PROVIDENCE, R.I. –, President Trump recently proposed using American cities as “ training grounds ” for the military. He has already sent the National Guard troops to Los Angeles , and he’s trying to do the same in other Democratic-led cities, including Chicago and Portland, Ore . So is that legal? On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Roger Williams University School of Law Professors Peter Margulies and Jared…, , used for law enforcement duties “and to act as the agent of the president in his political ambitions – score political points.” While Trump says he is sending the National Guard into cities to fight crime, his lawyers tell judges the troops are actually there to protect federal property or respond to protests, Goldstein said. So, for example, if someone spray paints “Down with Trump” on a federal…, The Rhode Island Report podcast is produced by The Boston Globe Rhode Island in collaboration with Roger Williams University. To get the latest episode each week, follow the Rhode Island Report podcast, on Apple Podcasts, ,, Spotify, , and other podcasting platforms, or listen in the player above. You can , sign up for 30 days of free unlimited access to Globe.com here, .
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Attend a Digital Law School Forum for an opportunity to meet with representatives from 100+ law schools. Digital Law School Forums are designed to provide a safe alternative to our annual, in-person Law School Forums. You are welcome to attend these engaging live events from the comfort of your own home, where you can meet law school admission professionals, ask questions about financial aid, and…, Register here, . , Learn more about, RWU Law @ the LSAC Forum, .
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Attend a Digital Law School Forum for an opportunity to meet with representatives from 100+ law schools. Digital Law School Forums are designed to provide a safe alternative to our annual, in-person Law School Forums. You are welcome to attend these engaging live events from the comfort of your own home, where you can meet law school admission professionals, ask questions about financial aid, and…, Register here, . , Learn more about, RWU Law @ the LSAC Forum, .
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Attend a Digital Law School Forum for an opportunity to meet with representatives from 100+ law schools. Digital Law School Forums are designed to provide a safe alternative to our annual, in-person Law School Forums. You are welcome to attend these engaging live events from the comfort of your own home, where you can meet law school admission professionals, ask questions about financial aid, and…, Register here, . , Learn more about, RWU Law @ the LSAC Forum, .
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Jick, Sarah, Business Manager Office 161 401-254-4550 sjick@rwu.edu , Lopes, Lauren, Business Office Coordinator Office 161 401-254-4574 llopes@rwu.edu
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Tours of RWU Law & Bristol, RI , We know that getting a sense of place is important when considering your options for law school. Use these resources to help you see yourself in the place that we call home. https://lsacunite.microsoftcrmportals.com/event/sessions?id=Tour_-_Summer_20223492503703, Campus Visits, Click the link above to schedule an in-person campus visit of our Main Campus in Bristol, RI. , Virtual Tour - RWU Law, We put together a quick tour of the law school to make sure you have the chance to meet some of the staff and administrators that you will interact with if you decide to join our community., Virtual Tour - Bristol, RI, You’ve never been to Bristol, RI? No problem – here’s a quick tour of our seaside hometown., Information Sessions, In these sessions, you will learn about RWU Law, the law school application process, and receive answers to your questions about applying to law school. To register for an Info Session, please click on the links below. On-Campus Info Sessions October 10, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm November 25, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm January 16, 2026 from 1 pm to 3 pm Virtual Info Sessions November 12, 2025 from 3 pm…
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Who you gonna call? The desk dragon’s caged ghosts have escaped and are running amok in the Law Library. Catch one and you can bring it home with you – as your own pet ghost! From October 1st through October 24th, tickets for pet ghosts will be hidden throughout the library on weekdays. Clues to the ticket’s final resting place will be exclusively posted on the Law Library’s social media pages (…
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To graduate from RWU Law, each student must complete the school’s writing requirement “under the direct supervision of a professor or director of an institute” during which the student “must write an individually authored paper that reflects substantial legal research; presents a legal argument that is well-developed, organized, and supported; is at least 5500 words long; and is of sufficient…
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Professor Sarah McConnell teaches Legal Practice I, II, and III; Civil Procedure; Professional Responsibility; and a seminar on Judicial Clerkships. Professor McConnell joined Roger Williams University School of Law bringing extensive experience in legal research and writing. She has served as both an attorney and a law clerk in the Rhode Island state and federal courts, at the trial and…, Articles, "The Enduring Legacy of Legal Writing's Skills Revolution,", AALS Section on Legal Writing, Reasoning, and Research Newsletter, 24 (Spring/Summer 2025) " Paradoxical Pedagogy: Teaching Trauma-Informed Principles Within a System Built on Emotional Detachment ," 30, Roger Williams U.L. Rev., 311, (Spring 2025) " Educating Judges & Advancing Inclusion: The Evolution of Gendered Language in the U.S. Courts ," 29, Roger Williams U. L. Rev., 86 (Fall 2023).
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