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.

Thanksgiving & the Law
November 22, 2019
One of the library staff’s favorite holiday pastimes is finding the nexus between law and the holidays. While there are several ways that Thanksgiving is related to law, the one we are choosing to
HeinOnline’s JFK Assassination Collection
November 15, 2019
President John F. Kennedy was killed on November 22, 1963. Almost 30 years later, the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 directed the National Archives and Records
What is Title IX?
November 8, 2019
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that states, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of
Interview with Professor Kishbaugh
November 1, 2019
This week the Legal Beagle is doing some serious journalism and interviewed Professor Kishbaugh. Below is a transcript of our conversation: 1. What is your number 1 tip for students who are new to
Happy Halloween!
October 24, 2019
Amityville, NY is famous for having a haunted house and a movie based on it. Fall River, MA is famous for having a haunted house and movies based on it. But did you know that we have our own haunted
The History of Lawyer Pro Bono Services
October 18, 2019
The term "pro bono" comes from the Latin phrase “pro bono publico”, which means "for the public good." While that is clear enough, the history of attorneys providing services pro bono is long
The Salem Witch Trials
October 11, 2019
The Salem Witch trials started in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 and ended in 1693. According to Smithsonian Magazine there were more than 200 people accused of witchcraft and 20 of those people were
Wellness Week @ RWU Law
October 4, 2019
Next week, the law school will be celebrating Wellness Week. The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as “ the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of
Learn, Review, Practice: Getting Ready for Midterms with Study Aids
September 27, 2019
As midterms quickly approach, you are starting to get ready to review what you have learned so far in your classes. Learn You have already taken the first step: learning from assigned readings and in
Support for Experiential Learning: The Law Clinic Series LawGuides
September 20, 2019
Among the sterling aspects of an education at RWU are the opportunities for experiential learning. Participation in the clinical programs provides students with hands-on experience. These guides