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Is it legal for Trump to send troops into US cities?
RWU Law Professors Peter Margulies and Jared Goldstein debate the legality of the president sending the National Guard into Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon.
Roger Williams University Launches 12 New Academic Programs for Fall 2025
RWU introduces a diverse slate of programs designed to meet workforce needs and support student advancement at every level.
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.
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