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 , Roger Williams University Law Review, is a student-run organization that publishes three journals of legal scholarship each academic year. The , Law Review, is run by a board of student editors from the Roger Williams University School of Law, who are responsible for content, timely publication, and all other organizational decisions. 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. Ultimately, the , Law Review, is committed to promoting and enabling both honest and full discussion of legally significant topics. Editions incorporate a comprehensive range of Articles and essays from professors, judges, and practitioners. In addition, the , Law Review, displays student work in the form of Comments and Notes. Second-year students also write the survey of Rhode Island law, a section that has become a resource for local practitioners in the state., Mission:, The, Roger Williams University Law Review, is a student-created and student-led law journal that seeks to innovate the law review framework and legal scholarship. We aim to provide an expansive platform that offers opportunities for law students to engage in research and writing, for legal scholars to express their diverse opinions and perspectives, and for the public to have access to legal scholarship. The, Law Review, intends to reimagine and invite a new perspective on the traditional law review format. In our efforts to do so, student members of the, Law Review, will actively work towards creating a law review that is inclusive of all voices by increasing student diversity in law review membership, facilitating authentic and diverse discourse that represents a breadth of legal opinions, and building a community that invites inclusivity and accessibility to legal scholarship.
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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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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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