The law library is pleased to announce the return of ResearchFest on Wednesday, August 30th from 10am–3pm. Please join us for this digital resource showcase, where our amazing resources beyond Lexis and Westlaw will be on display. You can also plan on a pizza lunch as well as fun giveaways and prizes. Do you want to learn more about our digital study aids? Expert trainers from Aspen, West…
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This program is now waitlist only., The Roger Williams University School of Law announces its Supreme Court of the United States Bar Admission alumni swearing-in ceremony. Dean Gregory W. Bowman will invite the candidates for admission to join them for breakfast the morning of the swearing-in ceremony. The breakfast will be held at 8:00 AM at the Supreme Court of the United States. Supreme Court oral arguments will take place after…
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Drawing upon the experience of faculty from across the country, , Integrating Doctrine and Diversity, is a collection of essays with practical advice, written by faculty for faculty, on specific ways to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into the law school curriculum. Chapters will focus on subjects traditionally taught in the first-year curriculum (Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Property, Torts) and each chapter will also include a short…, How Does Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Pedagogy Fit in Business Issues and Financial Affairs Classes? Leading with DEIB in Wills, Trusts, Estates, Insurance, Contracts, and Taxation Law Classes., 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST - Zoom Webinar Systemic bias occurs not just in criminal law and constitutional law, but all throughout law (and the law school curriculum). This session is for those interested in hearing more about how professors discuss DEIB issues in business issues and financial affairs classes, like Wills, Trusts, Estates, Insurance, Contracts, and Taxation law classes. This session is…, This event is co-sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law, City University of New York School of Law, George Washington University Law School, Berkeley Law, and JURIST., Meet the Panelists, Bridget Crawford, Bridget Crawford , is a University Distinguished Professor at Pace University. Her teaching assignments include courses in Taxation and Wills, Trusts & Estates. Deborah Johnson, Deborah Johnson, is an Associate Professor of Law, University of Maine School of Law. Professor Johnson joined Maine Law’s faculty in July of 2023 and teaches courses in the business law curriculum, including Business Associations and Insurance Law. Johnson joined the law school from North Carolina Central University School of Law where she was a Visiting Assistant Professor and taught, among other courses,…, Keeva Terry, is a Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law. She is an award-winning professor and dedicated public servant. Her teaching and research focus on wealth preservation, wills, trusts, and estates, federal income taxation, nonmarriage, and the law of contracts. Professor Terry has been voted Professor of the Year on numerous occasions and was also the 2021 recipient of the prestigious…, Gigi (Geeta) Tewari , teaches contract and business law at Widener University Delaware Law School through an interdisciplinary lens; she is presently the H. Albert Young Fellow in Constitutional Law. Her legal scholarship centers on narrative justice: incorporating marginalized perspectives into the study and practice of contract and business law, and has appeared in, NYU Journal of Law and Business, ,, Michigan Journal of Race and Law, , and other journals. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University School of the Arts, a law degree from Fordham Law School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University. Tewari’s short stories and poetry have been published in literary magazines such as , Granta, , , Epiphany Magazine, ,, New England Review, , , The Southern Review, , and nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Tewari lives in New York, and is a Margins Fellow with the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. Natasha N. Varyani, Natasha N. Varyani, is an Associate Professor at Roger Williams University School of Law. After receiving her JD and MBA from Suffolk University, Natasha began her career at Ernst & Young in their tax consulting practice. She has worked for medium and large sized law firms providing both transactional and litigation support in the area of tax for large corporate clients. Natasha came to academia from practice…, Meet the Moderator, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, is one of the editors of , Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, . She currently serves as the Director of Special Programs, Academic Affairs at Roger Williams University School of Law and as an adjunct professor. She received a B.A. from Hofstra University, a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. She is a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the…
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The Roger Williams University Law ACS Student Chapter is proud to welcome Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Join us for this timely discussion and Q&A on, Thursday, September 21, 2023, , at 7:00 p.m. with Senator Whitehouse, which will be led by our very own State Representative Brandon Potter. Reception to follow. To attend this event, please register here . Sheldon Whitehouse has earned a reputation in the Senate as a fierce advocate for progressive values and a thoughtful legislator capable of reaching across the aisle to achieve bipartisan solutions. Representing the…
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So, it’s time to write your directed research paper. You may be wondering how to get started. First thing first. You must select a topic. There are considerations to keep in mind as you go about your search for a paper topic. It’s always a good idea to search for a topic that is of interest to you. The directed research paper will represent a large investment of your time. If you ultimately…, For legal news, , 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. For, other helpful resources, , see some our library guides: TimeSaver: Selecting a Topic (basic information on selecting a topic) TimeSaver: Legal Research & Writing (information on legal research & writing) LawGuide for Law Review (information on topic development and preemption) Regardless of where you are in your topic selection and research process, meeting with a research librarian is an invaluable step to…
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The law school admissions process is an arduous one that can often cause a great deal of anxiety. Contributing to that anxiety is the large amount of incorrect information surrounding the process, information that often comes from misinformed sources. To combat misinformation and guide students towards accurate information, RWU Law has been at the forefront of an initiative designed to demystify…, Misinformed and Misguided, The majority of incorrect information that potential applicants are exposed to is found online. Sites like Reddit have threads dedicated to the law school admissions process that applicants find helpful because it is information from their peers, which they often see as more honest or unbiased than advice from institutional sources. While this can sometimes be the case, such information can…
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Roger Williams University School of Law presents:, How has Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) inspired me? Essay/Art Contest, Deadline Extended: Thursday, February 15, 2024, SUBMISSION LINK, Categories:, 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 uploaded. JPEG format…, 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), 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), Instructions for All Categories:, The essay/artwork title should be at the top of page one. Submissions may be uploaded and submitted via the link on this page. Artwork may be scanned. Mailed entries will not be considered. Submissions must include student’s name, grade, school, title of artwork or essay, and parent or guardian name & contact information. Single Student Submissions only. Artwork and essays submitted are…, Prizes:, One winning submission will be selected from each category. Elementary School (Grades K-5): $100 and one copy of, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark, by Debbie Levy Middle School (Grades 6-8): $200 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): $300 and one copy of, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik All winning submissions will be featured on the Roger Williams University School of Law website and announced at the annual Women in Law Leadership Lecture to be held in the Spring of 2024. Winning submissions will need to present a W-9 to claim their prizes. Winners consent to submit a quality photograph of themselves to be used in print and social media., Eligibility:, Students* in grades K-12 and attending school in Rhode Island are eligible to participate. The contest is open to private, public, and home-schooled students. Middle School participants in Grade 5 may select to submit in the Middle School (Grade 6-8) Category and submit an essay. Judges will conduct reviews by category. *Students who are the children of current Roger Williams University and…, Judging:, Judging will be conducted by members of the Women’s Law Society of Roger Williams University School of Law. Entries will be reviewed by grade level., Deadline:, Thursday, February 15, 2024 by 5:00 PM EST. Teacher Resources: RBG Curriculum Resources Color Poster 8.5 x 11" Black & White Poster 8.5 x 11" Meet the 2023 Winners: 2023 VIDEO - RWU LAW RBG ESSAY/ART WINNERS Questions may be directed to RBGessay@rwu.edu
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Alexandra graduated from Penn State University in 2023 where she obtained a degree in Global and International Studies with a focus in human rights and social justice. While studying at Penn State, she worked in various research positions where she studied international trade politics and social justice activism throughout history. Her passion for exploring new places drove her to move to the New…
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In September 2023, Lauren Lopes joined the Business Affairs Office. Before her time at the Law School, she worked in the software industry, collaborating with non-profit associations. She's a proud graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a degree in Management. Outside of work, Lauren loves soaking up quality time with her family and hitting the water for some sailing adventures.
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