Dean Horwitz is the Associate Dean for Experiential Education, overseeing the clinical programs, clinical externships, pro bono programs, and various other forms of experiential learning at the law school. As Director of the Criminal Defense Clinic, Dean Horwitz provides students with the real world opportunities they need to help sharpen their legal skills. In the Criminal Defense Clinic second…, Articles, "The Costs of Abusing Probationary Sentences: Overincarceration and the Erosion of Due Process," 75, Brooklyn Law Review, 753 (2010), ", Police Prosecution in Rhode Island: The Unauthorized Practice of Law,, ", Rhode Island Bar Journa, l, May/June 2006, at 5 (with John R. Grasso) "Mixed Signals and Subtle Cues: Jury Independence and Judicial Appointment of the Jury Foreperson,", , 5, 4 Catholic University Law Review, 829 (2005) "The Right to Counsel in Criminal Cases: The Law and Reality in Rhode Island District Court,", , 9, Roger Williams University Law Review, 409 (2004) "Coercion, Pop-Psychology, and Judicial Moralizing: Some Proposals for Curbing Judicial Abuse of Probation Conditions," 57, Washington and Lee Law Review, 75 (2000) "Taking the Cop Out of Copping a Plea: Eradicating Police Prosecution of Criminal Cases," 40 A, rizona Law Review, 1305 (1998) "Sexual Psychopath Legislation: Is There Anywhere to Go But Backwards?," 57, University of Pittsburgh Law Review, 35 (1995)
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While serving as an associate at Shearman & Sterling in Washington, D.C., Professor Goldstein became one of the first civilian lawyers allowed into the Guantanamo Bay prison, in conjunction with his representation of several families of Kuwaiti detainees. After resistance from the U.S. Government, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case , Rasul v. Bush, . Professor Goldstein’s involvement with the Guantanamo cases included drafting district, appellate and Supreme Court briefs on behalf of the detainees. He continues his work with the detainees through his scholarship at RWU, and is a national expert on the applicability of habeas corpus to the Guantanamo Bay detainees. He has published numerous articles on the topic and penned an Op-ed reprinted…, magna cum laude, )., Books, Real Americans: The Problem of Constitutional Nationalism, (Lawrence, Kansas: University Press of Kansas, 2021), Articles, ", The Klan's Constitution," 9, Alabama Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Law Review, 285 (2018), ", Unfit for the Constitution: Nativism and the Constitution, from the Founding Fathers to Donald Trump," 20, University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law, 489 (2018), ", How the Constitution Became Christian," 68, Hastings Law Journal, 259 (2017), ", The American Liberty League and the Rise of Constitutional Nationalism," 86, Temple Law Review, 287 (2014), ", The Tea Party Movement and the Perils of Popular Originalism," 53, Arizona Law Review, 827 (2011) "Can Popular Constitutionalism Survive the Tea Party Movement?,", , 105, Northwestern University Law Review Colloquy, 288 (2011), ", Equitable Balancing in the Age of Statutes,, ", 96, Virginia Law Review, 485 (2010), ", Aliens in the Garden,, ", 80 , University of Colorado Law Review, 685 (2009), ", Habeas Without Rights,, ", , 2007 , Wisconsin Law Review, 1165, ", Is There a “Religious Question” Doctrine? Judicial Authority to Examine Religious Beliefs and Practices,, ", , 54 , Catholic University Law Review, 487 (2005)
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Kate Vieira is the Director for Admissions. Kate joined the Admissions team at the law school in 2019, and was promoted to Director for Admissions in 2022. She has coordinated panels and spoken at numerous conferences on issues impacting prospective law students for organizations including the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC), Midwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors, Northeast Association of…
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The Office of International Student & Scholar Services collaborates with the Law School to support international law students. This office will help you with immigration paperwork, and assist with your transition to your new community. Please visit the linked pages to review important information for international law students. Most international law students will need an F-1 visa to study in…
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Students currently enrolled in another ABA accredited law school who wish to spend a semester or year at Roger Williams University School of Law should submit a completed application to the Admissions Office well in advance of their anticipated visiting semester(s). All applications for admission as a visiting student must include:, A completed School of Law Application, Apply here for Fall and Spring Semesters Summer Visiting Application - application has closed, Brief supplementary statement setting forth the student's reasons for visiting, Written permission to attend Roger Williams University School of Law from the Dean of the current law school, Letter of Good Standing from the current law school, Certified transcript from the current law school, Personal Statement, The Admissions Committee attaches significant value to statements made in this supplement, which should not exceed three (3) pages and should address: Why do you want to pursue the study of law? What educational, employment, or family experiences would be relevant to your application? What unique factors in your background would enrich the RWU Law classroom experience?, Resume, Submit a resume that outlines your academic and professional experience.
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You are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions if you have any questions at (401) 254-4555 or lawadmissions@rwu.edu . Some of our most frequently asked questions and the answers to those questions are listed below.
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Which type of JD applicant are you?, First Year Applicant, Image of student studying At Roger Williams University School of Law, we seek to enroll a diverse first year JD class from across the United States and the world. With an emphasis on experiential education through our Clinical Guarantee, we welcome applications from prospective students who wish to learn through practice. First Year Applicant Process, Transfer Applicant, Law student using a laptop RWU Law welcomes applications from transfer students. Transfer students are able to take advantage of our Clinical Guarantee as well as utilize both of our campuses in Bristol and Providence. Transfer Applicant Process, What works for you? Part-Time JD Option, While RWU Law does not offer a night program, we do offer students the option to enroll part-time during the day. This option is designed to meet the needs students with family obligations and those who continue to work part-time during their law school enrollment. Four-Year JD Option, Accelerated Graduation Option, Designed for students who want to minimize their time out of the job market while saving an entire semester of living expenses, RWU Law offers an accelerated graduation option. Students choosing this option will still have access to all that an RWU Law degree offers, but graduate a semester earlier. Accelerated Graduation Option, International Applicant, Group of students gathered in circle At RWU Law, we equip you with the foundational knowledge, skills-based training, and real-world experience you need to hit the ground running as soon as possible. International Applicant Process, Visiting Student, Students studying in a pair We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in another ABA accredited law school who wish to spend a semester or year at Roger Williams University School of Law. Visiting Student Visiting Student Application Process Log in to Applicant Status Online
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