Food trucks have quickly become an integral part of the American culinary landscape, moving from being just a delicious late-night food option to a summertime essential. The state of Rhode Island is no exception, having spent the majority of the winter indoors, we love to get outside during the summer to explore our beaches, parks, and cities. Food trucks are not just a recent fascination, the…
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This summer the Legal Beagle has been trying and writing about different types of quintessential Rhode Island foods. This week’s Rhode Island staple being discussed is a pizza strip. Sometimes called a party pizza, a bakery pizza, or a tomato pie, these tasty treats are often found at barbeques, parties, and bakeries all over the Ocean State. For those of you who have not tried our regional…
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Merriam-Webster dictionary says that “jump start” means to bring fresh or renewed energy to something. That is a great way of thinking about the start (or return) to school! As summer is winding down and the school year is winding up, here are four RWU resources to consider as you jump start your semester: Our study aids guide collection is revamped, updated, and full of helpful resources, both…
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Sometimes when the law librarians mention Boolean searching in legal research classes they get confused and scared looks. If they rephrase it and say terms and connectors searching they get some confused looks, but not as many scared faces. However, you probably have been using elements of Boolean searching your whole life, even if you didn’t realize it at the time. If you put quotes around a…
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The RWU Law Library staff e xtends 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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Sponsored by the Student Bar Association and the Office of the Dean, the Town Hall meeting is an opportunity for students to ask questions and share input directly with the law school faculty and administration. The agenda will include announcements and updates. We hope that all community members will attend.
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ResearchFest: Because Knowledge IS Power! Although students learn about Lexis and Westlaw in Legal Practice courses, a variety of specialized tools in those systems and other digital resources can make you a more effective law student, researcher, and practitioner. ResearchFest provides an opportunity for students and faculty to discover several research platforms and resources to add to their…
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Collin Geiselman is the Public Defender for the Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender (OPD). Prior to being appointed Public Defender, Mr. Geiselman served as Chief of the Trial Division for the OPD from 2018-2023. He is also a former two-term President of the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (RIACDL) and currently serves on its Executive Committee. He is a 2002…
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Type: Faculty & Staff Profile
