Please note that the following hours apply to members of the RWU Law community, Roger Williams University faculty, and CRIARL faculty. Other library users should consult the library's Access Policy for applicable hours information.
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School of Law Community, University, and CRIARL Faculty, The Roger Williams University School of Law Library is a private institution that serves primarily the School of Law community: faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the law school. The library also serves University faculty and faculty from CRIARL member institutions., Other Authorized Library Users, Roger Williams University students, members of the bench and bar, law students from ABA-approved schools, and students from CRIARL member institutions with a letter of referral from their university library may use the collection on the premises. To maintain a quiet environment for study and research by the School of Law community, access to the library by these authorized library users is…, Federal Depository Collection Users, The library is not open to members of the general public except for access to federal depository documents. Members of the general public interested in using federal depository documents may access materials selectively housed in the Law Library. Patrons should search the Law Library’s WebCatalog prior to visiting to determine if the desired federal depository document is available. Access to…, School of Law Building Access, During the fall and spring semesters, all entrances to the School of Law building will become card access only at 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, except during holiday periods when all entrances to the School of Law building may become card access only earlier. Saturday and Sunday all entrances will be card access after 4:00 p.m. During the summer semester, all entrances to the School of Law building…
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The library is pleased to offer graduates of the Roger Williams University School of Law a variety of resources and services. Alumni visitors may use the extensive law library collection of Rhode Island, federal, and New England state materials., Alumni Borrower Card, To request an Alumni Borrower Card, complete the web Alumni Borrower Application form and submit it with a copy (pdf/jpg/png) of your valid drivers’ license or state issued ID containing your full name and address. The copy of your ID will be deleted once the application is processed. Applications are normally processed Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm by full-time library staff who will issue your…, Borrowing & Renewing Library Materials, Most, single volume stack materials, may be borrowed as follows: The borrowing period is 14 days. Two renewals, subject to recall, are possible. The maximum number of items which may be borrowed is 3 per patron., Reserve materials, may be borrowed as follows: The borrowing period for all materials is 3 hours. Materials circulate for in-library use only., Audiovisual and Group Study Room Keys, may be borrowed as follows: The borrowing period is 3 hours and may be renewed subject to availability. Availability of room keys is subject to restrictions based on current student needs. For example, room keys may not be borrowed during exam periods. Due to limitations imposed by the authentication method used for the room reservation system, alumni need to contact full-time library staff for…, Renewals, Patrons may renew material via the telephone when full-time staff are available or renew material online anytime. To renew via the telephone, call the Circulation Desk at 401-254-4546 during the normal business day. To renew online, patrons may use the " My Library > My Account " option in the WebCatalog. They can review a list of the materials currently checked out, see the due dates and…, Overdue Materials, Overdue notices, are sent the first business day an item is overdue. Materials not returned after two notices are billed and a billing notice is sent. Bills are issued for the estimated replacement cost of the item plus a billing fee in the amount of $25.00., Borrowing privileges will be suspended, while a bill/billing fee is outstanding. Periodic reminder notices will be sent for unpaid bills/billing fees., Computing and Digital Resources, Most library research databases and the Internet may be accessed from the computer workstations on the hexagons in the central part of the library. Databases which are not available due to licensing restrictions include: Lexis and Westlaw. The hexagon computers also provide access to Microsoft Office applications in addition to the library’s digital resources., HeinOnline Law Journal Library, The HeinOnline, Law Journal Library, is available to RWU Law Alumni through the University Bridges site. To obtain access to the, Law Journal Library, on Bridges, complete the RWU Law Alumni HeinOnline Access Request form . Requests are normally processed Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm by full-time library staff. Please watch for an invitation to join the Bridges, Law Alumni Access to Digital Resources, site. HeinOnline’s, Law Journal Library, contains more than 2,000 law and law-related periodicals, consisting of more than 27 million pages of articles, comments, notes, and book reviews. Unlike other databases, the, Law Journal Library, is comprehensive, beginning with the first issue ever published, bridging the gap in legal history. The, Law Journal Library, also provides case law linking powered by Fastcase, giving the ability to link directly to the full text of case law from cited material or via citation lookup., Post-Graduation Access to Lexis Advance and Westlaw, Recent law alumni continue to have access to Lexis Advance and Westlaw. For more information on the terms of each provider’s program, please visit Lexis & Westlaw @ RWU Law: Post-Graduation Access ., Reference Assistance, The librarians are available to provide reference assistance to RWU Law Alumni in person, by phone at 401-254-4547, or via the Ask a Librarian service (chat or email)., Extended Borrowing Privileges, Upon a demonstration of need, arrangements may be made for extended borrowing of circulating materials. Requests for extended borrowing privileges should be directed to the Access Services Coordinator, Erin Orsini at 401-254-4548 or eorsini@rwu.edu .
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The following policies help preserve the library environment for the common good and to make the library a clean, pleasant, quiet place, conducive to study and research. Individuals who disregard these policies show a lack of respect for their colleagues and a lack of appreciation of the library as a shared resource and will be asked to comply or leave the Library. Repeat offenses will be…
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Joint Degrees, Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Criminal Justice Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Cybersecurity Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Preservation Practice, Joint Degrees in Partnership with URI, Juris Doctor/Master of Marine Affairs Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Admission Requirements and Policy, Applicants must apply to and be accepted into each program separately. Typically, a law student interested in a joint degree would apply to the relevant program at the end of their first year of law school. Applications should be submitted sufficiently in advance of the application deadline to assure adequate processing time at both institutions. A student matriculated in either the JD or MS…, Contact Information, For questions regarding joint degree programs, use the contact information below:, School of Law Admissions, Michael W. Donnelly-Boylen Associate Dean for Enrollment & Strategic Initiatives Phone: 401-254-4555 mdonnelly-boylen@rwu.edu, Criminal Justice, Stephanie Picolo Manzi, Ph.D. Associate Professor Office: CAS 147 Phone: (401) 254-3369 smanzi@rwu.edu, Historic Preservation, Jeremy C. Wells, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Office: AR 233 Phone: (401) 254-5213 jwells@rwu.edu, Labor Relations and Human Resources, Michael Yelnosky Professor of Law Phone: (401) 254-4607 myelnosky@rwu.edu, Marine Affairs, Julia Wyman Director, Marine Affairs Institute and Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program Phone: (401) 254-5734 jwyman@rwu.edu Professor Jesse Reiblich Department of Marine Affairs University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute Bldg., 2nd Flr., Rm 215 Kingston, RI 02881 jesse.reiblich@uri.edu
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A Roger Williams University School of Law and University of Rhode Island Department of Marine Affairs Partnership, The Juris Doctor/Master of Marine Affairs builds upon the comprehensive base of marine law and policy courses offered at the School of Law and the University of Rhode Island Department of Marine Affairs. The program offers students an opportunity to broaden their understanding and analysis of complex marine issues without giving up the benefits of a traditional legal education. Students have…, Why consider a JD/MMA?, As our reliance on limited ocean resources grows, lawyers possessing the skills of interdisciplinary analysis will be well-served. The program offers opportunities to: Gain exposure to different disciplines; Expand your perspective on legal issues; Acquire different analytical skills; Develop relationships with colleagues from different disciplines; and, Meet experts and acquire a foundation of…, For More Information, Undertaking two degrees at one time is rewarding but challenging and should not be entered into lightly. Students considering pursuing the joint JD/MMA degree should schedule an office appointment or phone call with one of the following individuals to determine the suitability of the program for his/her needs and make arrangements to apply for the joint degree program. Roger Williams University…
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Marine Affairs Achievement Award, The Marine Affairs Achievement Award was instituted in 2006 and is given annually to a graduating student who has been exemplary in the study and advancement of marine policy and law. Recipients 2006 Lance M. Young 2007 Jennifer A. Mehaffey 2008 Nicholas A. Battista 2009 Gwendolyn M. Hancock 2010 Kathleen M. Haber 2011 Jacqueline S. Rolleri 2012 Catherine B. Kramer, Sarah M. Parker 2013…, William J. Coffey Excellence in Maritime Writing Prize, This prize is given in memory of William J. Coffey, a nationally renowned maritime law expert and adjunct professor of the School of Law, as well as former Interim Director of the Institute and Vice Chair of the Institute's Advisory Board. The prize is awarded annually to recognize exceptional law student writing on a topic in admiralty and maritime law. Recipients 2013 Christopher J. McNally,…, Providence., Propeller Club Scholarship, The Propeller Club of the United States - Port of Narragansett Bay institutes an annual Education Fund based on proceeds from its golf tournament awarded to a student(s) enrolled in an accredited program with a concentration in Maritime, Ports, Logistic Management or a Merchant Marine License Certificate. Recipients 2008 Brian P.R. Eisenhower 2009 Jacqueline S. Rolleri 2010 Nicholas Obolensky…
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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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