We invite you to attend an Info Session on Monday, November 19, 2018 at our scenic coastal main campus in Bristol, Rhode Island! You will have the opportunity to meet with a member of our Admissions staff to discuss the application process and to learn more about what makes RWU Law different from other law schools. You will also take a tour of the law school with a student ambassador and observe…, Please note that this Info Session has a registration cap, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Entering its 25th anniversary year, Roger Williams University School of Law has become an integral part of the Rhode Island and regional legal profession and the community at large. In each upcoming issue of the RWU Law e-newsletter this year, we will examine a different aspect of the school’s evolution over that period in the areas of (1) diversity, (2) experiential learning, (3) public…, Changing Realities, As Johnson explains, these demographic shifts within the law school reflect changing realities in American life and society. “These are not just numbers,” she says. “These changes in and to our student body reflect the society our students and alumni serve. They also reflect the extension of opportunities to students who previously may not have had such opportunities. And they reflect victories…, The Road Ahead, Indeed, much has been accomplished, but plenty of work remains to be done. “We can, should and absolutely must celebrate our increased diversity,” Johnson says. “But we must increasingly focus on issues of inclusion and continue our fight for equity – to ensure that all those who enter our doors feel welcomed and included as members of our community, and that all have fair and equal access to…,
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The bad news is that “ it’s commonly understood that sitting for prolonged periods comes with a host of negative health effects .” However, the good news is that there are many alternatives to sitting all day while you study! One option is to study while rocking out in a rocking chair. (Don’t forget we have several outside on the ground floor of the law school!) Rocking in a chair not only burns…, sic, ] the Rocking Chair Therapy Research, the motion of rocking can satisfy the needs of kinesthetic learners by allowing them to stay alert and process information.” Not only can you rock it out, but you can also take walking breaks while studying. One study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests, “that five little walk breaks during the day made test subjects feel less…
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Dean Logan The , Logan Family Opportunity Scholarship, was endowed by the family of David A. Logan, who was Dean of RWU Law 2003-14, and who was a member of the faculty 2014-23. Since Dean Logan’s retirement, dozens of RWU Law alumni and supporters of the school in the bench and bar have also contributed to the fund. The scholarship goes to a nontraditional student who has financial need and displays civic-mindedness, with a preference for first-…
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Study Aids at the Library! As mid-terms are quickly approaching, many of you may be in search of study aids. Fear not! The Law Library has a plethora of study aids options., E-Study Aids, The Law Library has two digital study aids collections available for you to use both on and off campus: the, RWU Law Digital Library , and, West Academic Online Study Aids, . The, RWU Law Digital Library, provides access to a variety of titles from LexisNexis, including: eBooks: Understanding Series, Questions & Answers, Law Students Guides, Legal Research Guides, Mastering Series, and Skills & Values Series., West Academic Online Study Aids, provides access to both eBook and audio study aid content including: eBooks: Nutshells, Concise Hornbooks, Acing Series, Black Letter Series, Law Stories Series, Short & Happy Guides, Turning Point Series, and many more! Audio: Sum & Substance and Law School Legends. Want to know the coolest part? All study aids from the, RWU Law Digital Library, and, West Academic Online Study Aids, are available for unlimited use! These resources are available by selecting RWU Law Digital Library – LexisNexis or West Academic from the Law Library’s list of digital resources. Please check the library’s orientation tour brochure or contact a librarian for the code to access the, RWU Law Digital Library, . For off-campus access to the, West Academic Online Study Aids, and to save notes/highlights, register on campus using the "Create an Account" option at the top of the opening page., CALI, In addition to the study aids, the Law Library offers free access to several CALI (The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction) tools. CALI tools, authored by expert law professors and law librarians, help enhance your study of legal concepts and legal research. CALI Lessons consist of over 1000 interactive lessons in over 40 legal subject areas. Lessons are accessible via mobile devices…, Lexis Courtroom Cast, The Law Library also offers free unlimited access to the LexisNexis Courtroom Cast Audio CaseFiles and Video Training Library. You can use these to hone your trial and appellate advocacy skills by watching civil litigation or trial advocacy video clips. You can also download the audio of case excerpts from casebooks in MP3 format. Be sure to use your law school email address when signing up for…, KIC Study System, The KIC book scanner, located within the Law Library's Print/Scan/Copy Center, allows the library’s patrons to scan books or documents. Pretty cool, huh? Well, it gets ever better. The KIC book scanner was recently updated to include the new KIC Study System ! Now you can scan a document and send it to the free KIC My Docs app on your smartphone or tablet, listen to the materials you scanned, and…, Study Aids LawGuides, Find all of the information listed above and much more in the Law Library’s Study Aids LawGuides ! These guides are organized by class subject, including guides for all 1L classes and many of the 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 Sum & Substance Audio series & LexisNexis…
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The Law School along with the Law Library opened its doors 25 years ago this past August. One hundred and eighty-five brave souls began their study of the law in a new building still being organized. Faculty, staff, and administrators started in newly created positions. So began the life and history of the Law School in 1993. In the Library, a loyal and dedicated band of student workers…
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Please complete the following information and attach an image of your valid drivers' license or state issued ID containing your full name and address. Applications are normally processed Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm by full-time library staff who will issue your borrower card. Borrower cards will be available at the library circulation desk.
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Please c omplete the form below to request RWU Law Alumni access to the, HeinOnline Law Journal Library, . Requests are normally processed Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm by full-time library staff. Please watch for an invitation to join the Bridges, Law Alumni Access to Digital Resources, site.
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The Honorable Bruce M. Selya Appellate Courtroom has been the site of many exciting events over the past 25 years, prominently including a “Fireside Chat” with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg earlier this year. Another noteworthy visit took place on Tuesday when a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit sat and heard arguments on four cases before an…
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On October 15, join us for a screening of the movie, Tre Maison Dasan, ., Tre Maison Dasan, is an intimate portrait of three boys growing up, each with a parent in prison. Directly told through the child’s perspective, the film is an exploration of relationships and separation, masculinity, and coming of age in America when a parent is behind bars. This event will provide a forum to discuss issues raised by parental incarceration and the collateral effects of prison on families and…
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