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Roger Williams University School of Law delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition, held in New Orleans. Coached by Professor Jonathan Gutoff and Adjunct Professor Brody Karn L’19, RWU Law’s 3L and 2L teams stood out in this well-regarded national competition focused on admiralty law and designed to test students’ written and oral advocacy…
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In an era of rapid globalization and the constant churn of the 24-hour news cycle, international and foreign current events are no longer mere sidelines. Rather, they are integral, real-time components of the legal discourse shaping our world. This webinar delves into the growing influence of global events on U.S. law schools and their students, exploring effective strategies for weaving…, Emily Behzadi Cárdenas, Associate Professor of Law, California Western School of Law / San Diego Emily Behzadi Cárdenas Professor Emily Behzadi Cárdenas' scholarly pursuits and pedagogical focus intersect the domains of art and cultural heritage law, with a specific focus on Latin America. Professor Behzadi Cárdenas' research centers on the interrelation between the law and the arts, within both national and…, Gregory P. Noone, Visiting Professor of Law, Roger Williams University School of Law Gregory P. Noone Dr. Gregory P. Noone, Ph.D., J.D., is the Executive Director, and a Senior Peace Fellow, for the Public International Law and Policy Group. PILPG is a global, pro bono , law firm and was nominated for the, 2005 Nobel Peace Prize, . Dr. Noone has conducted atrocity crimes investigations, justice system assessments, as well as Human Rights and International Humanitarian training in over 60 countries. Dr. Noone also worked for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), and is a retired Captain in the United States Navy with over 30 years of service as a judge advocate. Dr. Noone held command three times, served at the…, 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 Assistant Dean of Academic Innovation at Roger Williams University School of Law. 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 of…
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RWU Payee Choice, At RWU you have two Payment Options for receiving your refund. When you are expecting to receive a payment or reimbursement from RWU, and that payment has been processed, you will receive an email from US Bank's Payee Choice platform with RWU insignia. At this point you will be able to set up your direct deposit. Zelle deposit: Zelle is a fast, safe and easy way to get your payment from RWU using…
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The first year of law school builds important foundations for critical thinking, analysis, writing, and more that students will carry with them for years to come. But with all the stress of briefing cases and getting called on in class, 1Ls can sometimes feel a bit removed from the legal careers they’re pursuing. Two Roger Williams University School of Law professors are working to change that.…, Courtroom experience boosts classroom learning and helps students develop their professional identity, As part of the new court visit curriculum, Harrington-Steppen spoke with Teixeira de Sousa’s class about what students would be seeing in court from her experience with RWU Law’s Eviction Help Desk pro bono project. She encouraged them to connect what they see in court with what they’re learning not only in property, but their other first-year courses like civil procedure, and contracts, as well…, Looking through the eyes of litigants, The professors are also hoping to open students’ eyes to the experience of individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Harrington-Steppen says that often law students are intimidated by the courtroom experience, and she encourages them to think about how difficult the experience can be for people without a legal education. “Imagine being a tenant who doesn’t have a lawyer,” she says.” Talk…
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Pack your bags and get ready to jet off for Library Week: Passport to Knowledge! From Monday, April 7th through Friday, April 11th, the Law Library will host Library Week, our celebration of National Library Week , an event that highlights the services, programming, and the people that make libraries amazing resources. This year, our theme, Passport to Knowledge, will give you the chance to…
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One day a few years ago, Associate Professor of Law Natasha Varyani’ s property class was discussing a case about a homeowner on Martha’s Vineyard. A student raised her hand and asked, “Why are we reading all of these cases about these rich white people when there are things happening in the world?” Varyani was taken aback by the question but realized that a lack of representation in legal…, “Otherness all around”, Varyani’s new book is a natural extension of a teaching career dedicated to helping students understand the language of law. Varyani’s parents immigrated to the United States shortly before she was born. Before they moved, they were part of a Hindu minority in Muslim-majority Pakistan. Varyani’s extended family eventually moved to India. “There’s otherness all around,” she notes. As a first-…, Tools to learn, "I think everyone's got a little bit of otherness in them, particularly when they come to law school," says Varyani. "I think it can be really scary. The way that law school is built is that it's different from any other educational experience you've had. Traditionally, it's easy for everyone to come into the classroom and feel scared, or like they're a fish out of water, or like there's a…
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