This guide covers the major categories of items and materials in the Roger Williams University School of Law archives. A separate register contains the box and folder listing for all items in the archives to date and is maintained by the Catalog Librarian., Categories,
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This time of year often brings thoughts of spending time with family and friends and enjoying the holidays with loved ones. But for most people in law school, it brings a time of stress and exams. The following are reminders about library policies during exams, library items that might help you prep, and ways to de-stress and recharge. As Dean Ortiz mentioned in her email earlier this week, the…
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Which type of JD applicant are you?, First Year Applicant, Image of student studying At Roger Williams University School of Law, we seek to enroll a diverse first year JD class from across the United States and the world. With an emphasis on experiential education through our Clinical Guarantee, we welcome applications from prospective students who wish to learn through practice. First Year Applicant Process, Transfer Applicant, Law student using a laptop RWU Law welcomes applications from transfer students. Transfer students are able to take advantage of our Clinical Guarantee as well as utilize both of our campuses in Bristol and Providence. Transfer Applicant Process, What works for you? Part-Time JD Option, While RWU Law does not offer a night program, we do offer students the option to enroll part-time during the day. This option is designed to meet the needs students with family obligations and those who continue to work part-time during their law school enrollment. Four-Year JD Option, Accelerated Graduation Option, Designed for students who want to minimize their time out of the job market while saving an entire semester of living expenses, RWU Law offers an accelerated graduation option. Students choosing this option will still have access to all that an RWU Law degree offers, but graduate a semester earlier. Accelerated Graduation Option, International Applicant, Group of students gathered in circle At RWU Law, we equip you with the foundational knowledge, skills-based training, and real-world experience you need to hit the ground running as soon as possible. International Applicant Process, Visiting Student, Students studying in a pair We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in another ABA accredited law school who wish to spend a semester or year at Roger Williams University School of Law. Visiting Student Visiting Student Application Process Log in to Applicant Status Online
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Juris Doctor Stories, Our JD students and alumni work to make a difference every day in a wide range of fields. Read JD Stories, Master of Studies In Law Stories, As working professionals, our MSL students are developing a deeper understanding of the law. Read MSL Stories
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Welcome to the Office of the Dean at Roger Williams University School of Law, where we pride ourselves on offering an innovative and comprehensive curriculum, a commitment to public service, a culture of excellence, and a vibrant community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, engaged alumni, and dynamic administrators. At the helm, you’ll find Dean and Professor of Law Greg W.…
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No textbook warned Alexis Wozdusiewicz L’27 what it would feel like to walk into lockup for the first time. She had studied criminal law in class. She had read the theories and debated the philosophy behind punishment and justice. But nothing prepared her for the moment she witnessed the criminal legal system at work. “I had never spoken to someone accused of a crime before, or anyone…, Respect, Compassion, and Trust, Later that summer, Alexis returned to the Public Defender’s Office in Waterbury for a full internship, where she had a new mentor team. That’s when she witnessed a case that would forever shift her perspective: the trial of Michael Anderson , a local restaurateur charged with murder in a 2022 fatal shooting. The defense? Self-defense. “I learn a lot in my case books, but they don't teach me…, well, .” As for what comes next? Wozdusiewicz is still figuring it out. “Maybe juvenile criminal defense,” she says, thoughtful. But one thing is certain: she’s not looking at the justice system through a casebook any longer.
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The ninth annual Stonewall Lecture at Roger Williams University School of Law was held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and the legacy of the 1969 Stonewall uprising. This year’s guest speaker was Representative K. Joseph Shekarchi, Speaker of the RI House of Representatives, welcomed by Gregory W Bowman, Dean of the Law School, and second-year law student Skyler…, The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice., He said the world has witnessed courage and resiliency of a generation of LGBTQ+ people since the Stonewall riots. “What has begun in New York City nearly half a century ago, now explodes in technicolor, every June, when nations, cities, and even corporations gather to celebrate pride.” Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi smiling with the podium in front of him. Rhode Island’s Pride parade,…
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The first edition of “Race and the Foundations of American Law,” a new casebook by a group of Roger Williams School of Law professors, makes the resources from RWU Law’s first-of-its-kind course on the same subject available to schools and students around the U.S. and sheds light on the role of race and racism in everything from property ownership to the child welfare system. The new book, by…, Beyond the books, “Law isn’t just in a book,” says Dyszlewski, RWU Law’s assistant dean for curricular innovation. When she was in law school, no one taught her about topics like law and prison abolition, and she hopes that the book will provide students today with foundations she did not have in order to make them well-rounded attorneys. Mid shot of Professor Dyszlewski wearing a red dress with hands clasped in…, Kelo v. City of New London, . The court’s ruling against Susette Kelo, who is white, in her case against the city government over the fate of her home prompted public backlash and new laws in many jurisdictions. But Teixeira de Sousa remarks on how often this type of taking happens in communities of color, without public outcry. “You can’t understand the material without the historical context,” says Teixeira de Sousa. “…, A team effort, Each of the co-authors approached the research and writing process from a different scholarly and professional context. “We come to it from different angles,” says constitutional scholar Hassel. “It’s important that we did it together.” mid shot of Professor Teixeira de Sosa with crossed arms wearing an off white pin striped jacket In addition to their legal backgrounds, “We had generational…, Race and Foundations of American Law: First Edition, is being planned as part of the law school’s signature program,, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity, . More information here .
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