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,…, 2025-2026 Board Members
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Interested in learning more about health law? Want to keep up with the latest developments on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other health-related legislation? Through the Law Library, you can access many health law resources including databases, books, and journals! One of these resources, BNA Health Law Resource Center , is a one-stop shop research platform that brings together the latest…
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The RWU Law Library staff extends a warm welcome to our incoming 1Ls and returning 2Ls and 3Ls. Our collection and services are here to complement and advance the scholarship, practice skills education, and intellectual life at RWU Law. We have a website , blog , Facebook page, Twitter account, Instagram account, and Pinterest page. We communicate our information in many ways to connect the…
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Final exams are upon us again at RWU Law. It can be an extremely challenging time for law students. The Law Library has several suggestions that can help you reduce your stress levels; we also offer a variety of resources to help you prepare for your finals., Reduce Your Stress Levels, Watch Cute Baby Animals. , The library will be showing live streams of cute baby animals in our main computer classroom during reading days and finals. We hope to give you a few moments of joy during your study breaks, by featuring various animals. We even featured jellyfish, which are not cuddly but are hypnotic to watch. Please stop by the main computer classroom, you will oohh and ahh over our furry and not so furry…, Review the Stress Management, Mindfulness and Wellness guide., Check out the library’s Stress Management, Mindfulness and Wellness guide . You will find lists of books and links to general resources for wellness. You will also find links to the RWU Fitness Center , where you can take a break and de-stress through exercise. If you need someone to talk to during exam times, or any other times, please contact the RWU Counseling Center . The Dean of Students…, Listen to your body. , Being focused on your studies may lead to not fulfilling your basic needs. Use the HALT method to address your needs. HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. These four states can affect your mood and behavior, affecting your work negatively. Are you, Hungry, - Make sure to eat while you are studying hard. Try to choose healthy foods that will improve your mood and give you energy. Stay hydrated. Symptoms of dehydration include headache, muscle cramps, sleepiness, lack of energy, and irritability. To help you stay focused, make sure to drink enough fluids and try to minimize caffeine intake. Are you, Angry or Lonely, ? Try to identify why you are feeling this emotion so you can address it. Asking for help is difficult, but remember your family, friends, and the RWU Law community all want you to succeed. You may need to take a break or talk things through with a friend, family member, or someone else. The Counseling Center on campus is available on weekdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm and offers remote services…, Tired, ? You may be physically, mentally, and/or emotionally tired. Take a break; close your eyes and take a deep breath; go for a quick walk; grab a bite to eat; head to bed early and wake up ready to go., Help to Prepare for Finals, Visit the Study Aids Guides., The Law Library’s staff has prepared study aids guides to the major study aids in the library’s collection to supplement your outlines and class materials. These guides are organized by class subject, including guides for all 1L classes and many 2L and 3L classes. In these guides, you will find links to the Law Library’s popular print and eBook study aids; audio and visual resources (such as the…, Book a Study Room., You can book a study room for individual or group study sessions. Please read the full policy to ensure that you are familiar with its terms. We will be actively canceling reservations that do not follow this policy and repeated failures to comply with the policy will result in the loss of reservation privileges through the end of the semester., Refer to Academic Excellence Resources., Don’t forget to look at the resources available through the Academic Excellence Program , from Writing Center information to time management suggestions, as well as learning from previous exams. The Academic Excellence Program offers tips and tricks for studying and writing as well as tutorials, handouts, and contact information. While studying in the library, please remember that sound travels…
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The holiday season is upon us again! This year, instead of focusing on solely on Christmas, we want to share some holiday traditions that take place throughout the world. Let’s start in Europe! In Austria, the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas the Krampus appears. The Krampus, a half-goat, half-demon swats at naughty children. It is believed that Krampus was created to counter St.…
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Next week, the law school will be celebrating Wellness Week. The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as “ the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health ”. The site goes on to set out and define six dimensions of wellness: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, and Environmental. As an RWU Law student, you have access to a variety…, Physical:, The RWU Recreation Center contains a two floor fitness center, offers fitness classes, a pool , and courts for a variety of recreational and intramural sports. The Upper and Lower Commons can also contribute your physical wellness by providing a variety of nutritious meals from locally sourced ingredients and healthy snacks., Mental:, In addition to learning in the classroom, RWU offers ample opportunities to expand your mind. We frequently tell you about the Law Library resources. Did you know that the University Library is open to all RWU students? It offers digital and print collections, including a popular fiction collection located near the elevators., Emotional:, The Counseling Center provides “an affirming, confidential, equitable, and safe environment encouraging self-exploration, reflection, and resiliency,” which can help nurture your emotional wellness., Spiritual:, The University supports your spiritual wellness through its spiritual life program that includes a resident multi-faith chaplain and affiliate chaplains from various traditions., Social:, RWU Law is home to a large variety of student organizations that promote law related events and networking, often with a social component. Join one or more of these organizations and get involved to build your legal career and social network., Environmental:, RWU’s location by the East Bay offers wonderful opportunities to interact with our gorgeous natural habitat. The RWU Waterfront is home to the Bready Sailing Center and a variety of water sports to help you get in tune with The Bay. A shell covered path near the water offers a lovely walk by the ocean with views of the East Bay and beyond. The law library also offers resources to address a few…
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The current administration has made clear that it intends to aggressively deploy the False Claims Act (FCA) in non-traditional areas, to advance the policies articulated in an unprecedented wave of Executive Orders and actions. As a result, healthcare providers, educational, nonprofit, and community-based organizations receiving federal funds, as well as government contractors and grant…, Partner, , Nixon Peabody; Former United States Attorney, District of Rhode Island Kevin Love Hubbard,, Counsel, , Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island; Former Civil Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Rhode Island Moderated by: Amy R. Romero,, Chief Legal Counsel, , Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island; Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Rhode Island Register for December 2, 2025 CLE Program Here Hosted by: Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island, Rhode Island Center for Justice, Roger Williams University School of Law, Rhode Island MCLE Credit, This program is anticipated to be approved for 1.5 Rhode Island MCLE Credits., Special Accommodations, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Amy Romero, Amy@dwbrlaw.com, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
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This week the Legal Beagle is doing some serious journalism by interviewing Professor Raposa. Below is a transcript of our conversation: 1. What is the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? To not let anyone else impact your happiness, and similarly, to not care about what anyone says or thinks about you. This is all easier said than done, but it’s advice I constantly remind myself of. 2.…
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This guide covers the major categories of items and materials in the Roger Williams University School of Law archives. A separate register contains the box and folder listing for all items in the archives to date and is maintained by the Catalog Librarian., Categories,
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