• The current administration has made clear that it intends to aggressively deploy the False Claims Act (FCA) in non-traditional areas, to advance the policies articulated in an unprecedented wave of Executive Orders and actions.  As a result, healthcare providers, educational, nonprofit, and community-based organizations receiving federal funds, as well as government contractors and grant…, Partner, , Nixon Peabody; Former United States Attorney, District of Rhode Island Kevin Love Hubbard,, Counsel, , Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island; Former Civil Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Rhode Island Moderated by: Amy R. Romero,, Chief Legal Counsel, , Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island; Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Rhode Island Register for December 2, 2025 CLE Program Here Hosted by: Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island, Rhode Island Center for Justice, Roger Williams University School of Law, Rhode Island MCLE Credit, This program is anticipated to be approved for 1.5 Rhode Island MCLE Credits., Special Accommodations, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Amy Romero, Amy@dwbrlaw.com, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made. 
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  • This week the Legal Beagle is doing some serious journalism by interviewing Professor Raposa. Below is a transcript of our conversation: 1. What is the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you?  To not let anyone else impact your happiness, and similarly, to not care about what anyone says or thinks about you. This is all easier said than done, but it’s advice I constantly remind myself of.  2.…
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  • 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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