lawreview@g.rwu.edu The Roger Williams University Law Review Roger Williams University School of Law 10 Metacom Avenue Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. , – At Roger Williams University’s Providence campus, Rhode Island middle schoolers spent a week immersed in the powerful idea that one person – armed with knowledge, courage, and compassion – can help make the world more just. Now in its second year, the Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp has expanded to two camp sessions, reaching 34 students in grades six through nine with a hands-on program about…, Bringing Law to Life, One of the camp’s defining features is its immersive, on-location learning. Students traveled to several historical and political landmarks, examining how legal systems evolve, who they protect, and when they fall short. At the Station Fire Memorial Park, campers held a solemn flower ceremony honoring the 100 lives lost in the 2003 fire. Prior to their visit to the memorial, they learned about…, Finding Your Voice, One of the camp’s most engaging activities was the formal student debate, where campers tackled timely constitutional questions. Moderated by Kim Kalunian, anchor and reporter for WPRI 12, the event challenged students to think critically and construct arguments with evidence. Among the most spirited exchanges was the debate over whether the voting age in the United States should be lowered.…, Carrying Justice Forward, At the end of each camp session, students gathered for a graduation ceremony celebrating their growth as future advocates and reflecting on what they learned about the legal system and themselves. Nicole P. Dyszlewski reflects on the week’s experiences and celebrating the students’ achievements. Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Assistant Dean for Academic Innovation and Teaching and a Professor, offered a…
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Each year members of the RWU Law Moot Court Board compete at national and regional competitions, in teams of two or three members. RWU Law students participate in a wide variety of moot court competitions, which focus on different areas of the law including products liability, criminal law and procedure, constitutional law, and family law. After the moot court team completes the appellate brief…
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Community-based organizations are encouraged to propose Pro Bono Collaborative projects. To do so, please contact: Eliza Vorenberg at evorenberg@rwu.edu or 401-254-4597, Adult Correctional Institution Civil Legal Clinic Projects, Attorney Erica Pistorino and RWU Law faculty along with RWU Law students provide advice and counsel on civil legal issues to women incarcerated in the Adult Correctional Institution (ACI) Women’s Facility., Bradley Hospital’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Guardianship Project, Barton Gilman LLP , in partnership with Bradley Hospital’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities , assists parents of disabled children turning 18 by providing advice and counsel regarding their options and, where appropriate, establishing legal guardianship of their children. The firm also provides regular Know Your Rights presentations to Bradley families and staff on Guardianship…, Eviction Help Desk Project, Launched in October 2021, the Eviction Help Desk is a partnership between Roger Williams University School of Law’s Pro Bono Collaborative, the Rhode Island District Court , Rhode Island Center for Justice (CFJ) and Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. (RILS). The Help Desk is staffed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. by RWU Law students, working alongside experienced housing attorneys…, Non-Profit Advice and Counsel Project, Cameron Mittleman LLP , Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC , and Sloan & Walsh LLP provide legal advice, counsel, and assistance to non-profit organizations that serve low-income communities. Organizations served have included AMOR, the Newport Partnership for Families, Women’s Center of RI, the Providence Student Union, and Women’s Refugee Care., Rhode Island Training School Intro to Law & Society, RWU Law students teach a law-related curriculum for youth at the Rhode Island Training School during the spring semester. , Street Law Project, Street Law is a national program that partners law students with local public schools and community based organizations to teach disadvantaged youth about their legal rights and responsibilities. Law students teach law-related lessons in schools and community organizations throughout Rhode Island and in Fall River., Tomaquag Museum Project, Duffy & Sweeney Ltd, ., provides legal assistance to the Tomaquag Museum in support of its development of a new museum building and concessions on URI property. One law student assists the law firm with legal issues around land use, contract review, and employee policies., Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), The Internal Revenue Service trains law students to provide tax assistance to low-income individuals and families through East Bay Community Action Program to ensure that they receive the earned income tax credit for which they are qualified.
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Roger Williams University requires all law students (JD and MSL) to have adequate health insurance coverage. Roger Williams University has partnered with University Health Plans to offer a comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan for our students. All School of Law students (JD & MSL) are automatically enrolled in and billed for the University's Student Health Insurance Plan. Students who…, All students are required to complete an online enrollment or waiver form by August 18, 2025. Students who do not complete an online waiver will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan., For detailed information about the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan, and to enroll or waive coverage, please visit University Health Plans, 2025-2026 Plan Information:, Coverage Period: August 14, 2025 – August 13, 2026 Annual premium: $3,418 Deadline to waive coverage: August 18, 2025, Enrollment and Waiver Process:, Please visit University Health Plans to enroll or waive coverage. Students will need their student ID number and date of birth. New students will receive their student ID numbers via email in mid-June. If you have questions about the University's student health insurance plan enrollment or waiver process, contact University Health Plans at 800-437-6448 or info@univhealthplans.com . If you are…, WAIVER REQUIREMENTS, If a student is currently insured under another insurance policy that is comparable to the RWU Student Health Insurance Plan and does not wish to have coverage under the University sponsored plan, the student may waive out of the insurance by completing the, waiver form by August 18, 2025., It is important you review your current insurance policy to confirm it meets the following criteria: Your plan must be ACA compliant. Your plan must provide insured benefits for doctors, hospitals, labs, pharmacies and behavioral health providers in Rhode Island. Services must be accessible in Rhode Island near the Roger Williams campus.
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Each year the Roger William University Law Review publishes a journal devoted to the issues raised at the annual symposium held at the Law School. Please note that we are currently in the process of gathering all of the information on past symposia. For some symposia, you will only see listed the participants who wrote and published an article for our symposium edition (that is published every…, contact us .
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All books and course materials are available through the Roger Williams University Bookstore , located on campus in the Lower Commons. You will need your class schedule (available in late-July) to order books. You may contact the bookstore by phone at (401) 254-4592. Roger Williams University Bookstore
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