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The Moot Court Board is a prestigious organization that affords numerous opportunities to its members. Many Board members participate in national external advocacy competitions which require both writing an appellate brief and performing an oral argument. The Board strives to bring the world of appellate advocacy to its fellow law students. In the past, Moot Court has hosted guest speakers,…, 2024-2025 Board Members
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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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Each year members of the RWU Law Moot Court Board compete at national and regional competitions, in teams of two or three members. RWU Law students participate in a wide variety of moot court competitions, which focus on different areas of the law including products liability, criminal law and procedure, constitutional law, and family law. After the moot court team completes the appellate brief…
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Building on our legacy as Rhode Island's only law school and a leading institution in Southern New England, RWU Law works hard to offer a legal education that's accessible and affordable. That's how we became, at $47,400 for incoming 1Ls in fall 2025, the best-priced ABA-accredited private law school in the Northeast – and one of the best legal education values on the entire East Coast. And we're…
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