Submitting, The Roger Williams University Law Review accepts unsolicited manuscripts and letters. Submissions are normally accepted on a rolling basis., Formatting, All manuscripts must be typewritten, double-spaced, and on 8″ x 11″ paper; footnotes should conform with The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (21st ed. 2020), copyright by the Columbia, Harvard, and University of Pennsylvania Law Reviews and the Yale Law Journal., Editing, Although the Law Review reserves the right to edit all manuscripts and letters, it is the goal of the Law Review to preserve the individuality of each author’s work. The Law Review edits articles for spelling, grammar, citation form, and other technical matters. Neither the author’s writing style nor the substantive article structure is revised without the express consent of the author.…, If you have any inquiries, please , contact us, .
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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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