of doctrines.

The resulting dichotomy between “popular” and “legal” readings of the Constitution raises a host of important questions: Should the Constitution’s meaning be determined solely in courts? If not, what should be the role of public opinion? How do the two streams influence one another? Using a broad range of historical, theoretical and philosophic perspectives, top legal experts from both ends of the political spectrum will examine the meaning and implications of the constitutional rhetoric that plays a pivotal and ever-increasing role in contemporary American politics.

Moderator Jared Goldstein, RWU Law	Keynote Speaker Senator Sheldon Whitehouse U.S. Senator, Rhode Island	Keynote Speaker Jack Balkin Yale Law School
Confirmed speakers include: Carl Bogus RWU Law	Steven Calabresi Northwestern University	Elizabeth Price Foley Florida International
William Forbath Texas	Douglas NeJaime Loyola of L.A.	Rebecca Zietlow Toledo
Lawrence Solum Georgetown	Ilya Somin George Mason	Mark Tushnet Harvard

6.5 Rhode Island C.L.E. credit hours, includes 0 ethics credits. 

CLE MATERIALS

The program is complimentary, however registration is required. 

• There is limited seating available in the main lecture room.  There will be overflow rooms with livestream available to those with confirmed registration only. 
• We are currently maintaining a waitlist for the event. 
• A boxed lunch will be provided to all registered participants.

We regret to inform you that the conference is full to capacity.  We appreciate your interest and understanding with this matter. 

Please contact the Office of Alumni, Programs & Events at lawevents@rwu.edu or (401) 254-4659 with any questions.