Calling all RWU Law Alumni! Please join Dean Gregory W. Bowman and the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors. Rhode Island Convention Center First Floor West Lobby One Sabin Street Providence, Rhode Island 7:45 AM – 9:15 AM Hot Buffet Breakfast Register Here! The event is complimentary. Registration required. 2024 RWU Law Alumni Association Breakfast & Annual Meeting, Special Accommodations, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact the RWU Law Events, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. lawevents@rwu.edu
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I have been the catalog librarian for 30 years at the School of Law. Over the years, my responsibilities have changed to reflect changes in staff and types of material available to library users. When I first started as the cataloging assistant and then as the catalog librarian, it mainly involved traditional materials, like print, microform, audio, or video materials. Over time, that began to…, Editor’s Note:, Kathleen’s excellent curation of our archives collection means that she will find it if it exists in the collection!] Because the library documents the life of the law school in all its forms and endeavors to collect all Rhode Island legal titles, I spend time creating original cataloging records for these materials. These include YouTube videos of law school events and Rhode Island CLE titles.…
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Dr. Safie Sagna recently completed her doctoral degree at the University of Rhode Island (URI). While at URI, she held various positions with most of her work focused on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) efforts. As the JEDI coordinator for the office of Community, Equity, and Diversity, she worked closely with students, faculty, and staff to educate the community on various JEDI…
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As several of my colleagues have already mentioned, no two weeks in the library are exactly the same. Facing a new set of challenges each day keeps us on our toes and makes for an interesting time. Here are a few highlights from my work life over the last week, Anyone Need a Teacher?, By far, my favorite experience last week was guest lecturing in the Advanced Legal Research course. Course participants, after watching a video that I previously recorded on international and foreign legal research, allowed me to help guide them through an in-class workshop. We explored many of the different resources and databases used to conduct research in these areas. I very much enjoyed…, What’s the Latest and Greatest in Legal Research?, I took some time this week to keep current on legal research tools. I attended a vLex training. For those of you unfamiliar with that platform, vLex is a large legal database with coverage of all states and seventeen countries (translations included). The demonstration focused on upgrades to the platform’s AI assistant. We don’t subscribe to vLex, but it doesn’t hurt to keep informed about…, Any Questions?, The most routine aspect of my week is research questions. We are here to serve students and faculty so answering questions is one of the most important aspects of our job. As Lindsay Koso mentioned in last week’s blog post, we constantly monitor email and chat for questions and share shifts at the reference desk. We’re able to answer most of the questions we receive pretty quickly. However, I…, What’s a Week Without a Little Chaos?, At some point last week, the operating system for our catalog went down. If you missed it—good! I think we caught it pretty quickly in the library. One of my responsibilities is to manage our information systems and technologies and keep them up to date. Fortunately, the system Help Desk came through for me, and the issue was repaired within a couple of hours. I’m grateful that the problem…
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Roger Williams University School of Law has been ranked No. 11 in the nation for the percentage of graduates pursuing careers in public interest law, according to, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools 2025 rankings, , , part of Best Law Schools. This national recognition highlights the law school’s deep-rooted commitment to social justice and experiential education. In 2024 alone, RWU Law students contributed more than 56,000 hours through Public Interest Clinics, Public Interest Externships, and Pro Bono work – tangible evidence of the school’s mission in action. “Our focus has always been on preparing…
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Dr. Gregory P. Noone, Ph.D., J.D., is the Executive Director, and a Senior Peace Fellow, for the Public International Law and Policy Group. PILPG is a global pro bono law firm and was nominated for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Noone has conducted atrocity crimes investigations, justice system assessments, as well as Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law training in over 60 countries…
Type: Faculty & Staff Profile
Last November, 3L Samuel Filiaggi, a dual degree JD and MMA student, enjoyed a Friendsgiving dinner at a table of peers and faculty at an event co-sponsored by the RWU Law LGBT+Alliance and the Mental Health Club. It was a lot of fun and the food was delicious but that isn’t what really stood out to him. Filiaggi, the Alliance's treasurer, a transgender man, said, "I knew that for some people…
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Final exams, graduation, summer jobs, externships, and bar exams are just around the corner. Below you will find information to help you during these stressful and hectic times as well as helpful reminders. Take a pause and consider this:, Seek Nature., There are flowers to smell and sunshine to absorb. You may think you don’t have time for flowers and sunshine. You need them more now than ever. “ Spending time in nature can help relieve stress and anxiety, improve your mood, and boost feelings of happiness and wellbeing. ” A little time enjoying the benefits of nature, sunshine, fresh air, and flowers, is time well spent. , Take a Relaxing Walk., Check out the law library’s guide on Stress Management, Mindfulness and Wellness . The section on Reflective Spaces at RWU includes some images of lovely locations on campus to absorb nature. The campus has nice views and relaxing walks just right for a beautiful spring day. If you are not on campus, a walk around your block, a neighborhood park, or even just your yard can be a pleasant and…, Breathe Deep, . Deep breathing is a good way to lower stress in the body., Exercise, . Beyond practicing deep abdominal breathing, there are other ways you can let go of some stress and anxiety this finals season. One way is through exercise ., Address your Basic Needs., Remember to listen to your body. Being focused on your studies may lead to not fulfilling your basic needs. Use the HALT method to address your needs; it stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. These four states can affect your mood and behavior, ultimately damaging your work. , Talk to Someone., If you need someone to talk to during exam times, or any other time, please contact the RWU Counseling Center., In the Library:, To help ease exam period tension, the library will again show live streams of cute baby animals in our main computer classroom during reading days and finals. Whether you prefer snuggly puppies, mewling kittens, polar bears, or coral reefs, we have got you covered! Please stop by the main computer classroom; you’ll ooh and ahh over our furry friends. If you are planning on booking study rooms ,…, Summer Access and Graduate Access:, Returning students will have summer access to licensed digital resources, including Westlaw and Lexis. Students can use these resources for summer coursework, research assistant assignments, Moot Court and Law Review research, non-profit work, clinical work, and externships sponsored by the school. For workplace-related research, students should check with their employer. Some employers prefer…
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Our office offers comprehensive services designed to facilitate your transition from law school. From personalized career counseling to on-campus interview programs and mock interviews, we will assist you with all phases of your job search and professional development.
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