For students with family obligations or who wish to continue working part-time, the School of Law offers a flexible scheduling option that allows them to take fewer credits each semester and to earn their JD degree in a span of four years. Students on this track complete the same number of credit hours as traditional, three-year JD students, but complete that work in eight semesters spread over…
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Chanise Anderson stood before a judge in Providence, Rhode Island, trying to get a critical piece of evidence admitted in a breach-of-contract lawsuit. Despite her professional self-assurance and a recent law degree from New England School of Law, she was struggling to lay the proper foundation. Fortunately for Anderson, her client was in no danger of losing a costly court case. After Anderson…, This article originally appeared on the United States Courts homepage .,
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Early on the morning of September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria — a powerful Category 4 storm with 150 m.p.h. winds — made direct landfall on Puerto Rico, bisecting the island and drenching it in feet of rain, killing at least 60 people and causing widespread damage. It was the strongest storm to hit the U.S. territory in 89 years. Today, nearly six months later, approximately 200,000 families and…
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This month the library is highlighting books on gender and sexuality law with a new book display! The last two decades have seen drastic increases in discussion and research on the topics of gender and sexuality in the law. High profile Supreme Court cases, like Lawrence v. Texas , 539 U.S. 558 (2003) and Obergefell v. Hodges , No. 14-556, slip op. (U.S. June 26, 2015), have addressed some key…
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Daniel Lukasik Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Legal Profession, In celebration of National Law Student Mental Health Day, Phi Alpha Delta, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Student Bar Association will host attorney Daniel Lukasik. Mr. Lukasik has been recognized as a one of the “Best Lawyers in America”, a “Superlawyer of New York State.” These accolades did not come solely on his trial advocacy skills, but also in light of the approach he takes to…
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The Women's Law Society will be hosting our Yoga Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Event in Aerobics Room B in the campus Rec Center. RWU Law's very own Krystal Medeiros will be teaching the class. All proceeds will be going to the Gloria Gemma Foundation.
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In celebration of National Law Student Mental Health Day, Phi Alpha Delta, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Student Bar Association will host attorney Daniel Lukasik. Mr. Lukasik has been recognized as a one of the “Best Lawyers in America”, a “Superlawyer of New York State.” These accolades did not come solely on his trial advocacy skills, but also in light of the approach he takes to…
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If there is one universal fact we all know, it is this: law school is hard. This upcoming Wednesday, March 28th, is National Mental Health Day at law schools nationwide. This day of awareness was created to help break the stigma associated with severe depression and anxiety among law students and lawyers. To celebrate National Mental Health Day, Phi Alpha Delta, the Office of the Dean of Students…
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