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In the Immigration Court, students will argue bond motions for detained clients, conduct direct examination of witnesses, raise evidentiary objections and argue points of law. In preparation for hearings, students research and write motions and memoranda of law, gather documents in support of applications for relief from removal, interview witnesses, draft affidavits and research human rights…
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Alumni-led immigration law firm educates and advocates for clients, , 2012 was an important year in immigration law, as the Obama administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program opened a new category of legal status for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. under the age of 18, so-called “Dreamers.” Hundreds of thousands of Dreamers applied for the DACA program after it began accepting applicants in August of that year. 2012 also…, tienda, (shop) next door to his rental space. “In that little store they owned, the family was there and I would be talking to them, and just sitting back and drinking Cokes and eating peanuts and talking about different things,” Love recalls. Thanks in part to the uptick in immigration-related work from DACA applicants, the firm quickly grew from those humble beginnings. In September of 2024, another…, “People have rights”, As it was in 2012, the Love Law Firm is in the midst of another hectic time. In addition to their caseloads, Love and Armstrong are busy with public education efforts like giving “know your rights” presentations. According to Love, misinformation on social media and even from lawyers can push people toward spending on questionable legal filings. “Immigration law itself hasn't changed. Only…, A practice with heart, Armstrong and Love connected on LinkedIn shortly after she moved to her native Alabama from Massachusetts, where she was an immigration attorney for Catholic Social Services. She was “really excited when I saw not only is there [an RWU Law] alum in Alabama, but he's doing the same type of work that I want to do. … I was kind of nervous about going from the nonprofit world to the private practice…
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Law students personally handle all stages of criminal litigation in the Criminal Defense Clinic, beginning with interviewing the client and including investigating the case, counseling the client, negotiating with the prosecution, and ultimately, if the case proceeds that far, trying the case. Some clinic students will also be assigned to appellate and post-conviction work. The majority of the…
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For questions about financial aid, please contact:, Kathryn Politano, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Counselor for Law Students with Last Name A-K kpolitano@rwu.edu 401-254-4641 or, Tina Bacon, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Counselor for Law Students with Last Name L-Z tbacon@rwu.edu 401-254-3652
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Join fellow RWU Law Alumni, Washington, DC Semester-In-Practice law students, and meet Dean Gregory W. Bowman for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in Washington, DC! Supreme Court of the United States Reception & Cash Bar Busboys and Poets Davis Room 450 K St. NW Washington, District of Columbia Kindly RSVP by March 18 Register Here
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Our Virtual Office Hours, We are available during the following times: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bristol and Providence Financial Aid Offices will not be scheduling in-person appointments until cautionary measures are no longer required. Our counselors will continue to work with families via email and over the phone. We thank you for your patience and understanding. Our goal is to continue to provide you with the best quality service even during these…, Our Staff, Kathryn Politano, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Counselor for Law Students with Last Name A-K, kpolitano@rwu.edu (401) 254-4641 Tina Bacon, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Counselor for Law Students with Last Name L-Z, tbacon@rwu.edu (401) 254-3652, About Us, RWU Law believes that every qualified person should have access to a legal education regardless of financial status. The Financial Aid Office provides information about and access to a variety of funding sources to supplement each student’s available funds. Major sources of funds include the Federal Government, private loan providers, and private foundations. Financial aid is available for…
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Students earn the degrees in 3 ½ years through sharing of selected credits. Joint degree students enhance their legal education with additional courses at URI on economic, social science, international, and policy considerations, positioning them well to holistically address today’s complex maritime, ocean and coastal legal issues. Graduates of the joint degree program are employed in a variety…, Please note that the application deadline for law students to URI's graduate school is JANUARY 15, NOT the date indicated on the graduate school's website., For additional information on the joint degree program with URI visit our joint degree programs pages.
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Roger Williams University School of Law presents:, How has Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) inspired me? Essay/Art Contest, RWU Law RBG Contest 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. No clipart. 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.…, 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…, 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 2026. 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.…, RBG Curriculum Resources, Meet the 2025 Winners, Questions may be directed to RBGessay@rwu.edu
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After ten years in sales in the automotive industry, Brandon Potter ‘25 decided it was time for a change. Wanting to make an impact on his local community, the Cranston native decided to run for State Representative for the people of District 16. First elected in 2020, Potter is now in his third term representing the Garden City, Eden Park, and Stadium neighborhoods in his hometown. “There was a…
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