Library Blog

The weekly library blog contains news, research resources, and information about library events. To view archived copies of library newsletters and blogs from 1996 to present, visit Docs@RWU.

  • Halloween basket

    Happy Halloween!

    Happy Halloween from the Law Library! We hope between classes and homework you are finding some spooky time for yourself. The Mental Health Club is painting pumpkins, and your Law Librarians are

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    Law School Mental Health Day: Take the Break

    While everyone’s life is different—different goals, setbacks, successes, and behaviors—one feeling we can all relate to is the rush we feel in our daily lives to get things done. With the world moving

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    Directed Research at RWU Law: Tips for Success

    To graduate from RWU Law, each student must complete the school’s writing requirement “under the direct supervision of a professor or director of an institute” during which the student “must write an

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    Capture a Pet Ghost

    Who you gonna call? The desk dragon’s caged ghosts have escaped and are running amok in the Law Library. Catch one and you can bring it home with you – as your own pet ghost! From October 1st through

  • Back to School

    New Year, New Adventures

    Welcome (back) students, faculty, and staff! The Roger Williams University Law Library staff is excited to get to know the 1Ls students as they begin their law school journey. We are also eager to

  • Roger Williams University School of Law Robe and Hood

    Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

    For most of you, today marks the culmination of the most challenging work you have undertaken so far. Spend today as it is intended, celebrating this amazing achievement with your family, friends, and