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.

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    Stonewall Inn – Fifty+ Years in History

    Christopher Park, located immediately across the street from the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, was named a national historic monument in June 2016. The Proclamation establishing the monument

  • Santoro at groundbreaking

    Professor Santoro - Founder, Teacher, Mentor

    In 1991, Rhode Island was one of only three states without a law school. A group of individuals who believed that Rhode Island should have a law school contacted Anthony J. Santoro to conduct a

  • Statue of Liberty

    Immigration Law Display in the Library

    The New York Times Editorial Board stated that the “ Migration Policy Institute reported in 2013 that the federal government spends more each year on immigration enforcement — through Immigration and

  • Dog studying

    Study Aids at the Library!

    As mid-terms are quickly approaching, many of you may be in search of study aids. Fear not! The Law Library has a plethora of study aids options. E-Study Aids The Law Library has two digital study

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    ResearchFest: Fill Your Research Toolbox!

    Efficient, effective research is one of the most valuable skills you can develop for your professional career. Legal Practice courses introduce all lawstudents to the leading legal research platforms

  • tiger

    Dewey Decimate Your Exams!

    Exams are not the biggest or best part of law school but they are undoubtedly important. Succeeding on those exams at midterms or finals is key to success in law school. They are many resources

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    Welcome (Back)!

    The RWU Law Library staff extends a warm welcome to our incoming 1Ls and returning 2Ls and 3Ls. Our collection and services are here to complement and advance the scholarship, practice skills