When Thurgood Marshall was a kid and acted up in class, his teacher punished him by banishing him from class and forcing him to read the Constitution. (Wow. That backfired!) Thurgood Marshall grew up to be a civil rights champion and the first African-American to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court . While all law students know that Thurgood Marshall was a prolific civil rights…
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The Rhode Island legislature is officially the General Assembly. It consists of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and the Rhode Island Senate. The General Assembly website is a treasure trove of information about the legislature and about our state. Sometimes when doing research on a state or federal law you are asked to complete a legislative history. One version of completing a…
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Experiential education is a touchstone of the work done at RWU Law. Participation in the clinical programs provides students with hands-on experience. Our series of Law Clinic Guides are designed to highlight resources specific to the needs of each clinical program: Law Clinic Series: Business Start-Up Law Clinic Series: Criminal Defense Law Clinic Series: Immigration Law Clinic Series: Veterans…
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Student Employment FAQs Student Employment FAQs 2025 Holiday and Pay Date Calendar 2025 P-Card Cutoff Calendar Activities/Travel Outside the US Budget Transfer Form Departmental Deposit Form Exhibit A to Freelance Worker Agreement Expenses: Missing Receipt Form Freelance Worker Agreement Gifts, Prizes or Awards Recipient Information Form Law MarComm Project Submission Form Law MarComm Project…
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Happy Halloween from the Law Library! We hope between classes and homework you are finding some spooky time for yourself. The Mental Health Club is painting pumpkins, and your Law Librarians are handing out trick-or-treat bags on Thursday, October 30th, outside room 279. It will be a howling good time. While this holiday may be filled with shrieks, shouts, and candy surplus, please be quiet in…
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The Trial Team at RWU Law provides an invaluable experience for students who have the requisite talent, dedication, and interest in courtroom litigation. Students are taught not only how to think like trial attorneys, but how to , be, , trial attorneys. Each year, team members compete in regional and national trial competitions that provide an opportunity to test their skills against law students from around the country. RWU Law has a history of excellence at these competitions. Students compete for a place on the Trial Team through a tryout process. Tryouts are held during the fall semester. The tryout process is open…
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This one-hour online CLE program examines the practice of holistic legal representation. Holistic legal representation thrives where clients face intersectional issues with housing instability, family systems, economic insecurity, health concerns, immigration fears, and systemic barriers that traditional legal models are not designed to address in isolation. This practice enables lawyers and…, Register - February 24 - CLE Program Meet the Speakers, Hans J. Bremer, Esq., Bremer Law & Associates, LLC Hans J.Bremer, Esq. Hans J. Bremer, Esq., is a highly respected attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. As the founder of Bremer Law & Associates, he applies his expertise across immigration law, criminal defense, and family law to provide comprehensive and client-centered legal representation. Hans holds a B.A in English Literature and Spanish from the…, Sarah McConnell Dubois, Professor of Legal Practice, Roger Williams University School of Law Sarah McConnell Dubois 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…, Yulyana Torres, Esq., Staff Attorney, Sojourner House Yulyana Torres is the Staff Attorney at Sojourner House, Rhode Island’s largest organization committed to ending domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. A lifelong Rhode Islander, Yulyana graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2018 with a degree in Communications and Gender Women’s Studies. After completing her bachelor’s…, Meet the Moderator, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Assistant Dean of Academic Innovation, Roger Williams University School of Law Nicole P. Dyszlewski Nicole’s work centers on building a more inclusive and equitable legal system. Her areas of focus include DEIB pedagogy in law schools, mass incarceration, and access to information— topics where she brings both a lawyer’s insightful analysis and a librarian’s relentless curiosity. Nicole is the…, Rhode Island MCLE Credit, This program is approved for one DEI Rhode Island MCLE Credit., CLE Program Registration, $40 Registration/One RI MCLE DEI Credit $25 RWU Law Alumni $25 Non-profit/Government Complimentary RWU Law Students Complimentary RWU Law Faculty & Administration Register - February 24 - CLE Program, Cancellation & Refund Policy, RWU Law CLE Program cancellations received by Thursday, February 19, 2026 are eligible to receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations are accepted via email at lawevents@rwu.edu
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According to the 2020 Roundup Of Cybersecurity Forecasts and Market Estimates , “[c]ybersecurity now dominates the priorities of every organization as each adapts to a post-COVID 19 world.” According to that same report, the global cybersecurity market is currently worth $173 billion. Cybersecurity is not just a tech thing. Instead, it is a growing area of practice for many lawyers. According to…
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To say law school is stressful is an understatement. Some studies suggest that lawyers and law students experience depression at a higher rate than the general population. The American Bar Association marks October 10 as Law Student Mental Health Day to correspond with World Mental Health Day recognized by the World Health Organization. It is a day that recognizes the stress, anxiety, mental…, you are not alone, . There are many resources (including people!) ready to support you and your mental wellness as you navigate the stressful years of law school and beyond.
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In the spirit of personal well-being and global mental health, the American Bar Association has joined the World Health Organization in recognizing October 10th as a day for mental health, specifically for law students. Law Student Mental Health Day is an important yearly reminder to take a breath and a step back from your day-to-day schedule. This is the perfect opportunity to slow down, if only…, something, to take care of yourself and honor mental health day. You deserve a break. And if you didn’t already know this, you are doing amazing!
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