This one-hour continuing legal education session invites Rhode Island lawyers into a grounded, evidence-informed exploration of the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) movement. According to the statistics, 4 out of 5 of Indigenous women experience some form of violence in their lifetime. Still further, Indigenous women face murder rates more…, Meet the Speaker, Jennifer Rawlings, Esq., Co-Director, The Center for Indigenous Peoples Rights (CIPR) Seaconke Wampanoag Tribe Jennifer Rawlings Jennifer Rawlings is a Senior Contracts Manager at Yale University and the Co- Director at the Center for Indigenous Peoples Rights, a non-profit, Indigenous-led organization the provides low cost legal services to Indigenous peoples and communities. She enjoys providing critical national…, 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 - RWU Law March 30 CLE Program, Sponsorship, This program is co-sponsored by the Rhode Island Women's Bar Association. Rhode island Women's Bar Association, Cancellation & Refund Policy, RWU Law CLE Program cancellations received by Wednesday, March25, 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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What would Halloween be without costumes? The National Retail Foundation estimates that Americans will spend 3.3 billion dollars on costumes this Halloween. Where did this love for costumes come from that has fueled a multi-billion dollar industry? Historians consider the Celtic Pagan festival of Samhain which dates back over 2,000 years ago as the precursor to Halloween . During this festival,…
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Join the RWU Law Admissions team to chat live about our programs, student experiences, and all of your questions about RWU Law. Live Chat Schedule Zoom Schedule February 10, 2026 5:00 - 5:10 p.m. Introduction 5:10 - 5:30 p.m. Admission Information 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Department Representatives Available: Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education Career Development Office 6:30…
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Sponsored by the Student Bar Association, , 6:00 PM Meet & Greet 7:00 PM Dinner and Dancing Omni Providence Hotel One West Exchange Street Providence, Rhode Island Step into an evening of mystery, elegance, and timeless sophistication at the 32nd Annual Barristers’ Ball, themed “Moonlit Masquerade.” This year, the ballroom is transformed into a candlelit affair where classic glamour meets modern refinement. Guests will be…, Overnight Special Room Rate:, A limited number of overnight rooms are available at a reduced nightly rate of $179 at the Omni Providence Hotel. Reservations may be made directly by calling Omni Reservations Line at 402-952-6646 and mentioning the 2026 RWU Law Barrister’s Ball Room Block. Online room reservation link., All room reservations must be made before February 20, 2026., Event Ticket Refund Policy:, RWU Law Barrister's Ball tickets may be refunded if the request is received in writing to lawevents@rwu.edu by February 20, 2026. The University Ticket processing fees are forfeited., SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Office of Law Programs at lawevents@rwu.edu , 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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Rhode Island elementary, middle and high School students are invited to submit drawings, essays on how iconic U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has inspired them. Each year, Roger Williams University School of Law, Rhode Island’s only law school, invites Ocean State students from grades K through 12 to submit essays and drawings on how they have been inspired by the legacy of late…
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Campus Tour , We are excited to invite, Admitted Students, to visit campus!, Schedule your tour today, . This table shows in-person event dates and registration links Dates for In-Person Events with RWU Law Registration Links, March 20, 2026, @11am March Accepted Students Day Registration Form, Accepted Students Day, , Hear from a panel of current students, sit in on a mock class, and network with RWU Law faculty, staff, and each other. , April 10, 2026, @11am April Accepted Students Day Registration Form, Accepted Students Day, Hear from a panel of current students, sit in on a mock class, and network with RWU Law faculty, staff, and each other. , May 11, 2026, Session 1 @11am Session 2 @12pm Meet and Greet Session Registration, Meet and Greet Session 1 or 2, Choose a tour time and join a mixer with current students, faculty, and staff. , June 18, 2026, @10am June Accepted Students BBQ Registration Form, How to Succeed in Law School Presentation & Summer BBQ, Hear from a panel of students, faculty, and staff to learn how to prepare for and be successful in law school. Continue to mingle with your future colleagues and community members at a BBQ directly following the presentation. , Meet with the Admissions Team, Members of our Admissions Team are available to answer all of your questions about RWU Law. We have scheduled, Virtual Open Hours, throughout the spring and summer, listed below. If you prefer an individual meeting, we encourage you to email us at, lawadmissions@rwu.edu, . Registration Form for Virtual Open Hours April 29, 2026 @ 3pm, ET Registration Form for Virtual Open Hours June 25, 2026 @ 3pm, ET Registration Form for Virtual Open Hours July 14, 2026 @ 3pm, ET, Speak with Current Students, Our, Student Ambassadors, are available to answer your questions about what it's really like to be in law school. We encourage you to join one of our, Virtual Student Ambassador Chats, listed below or reach out to them directly. Registration for Virtual Open Hour with Student Ambassadors February 27, 2026 @ 12pm, ET Registration for Virtual Open Hour with Student Ambassadors March 17, 2026 @ 2:30pm, ET Registration for Virtual Open Hour with Student Ambassadors April 15, 2026 @ 10:30am, ET
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Private International Law is the body of law that governs relationships between private individuals and entities across national borders. Its central concern is “choice of law” or the determination of which nation’s laws govern particular legal matters. Those matters may involve commercial transactions, such as cross-border sales and investments, family law issues (marriage, divorce, and child…
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What We Do, The SBA acts as an umbrella organization overseeing all student groups, each reflecting the diverse and distinctive Roger Williams' student body. We represent student interests at the law school and function as a liaison between students and administration. We allocate budgets to approved student groups and ensure that funds are managed properly., Where To Find Us, Feel free to drop by the SBA office at anytime throughout the day. We are located on the second floor of the law school in Suite 257., Contact Us, Students are urged to contact the SBA with any questions, concerns, comments, or ideas that they feel will help make Roger Williams a better law school and optimal learning environment. Email: sba@g.rwu.edu, Forms and Policies, A list of forms and policies for student organizations., Forms & Policies, SBA Officers for the 2025-2026 Academic Year, President: Elliot Hardy Executive Vice President: Drew Mondi Administrative Vice President: vacant Treasurer: Grayson Steininger Corresponding Secretary: Caroline Corley Recording Secretary: Judith Kitson Parliamentarian: Alexander MacClusky ABA Representative: Emanuell Smith 3L Representative: Penelope Kehrer 2L Representatives: Matthew Beech , Stephen Olive 1L…
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Congratulations on your acceptance to the RWU Law Class of 2029! , This site is your best resource as you prepare to join your community this August. , Incoming Student Checklist Incoming Student Checklist, Make it Official!, If you haven't already secured your seat in our incoming class, don't wait any longer. DEPOSIT NOW
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