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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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Diversity is foundational to our work at Roger Williams University School of Law and to the work of the US justice system. One of the ways in which diversity impacts justice is in the diversity of the judiciary. On the topic of diversity in the judiciary, Justice Sonia Sotomayor once stated, “A different perspective can permit you to more fully understand the arguments that are before you and…
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Happy summer everyone! During the summer we usually stray from legal research topics and pick a theme and stick to it for our summer posts. Last year we chose Rhode Island food (which was a fun and delicious theme!) and this summer we are choosing Rhode Island history. In every post, we will be discussing some aspect of Rhode Island history or a Rhode Islander of historic significance. To kick…
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Join us on January 30, as we commemorate Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, in collaboration with the RWU Asian American Alliance, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, AAPI History Museum, Japan–America Society and Black Ships Festival of Rhode Island, Inc®, Communities of Hope, Roger Williams University School of Law, and The Public Humanities & Arts…, Special Accommodations, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact RWU Events, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made at events@rwu.edu
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