Have you ever given a stray thought to the subject of judicial robes? In academia, academic robes have a long history . Have you wondered about when judges started wearing them? Have you wondered if it is the same in all states? When did robes become the norm for Rhode Island judges? In the United States, the tradition generally comes from England where the judges wore robes. English judicial…
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All books and course materials are available through the Roger Williams University Bookstore , located on campus in the Lower Commons. You will need your class schedule (available in late-July) to order books. You may contact the bookstore by phone at (401) 254-4592. Roger Williams University Bookstore
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School of Law Commencement , Friday, May 15, 2020 12:30 p.m., Class of 2020 Virtual Commencement, 2020 Commencement Program (Flipbook) 2020 Commencement Program (PDF), Due to the continuing public health emergency, RWU Law has regretfully decided to postpone its in-person Commencement ceremony. An in-person ceremony will be rescheduled for a future date yet to be determined. In the interim, the School of Law will host a virtual commencement ceremony on May 15, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will be hosted on YouTube Premiere ., Plan your Watch Party with classmates, family, and friends!, , COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM: , The commencement program will be made available online before the virtual Commencement begins., LIVE KICKOFF ZOOM:, Join Dean Michael J. Yelnosky for a, LIVE Kickoff Zoom Celebration, before your virtual Commencement – Friday, May 15, 2020 at 12:20 p.m. Zoom details were emailed to graduates., CLASS OF 2020 HASHTAG:, Here is your Commencement hashtag!, Share your Commencement celebration moments, watch party fun, & special festivities! , #RWULaw2020, SNAPCHAT FILTER:, Use the special RWU Law Grad Snapchat filter and tag @RWULaw! RWU Law Snapchat, DIPLOMAS:, The Class of 2020 diplomas will be mailed the week of May 18, 2020. The Office of Student Finance & Records will mail to the address that graduates provided.
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Kate Vieira is the Director for Admissions. Kate joined the Admissions team at the law school in 2019, and was promoted to Director for Admissions in 2022. She has coordinated panels and spoken at numerous conferences on issues impacting prospective law students for organizations including the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC), Midwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors, Northeast Association of…
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A PowerPoint slide may be submitted to request event promotion on RWU Law monitors (first floor atrium and lower level). The PowerPoint slide should be emailed to jrdallaire@rwu.edu . Please submit three business days before you wish your slide to display.
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Mandatory Law Library tours will take place on Thursday, August 15 from 2:30 to 5:00 pm and Wednesday, August 21 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. These 30 minute tours will cover law library services and other information that will help you hit the ground running when you start your classes. Who to ask for research help, where to find study aids, group study rooms, and wireless printing are a few of the…
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Chiara Trabucchi is a nationally recognized expert in financial risk management and the design of financial settlement frameworks tailored for the protection of the public trust. She is an expert in evaluating the financial integrity of business, non-profit and governmental organizations, including financial damages associated with lost profits, property diminution, economic benefit of…
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Professor Montanaro is one of the nation's premier animal welfare attorneys. She served as chair of the American Bar Association TIPS Animal Law Committee. Additionally, she served as the delegate representing Rhode Island and Massachusetts for the annual International Animal Law Summit. She is the author of several published works, including legal scholarship, with publications in law review and…
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