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New Book on Race and Law Gives Context, Fills Gaps
The first edition of “Race and the Foundations of American Law,” a new casebook by a group of Roger Williams School of Law professors, makes the resources from RWU Law’s first-of-its-kind course on the same subject available to schools and students around the U.S. and sheds light on the role of race and racism in everything from property ownership to the child welfare system.
The Surprising Impact of Pro Bono Opportunities
When 3L Nate Reid applied for the 2024 Alternative Spring Break (ASB), the Innocence Project "called my name”, he shared. ASB helped Reid complete the 50 pro bono hours RWU Law requires for graduation, but his interest went well beyond checking a box.
Remembering Bruce I. Kogan
Roger Williams University School of Law mourns the passing of Professor Bruce I. Kogan, a founding faculty member and one of the school's most influential leaders. From the institution's earliest days, Professor Kogan shaped the programs that continue to distinguish it today. He created the externship program, established the clinical law program, and built pathways for students to gain hands-on experience while serving the community. His work was recognized in 2018 with the creation of the Bruce I. Kogan Distinguished Service Professorship.
A New Class of Changemakers
Students in the Class of 2028 come from a range of backgrounds and experience. Thirty-four percent come from underrepresented racial backgrounds, a new high for RWU Law. The new class also includes 30% of students who were first generation college students and 87% who are the first in their families to attend law school. Eighteen percent identify as LGBTQ+, the most ever.
Spotlight on Trial Advocacy with Jamie Gau, L’16
What distinguishes RWU Law’s Trial Advocacy Program? According to Professor Gau, the Trial Advocacy Program doesn’t just teach students how to advocate—it immerses them fully in the practice.
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