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As it did for many, the COVID 19 pandemic led Miguel Garcia ’24 to reevaluate his life and career path. Garcia had spent the better part of the last decade teaching in his native southern Texas and satisfying his love for global travel. When COVID hit, he was in Egypt—and in Egypt he was forced to stay for several months due to lockdowns. While he could still teach remotely, he found himself…, applying, law, not, creating, law.” But while Garcia understands that reality, he hopes that his law school education and experience will someday put him in a position to influence those who are making the laws—or perhaps even make laws himself. And he is determined to ensure that those laws are just.
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As it did for many, the COVID 19 pandemic led Miguel Garcia ’24 to reevaluate his life and career path. Garcia had spent the better part of the last decade teaching in his native southern Texas and satisfying his love for global travel. When COVID hit, he was in Egypt—and in Egypt he was forced to stay for several months due to lockdowns. While he could still teach remotely, he found himself…, applying, law, not, creating, law.” But while Garcia understands that reality, he hopes that his law school education and experience will someday put him in a position to influence those who are making the laws—or perhaps to even make laws himself. And when he does, he is determined to ensure that those laws will be just.
Type: Article
Rhode Island is a popular tourist destination, especially in the spring and summer months. Please make arrangements well in advance of your stay and be sure to compare rates carefully., Local Area Hotels, (Approximately 10-20 minutes from campus) Bristol Harbor Inn (401) 254-1444 Sonesta Select Newport Middletown , Middletown (401) 849-8000 Hampton Inn and Suites , Middletown (401) 848-6555 Homewood Suites By Hilton , Middletown (401) 848-2700 Holiday Inn Express , Middletown (401) 848-7128 Atlantic Beach Hotel , Middletown (401) 847-5330 , Newport, RI Area Hotels, (Approximately 30 minutes south of campus) Hotel Viking (401) 847-3300 Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina (401) 847-9000 Newport Marriott (401) 849-1000 Residence Inn (401) 845-2005 , Providence, RI/Seekonk, MA Area Hotels, (Approximately 20-30 minutes north of campus) Clarion Inn Providence-Seekonk , Seekonk, MA (508) 336-7300 Holiday Inn Express , Fall River, MA (508) 672-0011 Hampton Inn , Westport, MA (508) 675-8500 Holiday Inn, Providence (401) 831-3900 Motel 6 , Seekonk, MA (508) 336-7800 Omni Providence Hotel (401) 598-8000 Providence Biltmore (800) 294-7709 Providence Marriott (800) 228-9290 Radisson ,…, Selected Area Bed & Breakfasts, (Approximately 10-25 minutes from campus) Bristol Guest Suites (401) 396-9560 Bristol House Bed and Breakfast (401) 396-9066 The Captain's Place , Bristol (401) 253-2573 Governor Bradford House , Bristol (401) 254-1745 Point Pleasant Inn , Bristol (401) 253-0627 Thomas Cole House , Warren (401) 245-9768 Touisset Waterfront Inn , Seekonk, MA (508) 676-9560 William's Grant Inn , Bristol (401) 253-…
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Attend a Digital Law School Forum for an opportunity to meet with representatives from 100+ law schools. Digital Law School Forums are designed to provide a safe alternative to our annual, in-person Law School Forums. You are welcome to attend these engaging live events from the comfort of your own home, where you can meet law school admission professionals, ask questions about financial aid, and…, Register here, . Learn more about RWU Law @ the LSAC Forum here .
Type: Event
As finals loom over us, it is a great time to take advantage of the study aids and eBooks that the library has to offer. What can be better than free? In terms of study aids, we have extensive guides that encompass a multitude of subjects, ranging from civil procedure to sales. You can find them on our study aids guide page . They provide helpful resources such as book recommendations, apps, ways…
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As most of the Roger Williams University School of Law community begins easing into the holiday season, 2L Abby Mansolillo is making her final preparations to complete as Miss Rhode Island in this year’s Miss America 2023 competition in December. Mansolillo won the title and role of Miss Rhode Island this past May—but she still sounds very much like a law student as she recounts working with the…, Valley Breeze, , that these competitions “taught her discipline, tenacity, and resilience”—all strong traits for law school success as well. Her interests cross over in other ways as well: during the talent portion of the Miss Rhode Island contest, Mansolillo performed a monologue from the 2018 Ruth Bader Ginsberg biopic, “On the Basis of Sex.” The educational implications spread ever further. abby mansolillo “…
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RWU Law proudly congratulates 3Ls Jasmin Anastacio-Blackiston, Penelope (Polly) Murphy, and Noelle Soares , who placed 2nd in the Region One divisional competition of the NYC Bar National Moot Court Competition! The team also produced the highest scored brief in the region. As the runner-up team, Jasmin, Polly, and Noelle will advance to the National Finals in New York City next semester. Kudos…
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It's that time of year again. We are pleased to host our Roger Williams University School of Law's Alumni Association Holiday Reception The Holiday Reception will be held at the Citizens Plaza Rotunda at One Citizens Plaza in Providence, RI. Register Here The cost is $30 per person, which includes one beverage and hors d'oeuvres. Deadline to Register is November 29 Since we are in the holiday…
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