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The history, governmental policies, laws, and prejudices that have impacted and continue to impact Native American communities should not be relegated to classes on Federal Indian Law, or Native American Law, comparative law classes, or Tribal Law clinics. These topics, and the rich diversity of issues and identities within them, should be integrated within doctrinal and skills-based law classes…, Meet the Speakers, Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Matthew L.M. Fletcher, (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians) is the Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor of Law at Michigan Law. He teaches and writes in the areas of federal Indian law, American Indian tribal law, Anishinaabe legal and political philosophy, constitutional law, federal courts, and legal ethics, and he sits as the Chief Justice of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the Poarch…, Restatement of the Law of American Indians, , completed in 2022. He has published articles in the, California Law Review, ,, Michigan Law Review, ,, Northwestern University Law Review, ,, and many others. His hornbook,, Federal Indian Law, (West Academic Publishing), was published in 2016 and his concise hornbook,, Principles of Federal Indian Law, (West Academic Publishing), in 2017. Professor Fletcher co-authored the sixth and seventh editions of, Cases and Materials on Federal Indian Law, (West Publishing, 2011 and 2017) and both editions of, American Indian Tribal Law, (Aspen, 2011 and 2020), the only casebook for law students on tribal law. He also authored, Ghost Road: Anishinaabe Responses to Indian-Hating, (Fulcrum Publishing, 2020);, The Return of the Eagle: The Legal History of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, (Michigan State University Press, 2012); and, American Indian Education: Counternarratives in Racism, Struggle, and the Law, (Routledge, 2008). He co-edited, The Indian Civil Rights Act at Forty, with Kristen A. Carpenter and Angela R. Riley (UCLA American Indian Studies Press, 2012) and, Facing the Future: The Indian Child Welfare Act at 30, with Wenona T. Singel and Kathryn E. Fort (Michigan State University Press, 2009). Professor Fletcher’s scholarship and advocacy has been cited several times by the United States Supreme Court. Finally, Professor Fletcher is the primary editor and author of the leading law blog on American Indian law and policy, Turtle Talk, http://turtletalk.wordpress.com/ (link is external) . Professor Fletcher…, Monte Mills, joined the U niversity of Washington School of Law faculty in 2022 as Charles I. Stone Professor of Law and the Director of the Native American Law Center (NALC). He teaches American Indian Law, Property, and other classes focused on Native American and natural resources related topics. Monte Mills Monte's research and writing focuses on the intersection of Federal Indian Law, Tribal sovereignty…, Rebecca Plevel, (Muscogee Creek) is a Reference Librarian and teaches in the 1L Legal Research Analysis and Writing program at the University of South Carolina Law School. She joined the University of South Carolina Law Library in 2021 from the University of Arizona where she was a fellow at the Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library at the James E. Rogers College of Law while pursuing her Master of Arts in Library…, Meet the Moderator, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, is one of the editors of , Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, . She currently serves as the Director of Special Programs, Academic Affairs at RWU Law and as an adjunct professor. She received a B.A. from Hofstra University, a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. She is a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Rhode Island State Bar. Her areas…
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Norrinda Brown Hayat, Norrinda Brown Hayat, , Associate Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, will be a guest lecturer in the Race and Foundations of American Law Course. Professor Hayat is an Associate Professor at Fordham Law School. Her scholarship focuses on the intersection of race, gender and access to housing and law and has been placed or is forthcoming in the California, Law Review, , the , Brooklyn Law Review, , the , NYU Journal of Law and Social Change, , the , Michigan Journal of Race and Law, , and the , Clinical Law Review, among others. She is a recognized expert on housing law issues and has written op-eds and been interviewed for various news outlets, including the , New York Times, , t, he Washington Post, Shelterforce and the New Jersey Star-Ledger. , Prior to law teaching, Professor Hayat spent almost a decade in government practice at the United States Department of Justice in the Civil Rights Division as a trial attorney advocating on behalf of victims of housing discrimination. She is engaged in professional service on various committees, including sitting on the Executive Committee of the Clinical Section of the American Association of…, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Office of Dean - Law Programs & Initiatives at lawevents@rwu.edu , as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
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When it first opened in 1829, the Eastern State Penitentiary outside Philadelphia was touted as the future of criminal justice. Within little more than a decade, it had degenerated into a hellhole of madness and abuse, sparking public outcries—both for its closure (which did not occur for nearly 150 years), and for the abolition of prisons in general. Those cries have only grown louder in the…, Chokehold: Policing Black Men, (the New Press, 2018) is essential reading in the field. Butler was at RWU Law to address students on the prison abolition movement, as part of the school’s groundbreaking new required course on the impact of race on the development and application of American law. “A lot of people believe that the problems with prisons have become too entrenched to be reformed,” Butler said in an interview…, and, treat people in a more humane way at the same time.” Butler added that he was excited to take part in RWU Law’s new required course, fully titled “Race and the Foundations of American Law.” “It’s an extremely important asset for a student to understand how law works in the US,” Butler said. “The fact is that law has sometimes acted as a force for justice, liberation, and fairness—but at other…, Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice, (The New Press, 2010)] come and speak to our students was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” added Nicole Dyszlewski, RWU Law Director of Special Programs and Academic Affairs. “It allowed students to starkly see the injustices involved and hear about prison abolition, one possible solution to address the dehumanization of mass incarceration and the prison industrial complex. I’m proud and…, ‘A Man Buried Alive’, Butler began his discussion of prison abolition by looking at history. “The abolition of prison is not a new movement,” he said. “People have been talking about it since prison was invented.” Originally, however—in theory at least—the idea of prison was conceived as a forward-looking development. “Prison actually started as a liberal reform; a kind of humane, progressive alternative to the way…, before, there were prisons—that is, by killing them, or hurting their bodies, usually in public,” Butler said. “The idea with prison, by contrast, was that people would be put into these individual cells by themselves, and they’d have to be quiet all day—what we would now refer to as solitary confinement.” The Eastern State Penitentiary model was in fact inspired by Quaker religious ideals, with cells…, American Note, s, for General Circulation, . Every inmate at Eastern State, Dickens wrote, was essentially, a man buried alive…. I believe that very few men are capable of estimating the immense amount of torture and agony which this dreadful punishment, prolonged for years, inflicts upon the sufferers.… I hold this slow and daily tampering with the mysteries of the brain to be immeasurably worse than any torture of the body., “In a sense, Dickens was actually the first prison abolitionist,” Butler noted. “And since then, there have been important waves of prison abolition.” Most recently, he noted “there were reform movements in Norway and other Scandinavian countries in the 1990s; in Argentina in the 2000s.”, Restorative Justice, Many if not most people today can readily agree that prisons are not the ideal solution to criminal justice. But if they are abolished, what is the alternative? That, Butler replied, is a matter for serious societal debate. But one possible approach involves the idea of “restorative justice.” “Most of the world doesn’t use prison in nearly the same way that we do in the US,” Butler explained. “…
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Roger Williams University Campus Map, Roger Williams University's School of Law is located in the historic seaport town of Bristol, Rhode Island . The campus is only minutes from Providence and Newport, and an hour from Boston, all easily accessible for recreation, dining, sports, and other activities. T.F.Green Airport is located 25 miles from campus. Amtrak trains are available to Providence and regular service is provided along…, Driving Directions, From Boston, Massachusetts and points North:, Follow either 128 South (also called I-95 South) or I-93 South to Route 24 South heading toward Fall River, Massachusetts. Merge onto I-195 West and follow for about a mile to exit 8A to continue on Route 24 South. Follow for approximately 8 miles to Exit 2 towards Bristol and the Mt. Hope Bridge. Turn right at bottom of exit, continue across the Mt. Hope Bridge; the University is just after the…, From Albany, New York and points West:, Take Route 87 to Interstate 90 East (Mass Turnpike). Take Route 146 South to Interstate 95 South to Providence, Rhode Island. Take Interstate 195 East to Exit 7 (Route 114- Barrington/Warren). Travel south on Route 114 approximately 14 miles through Barrington, Warren and Bristol. The University is on the left just before the Mt. Hope Bridge., From New York City and points South:, Take Interstate 95 North to Providence, Rhode Island. Take Interstate 195 East to Exit 7 (Route 114- Barrington/Warren). Travel South on Route 114 approximately 14 miles through Barrington, Warren and Bristol. The University is on the left just before the Mt. Hope Bridge., Directions from Airports/Train Stations, T.F. Green State Airport, Warwick, RI Logan International Airport, Boston, MA Providence Train Station (Amtrak), Arrival and Parking, Upon arrival to campus, please check in at the guard station to receive a visitor's parking pass, and proceed to Lot D for parking. You will cross the street and walk on the path along the baseball field to arrive at the School of Law. Climb the stairs, and enter through the main entrance of the law school to check-in at the Office of Admissions, which will be on your right.
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According to the World Health Organization , depression is a common mental health disorder that affects an estimated 5% of the world’s adult population. Some studies suggest that lawyers experience depression at a higher rate than the general population. Attorneys and law schools across the country have begun to realize how extensive this issue is. October 10th is the American Bar Association…, you are not alone, . There are many resources (including people!) ready to support you and your mental wellness as you navigate the stressful years of law school and beyond. On that note, please stop by the Law Library the week of October 10 to view our, Wall of Hope, . The library has placed a board on which to share post-it notes of positive thoughts, inspiring quotes, and encouraging ideas. The Wall is intended as a user-generated source for help with the motivation to get you through the long days (and nights) of classes, reading, and studying. Already have a phrase or mantra that you find particularly helpful? Please consider submitting it to the Wall of…
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Here's what it means for you:, A Versatile Degree, There are few degrees more versatile than a Juris Doctor (JD) . Whether you're interested in private practice, public interest law, government service, litigation, in-house corporate work, marine and admiralty law, non-legal applications, or further studies — RWU Law can help you design an academic and experiential pathway that will get you to where you want to be., Substantial Hands-On Experience, Guaranteed, RWU Law, guarantees, that every qualified student will be afforded a substantial, hands-on clinical experience ., A Deep Commitment to Social Justice, At RWU Law, Social Justice has been a central part of the school's mission from its inception. You might say it's embedded in our DNA. RWU law's public service opportunities set the stage for a lifetime of invaluable legal contributions to society. , An Ideal Location, From our beautiful seaside campus in Bristol to our urban experiential campus in Providence — Rhode Island's legal, governmental, commercial, and cultural hub — RWU Law provides you with the best of both worlds for launching your successful legal career. Dean Gregory W. Bowman "We’re proud to have a strong community doing outstanding work here at RWU Law. Come and let us show you around. We can't…, Dean Gregory W. Bowman, So Connect With Us Today!, Now it's your turn: Fill out the fields below and let's start a conversation about what how you want to change your world — and how we can help you do it. We can't wait to meet you!
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