Applicants admitted to the RWU Law Class of 2022 are invited to attend Accepted Students Day on Friday, April 5th!, The day will begin at 10:00 AM at our main campus in Bristol, Rhode Island (optional Diversity Breakfast will be at 9:15 AM). Throughout the course of the day you will have the opportunity to take a mock class, ask questions at a student life panel and alumni panel, learn about our experiential education offerings and clinical guarantee, and meet members of the RWU Law community including our…, Register Today!, Questions regarding this event should be directed to the Office of Admissions at admissions@rwu.edu or (401) 254-4555
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Applicants admitted to the RWU Law Class of 2022 are invited to attend Accepted Students Day on Friday, April 26th!, The day will begin at 10:00 AM at our main campus in Bristol, Rhode Island (optional Diversity Breakfast will be at 9:15 AM). Throughout the course of the day you will have the opportunity to take a mock class, ask questions at a student life panel and alumni panel, learn about our experiential education offerings and clinical guarantee, and meet members of the RWU Law community including our…, Register Today!, Questions regarding this event should be directed to the Office of Admissions at admissions@rwu.edu or (401) 254-4555
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Bristol Campus – Tent on Athletic Field Guests should use the North Campus Entrance. GPS Address: 10 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI Frequently asked questions.
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Marine Affairs Achievement Award, The Marine Affairs Achievement Award was instituted in 2006 and is given annually to a graduating student who has been exemplary in the study and advancement of marine policy and law. Recipients 2006 Lance M. Young 2007 Jennifer A. Mehaffey 2008 Nicholas A. Battista 2009 Gwendolyn M. Hancock 2010 Kathleen M. Haber 2011 Jacqueline S. Rolleri 2012 Catherine B. Kramer, Sarah M. Parker 2013…, William J. Coffey Excellence in Maritime Writing Prize, This prize is given in memory of William J. Coffey, a nationally renowned maritime law expert and adjunct professor of the School of Law, as well as former Interim Director of the Institute and Vice Chair of the Institute's Advisory Board. The prize is awarded annually to recognize exceptional law student writing on a topic in admiralty and maritime law. Recipients 2013 Christopher J. McNally,…, Providence., Propeller Club Scholarship, The Propeller Club of the United States - Port of Narragansett Bay institutes an annual Education Fund based on proceeds from its golf tournament awarded to a student(s) enrolled in an accredited program with a concentration in Maritime, Ports, Logistic Management or a Merchant Marine License Certificate. Recipients 2008 Brian P.R. Eisenhower 2009 Jacqueline S. Rolleri 2010 Nicholas Obolensky…
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The Institute’s Advisory Board serves to provide the Institute Director advice and guidance to ensure the Institute’s programs are providing top-quality educational opportunities for the next generation of ocean and coastal leaders, our programs are relevant and responsive to the needs of the professional community, and our outreach and fundraising capacity is supported., Tracey M. Dalton, Professor and Director Rhode Island Sea Grant University of Rhode Island, Michael J. Daly, Esq., Partner, Pierce Atwood LLP RWU School of Law/University of Rhode Island - J.D./M.M.A. '02, Dennis H. Esposito, Esq., Director, Environmental and Land Use Externship, RWU School of Law Principal, aarons-esposito Adjunct Professor, RWU School of Law, Robert E. Falvey, Esq., Vice Chair, Vice President, Falvey Cargo Underwriting Adjunct Professor, RWU School of Law RWU School of Law ‘98, Jonathan M. Gutoff, Professor of Law RWU School of Law, Tricia K. Jedele, Atlantic Coast Offshore Wind Policy Manager The Nature Conservancy, Justin Kishbaugh, Writing Professor of Law Associate Director of Academic Success RWU School of Law, Dennis W. Nixon, Professor Emeritus Dept. of Marine Affairs University of Rhode Island, Jesse Reiblich, Professor Dept. of Marine Affairs University of Rhode Island, Jackie Rolleri, Deputy Chief, Ocean and Coasts Sections Office of the General Counsel National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RWU School of Law/University of Rhode Island - J.D./M.M.A. ’11 , Wendy A. Waller, Atty., Chair, Staff Attorney, Partridge, Snow & Hahn LLP RWU School of Law/University of Rhode Island - J.D./M.M.A. ’02
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News information is ubiquitous in 2019—whether you use Facebook, news apps, Twitter, news websites, radio, TV, friends, or a combination of all of the above. In fact, there are statistics on news watching preferences that indicate the way you get your current events information may be different depending on your age. While this is unsurprising, it is surprising that TV continues to be the most…, The New York Times, and as small as South Dakota’s, Yankton Press, . Another way to get news, especially legal news, is by signing up for a current awareness service through Lexis, Westlaw, or Bloomberg Law. Information can be found on the library’s website on how to sign up to get news delivered to your inbox! Still further, a great way to get your news delivered is through an app. There are several great news delivery apps, but one you should definitely check…
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Accepted Honors students in the incoming RWU Law Class of 2023 are invited to join us on Thursday evening, March 19th at 5:30 PM at DeWolf Tavern , located on Bristol's historic waterfront. Meet other Honors students, network with professors and administrators, and learn what the RWU Law Honors Program and community can offer for your success.
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Let the celebration of 2019’s Black History Month begin! The website African-American History Month offers an amazing wealth of resources to celebrate, commemorate, and honor this month. It is a collaboration between several US government entities and features an array of resources including audio and video to watch and listen throughout and beyond the month. Here at the RWU Law Library, we are…
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Black’s Law Dictionary, defines a treaty as “an agreement formally signed, ratified, or adhered to between two countries or sovereigns; an international agreement concluded between two or more states in written form and governed by international law.” Treaty research can be a bit puzzling, but don’t fret! The Library has access to a plethora of resources that can help you research treaties. To start, you can check out…, International & Foreign Research LawGuide, . This guide has a page dedicated to treaty sources, including both free and subscription sites you can access through the library as a student, such as HeinOnline’s, U.S. Treaties and Agreements Library, and, World Treaty Library, . The, U.S. Treaties and Agreements Library, contains all U.S. treaties, including those currently in-force, expired, or not-yet officially published and, according to HeinOnline, “is the world's largest and most complete online collection of U.S. treaties and agreements.” HeinOnline recently introduced their, World Treaty Library, which contains treaties from a variety of sources including the League of Nations, United States, and United Nations. If you don’t think treaties are cool, maybe Jimmy Fallon can change your mind. If you need any research help, take some advice from Hermione Granger : “when in doubt, go to the library.” The librarians love to research and would be happy to help you along your research journey.…
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Bristol, R.I., Feb. 13, 2019 –, The Roger Williams University Board of Trustees on Wednesday announced that Ioannis (Yannis) Miaoulis, who transformed the Museum of Science, Boston into an institution of national and international prominence, will become RWU’s new president, beginning in August. RWU Law Dean Michael J. Yelnosky is enthusiastic about the choice. “I was impressed with and excited about the array of professional…
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