To graduate from RWU Law, each student must complete the school’s writing requirement “under the direct supervision of a professor or director of an institute” during which the student “must write an individually authored paper that reflects substantial legal research; presents a legal argument that is well-developed, organized, and supported; is at least 5500 words long; and is of sufficient…, directed research paper, , an excellent opportunity to work closely with a supervisor on a topic within the law that is uniquely interesting to you. Once you have a supervisor who has agreed to work with you, you can move on to choosing your topic and focus., Topic selection, is an exciting and work-intensive part of the writing process, and so we are here to remind you of the multitude of resources available to you beyond your supervisory professor. The law librarians are ready and willing to help you identify resources and discuss your research plan. Regardless of where you are in your topic selection process, from having a vague idea to narrowing in on a focused…, digital and print resources, for all stages of the writing process, from topic selection to editing and footnotes. If your learning style is more compatible with face-to-face brainstorming, the library also provides individualized research consultations for students working on a directed research paper which focus on developing research strategies based on your individual needs. To schedule a, research consultation with a law librarian, , contact us via Ask a Librarian , or by email at LawLibraryHelp@rwu.edu . Furthermore, we encourage students to meet with Dr. Justin Kishbaugh , Associate Director of Academic Success & Professor of Writing. (If you are interested in scheduling a writing consultation, he can be reached at jkishbaugh@rwu.edu .), Looking for inspiration, ? Try browsing the Lexis Legal News Hub and Westlaw Today for up-to-date legal news and the cutting-edge issues facing lawyers and legal scholars today. If you want something a bit more off the beaten path, you can peruse Thomson Reuters’s Legally Weird blog, a great source for legal questions presented in emerging and unique areas of the law. Here are, other helpful resources, : Basic information on selecting a topic can be found on our page TimeSaver: Selecting a Topic . Information on legal research and writing can be found on our page TimeSaver: Legal Research and Writing . Information on topic development and preemption can be found in our LawGuide for Law Review . We look forward to working with you!
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As president of the Alliance, RWU Law’s LGBTQ+ student organization, Dalton Maldonado ’22 had the distinction of creating a new holiday of sorts. “Friendsgiving”, as it’s known, is a Thanksgiving feast that provides a place of acceptance and belonging for LGBTQ+ law students who are not able to go home for the holiday—especially those who have been rejected by their families after coming out. “…, - Michelle Choate
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As president of the Alliance, RWU Law’s LGBTQ+ student organization, 3L Dalton Maldonado had the distinction of creating a new holiday of sorts. “Friendsgiving”, as it’s known, is a Thanksgiving feast that provides a place of acceptance and belonging for LGBTQ+ law students who are not able to go home for the holiday—especially those who have been rejected by their families after coming out. “…
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Open Door Speaker Series with Michael A. Voccola, Esq. L'97, Getting in the Mix - A Lawyer’s Role in a Public-Private Mixed Use Real Estate Development, will explain a lead lawyer’s critical multi-task role in the planning and execution of a major mixed-use real estate development. Michael will provide a general overview of multiple topics and definition of key terms, such as: What really is a mixed-use development? What is a public-private partnership and how does it work? What are the benefits to the Client to bring legal counsel in at the…, Michael A. Voccola, Esq., is a RWU Law alum (1997) and is the Associate General Counsel of Procaccianti Companies, Inc. - the second largest privately-owned hotel owner and operator in the United States. This is a hybrid program. Join the Open Door Speaker Series in-person at the RWU Law Bristol Campus, Ten Metacom Avenue, Bristol, Rhode Island. The program will take place in the School of Law, 2nd Floor, Law 283.…, RHODE ISLAND MCLE CREDIT:, This program has been approval for one Rhode Island (1) CLE hour., SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Office of Dean - Law Programs & Initiatives at lawevents@rwu.edu , as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
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