The , Law Review, publishes three issues throughout the academic year. The Winter issue is devoted to topics with a national focus. The Spring issue revolves around topics germane to the Rhode Island legal landscape, including a survey of new Rhode Island law, and includes student reviews of recent legislative enactments, as well as an analysis of significant Rhode Island Supreme Court opinions. As the only law…, Law Review, is uniquely qualified to publish scholarship in this field. Additionally, each year the , Law Review, publishes an issue featuring articles from academic symposia at the Law School. Our current and past issues can be viewed online and downloaded in pdf form, hosted on the Roger Williams University digital repository. You can also find copies of our editions on HeinOnline . Hard copies of past issues of the Roger Williams University Law Review are available for $15 per issue. Inquiries should…
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Orientation is , in-person, and , mandatory, for all incoming students. Orientation will be held from August 13 to August 18 for the fall 2025 entering class. Questions regarding Orientation should be directed to Lorraine Lalli , Assistant Dean of Student Life and Operations. A detailed Orientation schedule can be found online here .
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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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Subscription prices are as follows:, Yearly Subscription (United States): $28.50 Yearly Subscriptions (International): $33.00 Rhode Island Edition Only: $15.00 Symposium Edition Only: $15.00 Single Issue: $15.00 If you are interested in subscribing to the , Roger Williams University Law Review, , please contact us at lawreview@g.rwu.edu ., Additional Information: , The , Roger Williams University Law Review , is published three times a year. The Winter publication includes articles, notes, and comments devoted to legal issues on the national level. The Spring publication is the Rhode Island Edition of the , Law Review, and focuses solely on Rhode Island legal issues. The edition is published in May of each year to commemorate Rhode Island’s independence from Great Britain on May 4, 1776. The Rhode Island Edition contains articles written by accomplished practitioners and scholars who are well versed on the legal issues affecting Rhode Island, as well as student notes and comments written by the Roger…, symposia, directed by the Law School faculty. The topic varies from year to year.
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These different experiences enable students to customize their education to best meet their needs and career goals. The Marine Affairs Institute offers courses in admiralty/maritime law, as well as natural resources, allowing students to understand all aspects of marine law. Courses are taught by both tenured and adjunct faculty, giving students the opportunity to learn from experienced…
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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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