Increasingly, individuals are called upon to understand multiple specialized fields that are inclusive of law and business. Familiarity with business concepts is particularly important for those who seek careers in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property, among others. Drawing on the strengths of the Roger Williams University School of Law as well as the Mario J. Gabelli…, How to Apply, Applicants applying for the Joint JD/MBA degree must be in good standing at the end of their first year of study in the RWU School of Law. Application should be made through the RWU Office of Graduate Admissions. Applications should be submitted sufficiently in advance of the application deadline to assure adequate processing time at both Schools. Student transcripts will be obtained from the…
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BRISTOL, R.I., March 7, 2019, – Roger Williams University will become the only school in Rhode Island offering a joint Juris Doctorate/Master of Business Administration degree. RWU’s School of Law and the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business will collaborate to offer students two valuable degrees that they can complete in four years instead of the usual five years. The joint degree will equip students to compete in the fast-…
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When people talk about impeachment they often do so in a politically charged way. In this post we are presenting non-partisan information about the history of U.S. impeachment for your consideration. Impeachment is often mentioned in the news, on social media, and in conversation. We have collected some basic resources to enable you to be ready with factual information for your next discussion…
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If there is one universal fact we all know, it is this: law school is hard. To help address the everyday needs of the RWU Law community, the law school has a Student Wellness page on the law school website highlighting resources available to students. This page contains information on how to access counseling services on campus; on how to contact the Dean of Students Office; on fitness and…
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Celebrating First Women Lawyers in Rhode Island, Join us at this special event celebrating the first sixty years (1920-1979) of women admitted to the bar in Rhode Island. RWU Law will host a cocktail reception to recognize and honor Rhode Island's First Women jurists. There will be a speaking program to honor their contributions followed by the dedication of a plaque displaying the names of these female pioneers in the law. The reception will…, Thursday, April 11, 2019, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Roger Williams University School of Law 2nd Floor Atrium Open to the public; registration required. Sponsored by: Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Adler Pollock & Sheehan logo
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BRISTOL, R.I., March 10, 2017, – As part of Roger Williams University School of Law’s Alternative Spring Break program, 61 students will provide free legal services to impoverished communities in 17 locations ranging from the Bronx to Haiti. On the program’s first international trip, three RWU law students will offer know-your-rights presentations at the YWCA in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, talking to young women about domestic…
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The RWU Law Stonewall Lecture welcomes Congressman David Cicilline. Please indicate any special assistance needed to attend the event. RSVP | lawevents@rwu.edu
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One thing that divorce law, estate planning law, corporate law, and international law all have in common is taxes. Knowing how to start a tax law research project can be helpful in a number of law school classes and legal specialties. And surprise, it can almost be fun! Here are some recommendations for those interested in starting to improve their tax law research skills:, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, (available on our Digital Resources Page ) is one tax-specific database to check out. For some basic information on how to begin to use this service, use the Help feature which also offers the option for online training., Bloomberg BNA Tax Practice Center, (available through our Digital Resources Page ) is another database to check out. It provides a variety of resources for tax law practitioners. In particular, check out the, Daily Tax Report, in the “News & Journals” section to keep updated on tax current events., Lexis Advance Tax , can be found by signing into Lexis Advance and then choosing Lexis Advance Tax from the black and while tiled icon on the upper left side of the platform. Once you are there, you can change the content by selecting the Practice Area menu. If you have any questions about tax law research, stop by the Reference Desk or email us at lawlibraryhelp@rwu.edu . Don’t worry, researching taxes is way…
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