On September 10, 2019, RWU Law dedicated a classroom to Dorothy R. Crockett, a Black woman from Providence who became, in 1932, the 7th woman ever admitted to the Rhode Island Bar. The dedication ceremony featured a powerful keynote by 1st the Honorable Ojetta Rogeriee Thompson of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (who this July became an RWU Law Board member), as well as remarks from…
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In April 2019, RWU Law honored the first 176 women to join the state’s bar, in an event that drew an overflow crowd celebrating the massive strides made since those early days – while recognizing the work still to be done. A plaque, prominently mounted in the law school’s second-floor Atrium, includes a listing of all known First Women “and others unknown,” which was painstakingly compiled by RWU…, “Roger Williams University School of Law honors the pioneering First Women of the Rhode Island Bar (1920 to 1979). Their efforts helped establish the rightful place of women in the legal profession and a foundation upon which a more fully inclusive legal profession can be built.”, The plaque was officially unveiled by Judith E. Hodge, who was admitted to the bar in 1965. Hodge was the earliest bar admittee (23rd of 176) of the First Women attending the event. “It’s been obvious from the start [of the project] that this issue has resonated with many, many people,” Professor Emily Sack noted in her introduction to the ceremony. “This is truly a powerful moment for our legal…
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To support this year's virtual Roger Williams University Law Review Symposium,, An Uncomfortable Truth: Indigenous Communities and Law in New England, , the law library has created this guide showcasing books and online resources on this topic. The guide features content in the law library’s collection and beyond, with special attention given to resources written and edited by the symposium speakers. Register here for the law review symposium, presented in collaboration with the RWU Law American Indian Law Student Association (AILSA). This…
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Did you know that there are audiobooks available to help with law school? Both the Wolters Kluwer Online Study Aids Library and West Academic Online Study Aids have audiobooks available to help you. The law library also has several audiobooks on CD., Wolters Kluwer Online Study Aids Library, Here you can find the In Other Words Audio series. This series consists of twenty-two titles. Topics covered include 1L courses, UCC, international law, tax law, and many others. To access the audio-books available through this platform, go to https://ebooks.aspenlaw.com/bookshelf then select the Audio tab to see what they have available., West Academic Online Study Aids, The West Academic platform has several audio series available. This includes several audio versions of the popular Short & Happy Guide series, High Court Case Summaries, Law School Legends, Office Hours, and Sum and Substance Audio. Their collection includes 82 titles covering the most common law school topics. This platform also has an audio app available through the Apple app store and…, Law Library, The Law Library also has several audiobooks on CD which you can check out. To see if the Law Library has an audiobook on the topic you need, search the library catalog for that topic and then set the format filter for Audio. This will also give you listings for items available online. Using audiobooks can help you learn while you multitask with less intense things such as cooking, working out, or…
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Roger Williams University School of Law, Rhode Island’s only law school, is once again inviting Ocean State students from grades K through 12 to submit essays and drawings on how they have been inspired by the legacy of late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court of the United States, who passed away in September 2020. The winning entries will receive cash and book awards and…, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, , as well as being featured on the law school’s website. All entries must be received by Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). Children of current employees or students of Roger Williams University and Roger Williams University School of Law are not eligible to participate. Children of alumni are eligible. “Justice Ginsburg cared about equality for all people,” noted RWU Law Professor…, Elementary School (Grades K-5), Create an original piece of artwork that symbolizes “How has RBG inspired me?” Artwork may not be traced or copied. Only original works will be accepted. Give your artwork a title. Place title at the top of your page. Use materials that you have. i.e., pencil, crayons, watercolor, and markers. Paper size: 8 ½ x 11”. Artwork submissions may be photographed or scanned and then emailed. JPEG format…, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark, by Debbie Levy., Middle School (Grades 6-8), Create an original essay on “How has RBG inspired me”? The essay title should be at the top of page one. Limited to one page, double spaced (about 250 words) PRIZE: $175 and one copy of, Notorious RBG Young Readers' Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik., High School (Grades 9-12), Create an original essay on How has RBG inspired me? The essay title should be at the top of page one. Limited to two pages, double spaced (about 500 words) PRIZE: $225 and one copy of, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik., Instructions for All Categories, The essay/artwork title should be at the top of page one. Submission must include student’s name, grade, school, title of artwork or essay, and parent or guardian name & contact information. Mailed entries will not be considered. Submit Your Entry Here Entries will be reviewed by grade level, and one winning submission will be selected from each category. Mailed entries will not be considered…
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