• Welcome First Gen Students!, RWU Law understands that First Gen students face a number of different challenges impacting their success in law school. This program exists to let these students be seen and heard. First Gen students often are trained from their time in college to “go it alone” when it comes to seeking out support. Our goal is for First Gen students to see that they are a part of the grand mosaic that makes up…, LEAD@RWULaw, Since the transition to law school can be very difficult, we encourage incoming First Gen students to consider the Leadership, Equity, Achievement, and Diversity (LEAD) Pre-Orientation program. The Academic Excellence and the Diversity & Outreach Programs jointly sponsor LEAD to introduce students to the resources available to “learn how to learn” and thrive in law school. In addition to…, First Generation Mentorship Program, The Mentorship Program matches incoming first-year students with an upper-level student mentor. The goal is to have someone to help guide incoming students through the transition into law school. While many folks may have survived college without seeking help, law school is very different and having a friendly face in the building to ask questions of is invaluable. Mentors are expected to…, First Gen Fridays, Every Friday there are open office hours held by Christopher Gerlica in office 181. These open office hours are first come first serve and can be about anything. Come by and chat if you are struggling with the transition to law school or have questions that you may be too hesitant to ask your peers. These office hours can also be used if you just need to decompress and talk about non-law school…, Additional Programming, Some weeks in lieu of First Gen Fridays, we may offer more structured programming. Examples in the past have covered networking when you do not have a network and tips for writing final exam answers. These programs can always expand to meet the needs of First Gen students in the building, if you have any ideas or requests, contact Christopher Gerlica .
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  • On July 1, 2022, Professor Brown became the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Professor Brown teaches Legal Practice. She comes to Roger Williams School of Law with extensive experience teaching Legal Research and Writing, having taught for six years as an adjunct faculty member at New England School of Law and for four years on a full-time basis at Suffolk University Law School. Professor…
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  • The Roger Williams University Law ACS Student Chapter is proud to welcome Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Join us for this timely discussion and Q&A on, Thursday, September 21, 2023, , at 7:00 p.m. with Senator Whitehouse, which will be led by our very own State Representative Brandon Potter. Reception to follow.  To attend this event, please register here .   Sheldon Whitehouse has earned a reputation in the Senate as a fierce advocate for progressive values and a thoughtful legislator capable of reaching across the aisle to achieve bipartisan solutions. Representing the…
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  • Sponsored by the Student Bar Association  , 6:00 PM Meet & Greet 7:00 PM Dinner and Dancing    Omni Providence Hotel   One West Exchange Street  Providence, Rhode Island , OVERNIGHT SPECIAL ROOM RATE:, A limited number of overnight rooms are available at a reduced nightly rate of $149 at the Omni Providence Hotel. Reservations may be made directly by calling Omni Reservations Line at 1-402-952-6646 and mentioning the 2024 RWU Law Barrister’s Ball Room Block. Check back for online reservation link., All room reservations must be made before February 12, 2024., EVENT TICKET REFUND POLICY:, RWU Law Barrister's Ball tickets may be refunded if the request is received in writing to  lawevents@rwu.edu  by February 15, 2024. The University Ticket processing fees are forfeited., 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 Law Programs 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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  • So, it’s time to write your directed research paper.  You may be wondering how to get started.   First thing first. You must select a topic.  There are considerations to keep in mind as you go about your search for a paper topic.  It’s always a good idea to search for a topic that is of interest to you.  The directed research paper will represent a large investment of your time. If you ultimately…, For legal news, , try browsing the Lexis Legal News Hub  and Westlaw Today  for up-to-date legal news and the cutting-edge issues facing lawyers and legal scholars today. If you want something a bit more off the beaten path, you can peruse Thomson Reuters’s Legally Weird blog , a great source for legal questions presented in emerging and unique areas of the law.  For, other helpful resources, , see some our library guides: TimeSaver: Selecting a Topic  (basic information on selecting a topic) TimeSaver: Legal Research & Writing   (information on legal research & writing) LawGuide for Law Review  (information on topic development and preemption) Regardless of where you are in your topic selection and research process, meeting with a research librarian is an invaluable step to…
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  • Welcome to the Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce (JMLC), a scholarly publication devoted to all aspects of admiralty and maritime law. As of January 1, 2021, the JMLC is under new ownership at the Roger Williams University School of Law. This website and the revitalized journal are very much under development, so please check back soon for updates. 
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  • The, Law Review, symposium will be held online on Friday, November 3, 2023. The symposium will focus on the transformation in gender law over the past century. Speakers will discuss how gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, spirituality, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, abilities, age, and/or socioeconomic status intersect with the law. 9:30 AM - 3:15 PM EST (Zoom Webinar…
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  • Deciding which law school is the right fit for you can be one of the most difficult yet important decisions you will ever make.  With that in mind, we invite you to learn more about our community.  We look forward to seeing you at our beautiful seaside Main Campus in Bristol, but we also invite you to engage with us through all of our resources that will be available throughout the semester:…, Tours of RWU Law & Bristol, RI  We know that getting a sense of place is important when considering your options for law school. Use these resources to help you see yourself in the place that we call home. , https://lsacunite.microsoftcrmportals.com/event/sessions?id=Tour_-_Summer_20223492503703 Campus Visits, Click the link above to schedule an in-person campus visit of our Main Campus in Bristol, RI. , Virtual , Tour - RWU Law, We put together a quick tour of the law school to make sure you have the chance to meet some of the staff and administrators that you will interact with if you decide to join our community., Virtual , Virtual Tour - Bristol, RI Tour - Bristol, RI, You’ve never been to Bristol, RI? No problem – here’s a quick tour of our seaside hometown. Info Sessions for Prospective Students In these sessions, you will learn about RWU Law, the law school application process, and receive answers to your questions about applying to law school. To register for an Info Session, please click on your preferred date below. , On-Campus Info Sessions, October 10, 2023 @ 2-4pm, EDT, RWU Law Information Session, -, Bristol, RI; Registration Details to Come October 27, 2023 @ 12-2pm, EDT, RWU Law Information Session, -, Bristol, RI; Registration Details to Come November 21, 2023 @ 11am-1pm, EDT, RWU Law Information Session, - Bristol, RI, ; Registration Details to Come, Virtual Info Sessions, September 20, 2023 @ 2-3pm, EST, Virtual Information Session, -, Virtual; Registration Details to Come, October 16, 2023 @ 2-3pm, EDT, Virtual Information Session, -, Virtual; Registration Details to Come, November 17, 2023 @ 2-3pm, EDT, Virtual Information Session, -, Virtual; Registration Details to Come, Panels with the RWU Law Admissions Team Join members of our RWU Law community as they join other law schools from around the region and the country to discuss various topics related to law school and the the admissions process.  , 2023 Dates Coming Soon, Law Fairs & LSAC Forums The Admissions Office will participate in various law fairs and LSAC Forums throughout the year.  You can connect with members of our Admissions team at the events listed below.,  , - More 2023 Dates Coming Soon - , July 8, 2023 @ 2-4pm, EDT, Break into Law School Fair, - , Virtual, July 12, 2023 @ 5-9pm, EDT, LSAC Washington, DC Forum, -, Washington, DC, September 7, 2023 @ 11am-12pm EDT, Quinnipiac Law Fair, -, New Haven, CT, September 8, 2023 @ 12-4pm EDT, Providence Law Fair, -, Providence, RI, September 9, 2023 @ 10am-1pm EDT, Boston Law Fair, -, Boston, MA, September 14, 2023 @ 12pm-3pm EDT, St. John's Tri-State Law Fair, -, Queens NY, NY, September 18, 2023 @ 11am-2pm, CDT, The University of Texas Austin, -, Austin, TX, September 18, 2023 @ 3-4pm, CDT, Texas State University, San Marcos, -, San Marcos, TX, September 19, 2023 @ 11am-2pm, CDT, University of Texas at San Antonio, - San Marcos,, TX, September 20, 2023 @ 11am-3pm, CDT, Texas A&M University, -, College Station, TX, September 21, 2023 @ 10am-1pm, CDT, University of Houston, -, Houston, TX, September 22, 2023 @ 6:30-8:30pm, EDT, HBCU Pre-Law Summit at the University of D.C., - , Washington D.C., September 22, 2023 @ 12pm-3:30pm, CDT, University of Texas at Arlington, - Arlington, , TX, September 23, 2023 @ 10am-4pm, CDT, LSAC Chicago Forum, - Chicago, IL September 23, 2023 @ 10am-12:30pm, CDT, Aspiring Law Student Expo at Loyola University, - New Orleans, , LA, September 26, 2023 @ 2-6pm, EDT, Cornell Law School Fair, - Ithaca, , NY, September 27, 2023 @ 6-7:30pm, EDT, Greater Rochester Area Law School Night, - Rochester, NY September 28, 2023 @ 11am-2pm, EDT, Binghamton Law Fair, - Binghamton, NY September 28, 2023 @ 11am-2pm, EDT, Boston University Law Fair, -, Boston, MA, September 29, 2023 @ 10am-1pm, EDT, University of Albany Law Fair, - Albany, NY September 30, 2023 @ 10am-4pm, EDT, LSAC Miami Forum, -, Miami, FL, October 2, 2023 @ 10am-2pm, EDT, University of Georgia Law Fair, -, Athens, GA, October 2, 2023 @ 12pm-3pm, CDT, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, -, Minneapolis, MN, October 4, 2023 @ 12:30pm-2:30pm, EDT, Fairfield University Law School Fair, -, Fairfield, CT, October 5, 2023 @ 12-3pm, EDT, Morehouse University Pre-law Fair, - Alanta, GA October 6, 2023 @ 12pm-6pm, EDT, LSAC Atlanta Forum, - Alanta, GA October 7, 2023 @ 10am-2pm, PDT, San Francisco Law Fair, - San Francisco, CA October 9, 2023 @ 11am-2pm, EDT, University of Maryland Law Fair, - College Park, MD October 9, 2023 @ 4-7pm, EDT, George Washington Law School Fair, - Washington D.C. October 11, 2023 @ 12-3pm, EDT, University of Connecticut Law School Fair, - Storrs, CT October 11, 2023 @ 3-5pm, EDT, New Jersey's 41st Annual Law School Admissions Day, - Montclair, NJ October 11, 2023 , LSAC Digital Forum, -, Virtual, October 12, 2023 @ 12-3pm, EDT, John Jay Graduate and Professional Fair, - New York, NY October 13, 2023 @ 12-6pm, EDT, LSAC New York Forum, -, New York, NY, October 14, 2023 @ 10am-4pm, EDT, LSAC New York Forum, -, New York, NY, October 15, 2023 @ 9am-4pm, EDT, NYU Latino Justice Day, - New York, NY October 17, 2023 @ 11-2pm, EDT, Ohio State University Law Fair, - Columbus, OH October 17, 2023 @ 11am-2pm, EDT, Lehigh Valley Law Day, -, Bethlehem,  Pennsylvania PA, October 18, 2023 @ 12-4pm, CDT, Dillard University Graduate & Professional Fair, - New Orleans, LA October 20, 2023 @ 10am-3pm, CDT, Xavier University at Louisiana Grad Fair, - New Orleans, LA October 21, 2023 @ 11am-2pm, MDT, Denver Law School Fair & Admissions Panel, - Denver, CO October 23, 2023 @ 10am-2pm, MDT, University of Colorado, Boulder, - Boulder, CO October 24, 2023 @ 10am-2pm, EDT, Florida A&M University Legal Scholars Annual Law Day, -  Tallahassee, FL October 24, 2023 @ 10am-4pm, EDT, Detroit Mercy Law Day Fair, -, Detroit, MI, October 24, 2023 @ 4-7pm, EDT, Drexel University Law Fair, -, Philadelphia, PA, October 24, 2023 @ 12-3pm, MDT, University of Utah, -, Salt Lake City, UT, October 25, 2023 @ 9:30-1pm, MDT, Brigham Young University, -, Provo, UT, October 25, 2023 @ 9:30-11am, EDT, Michigan Law Day at the University of Michigan, -, Ann Arbor, MI, October 25, 2023 @ 11am-3pm, EDT, Florida State University, - Tallahassee, FL October 26, 2023 @ 10-3pm, MST, University of Arizona, - Tuscon, AZ October 27, 2023 @ 10-1pm, MST, Arizona State University, -, Tempe, AZ, October 28, 2023 @ 10-4pm, PDT, LSAC Los Angeles Forum, -, Los Angeles, CA, November 4, 2023 @ 10am-1pm, PDT, Portland State University, - Portland, OR November 7, 2023 @ 10am-2pm, PDT, Puget Sound Law Fair, - Tacoma, WA November 14, 2023 , LSAC Digital Forum, -, Virtual, November 18, 2023 @ 10am-4pm, PDT, LSAC San Francisco Forum, -, San Francisco, CA, February 2, 2024, LSAC Digital Forum, -, Virtual
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