Practicing pursuant to a student practice rule, students will be assigned to represent military veterans whose applications for disability benefits have been denied, pursuing their administrative appeals in the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). Students will perform record reviews, identify relevant evidence, draft legal memoranda in preparation for pre-briefing conferences with the…
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Students must first apply to one of the Clinical Externship Programs: Corporate Counsel, Environmental & Land Use, Government, Judicial, Prosecution, Public Interest, or Washington D.C. Semester-In-Practice, and then arrange a full-time, local or remote, Semester-In-Practice placement that is approved by the Externship Director. Students will earn 10-12 ungraded fieldwork credits and 2…, Laurie Barron, Clinical Professor of Law Director of Clinical Externships Director of Feinstein Center for Pro Bono and Experiential Education lbarron@rwu.edu (401) 254-4653
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Roger Williams University School of Law emphasizes student dignity, quality, diversity, retention and success. The Academic Excellence Program’s objectives include helping law students discover their particular needs and learning styles, equipping them with the academic tools they need to meet the challenges of law school with self-assurance, and encouraging them to monitor their own progress as…, Contact Information, For questions or more information, contact the Director of Academic Excellence. Gigi Hodo Walker, Esq. Director of Academic Success and Bar Support Roger Williams University School of Law Ten Metacom Avenue Bristol, RI 02809 Tel. (401) 254-4619 ghodowalker@rwu.edu
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The Learning Center, is located in the library lounge and operates from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. most weekdays. Schedule or attend an online appointment with the Center Below you will find some helpful links regarding the Center, its scheduling system, and the Academic Excellence Teaching Fellows. Learning Center Introduction and Overview video Scheduling Software Instruction video Scheduling Software account creation…
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The Writing Center, is located in the library lounge and operates from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. most weekdays. Schedule or attend an online appointment with the Center Below you will find some helpful links regarding the Center, its scheduling system, and the Writing Tutors. Writing Center Introduction and Overview video Scheduling Software Instruction video Scheduling Software account creation written directions…, Writing Tutors, Rose-Ellen Kane Anna MacGilvray Marriah Binek Caroline Stanton-Chlaupek Alyah Achabi Alexis Annarummo , Helpful Resources
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The Application Process, Each jurisdiction has its own licensing requirements for attorneys. Most jurisdictions require an applicant to complete one or more examinations, as well as undergo a background investigation, known as a Character and Fitness review. Information regarding each state's licensing requirements, including Character and Fitness procedures Students with any questions or concerns about this process…, ., Helpful Links, : Obtain a free copy of your credit report Obtain a copy of your driving record Obtain a copy of your criminal history Find information about past employment
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For students with family obligations or who wish to continue working part-time, the School of Law offers a flexible scheduling option that allows them to take fewer credits each semester and to earn their JD degree in a span of four years. Students on this track complete the same number of credit hours as traditional, three-year JD students, but complete that work in eight semesters spread over…
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