Our last Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series program of the 2022-2023 academic year will be a one-on-one discussion with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. Leaning into social justice topics and teaching diversity skills throughout the law school curriculum can cause disruption, trauma, and discomfort inside and outside the classroom, even when done with care and intention. In this…, Meet the Speaker, Erwin Chemerinksy Erwin Chemerinsky became the 13th Dean of Berkeley Law on July 1, 2017, when he joined the faculty as the Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law. Prior to assuming this position, from 2008-2017, he was the founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law, and Raymond Pryke Professor of First Amendment Law, at University of California, Irvine School of Law. Before that…, Worse than Nothing: The Dangerous Fallacy of, , Originalism, (2022) and , Presumed Guilty: How the Supreme Court Empowered the Police and Subverted Civil Rights, (2021). He also is the author of more than 200 law review articles. He is a contributing writer for the Opinion section of the Los Angeles Times, and writes regular columns for the Sacramento Bee, the ABA Journal and the Daily Journal, and frequent op-eds in newspapers across the country. He frequently argues appellate cases, including in the United States Supreme Court. In 2016, he was named…, 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 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 RWU 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 Rhode Island State Bar. Her areas…, About the Series, 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…, Special Accommodations, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact the Office of the Dean - Programs & Initiatives, 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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Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need-based program in which earnings are intended to assist a student with school related expenses. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted annually to be considered for Federal Work-Study in the upcoming academic year. The FAFSA must be submitted before the RWU deadline, and the student must demonstrate financial need, in order to be…, , General Information, Law students are not permitted to work outside of the School of Law Law students will earn a rate of $13.00 per hour The maximum work-study award is $2,500 per academic year Law students may earn up to the maximum of their work award, but are not obligated to earn the full amount of the award The amount earned is dependent on the number of hours worked and the hourly pay rate The maximum number…, School of Law Work-Study Jobs, Law Library Student Assistant
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Rhode Island Convention Center First Floor West Lobby One Sabin Street Providence, Rhode Island 7:45 AM – 9:15 AM Hot Buffet Breakfast Please join Dean Gregory W. Bowman and the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors to hear the latest law alumni happenings. The RWU Law Alumni Association Breakfast is held in conjunction with the Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting. The event is…, Registration, Kindly register by Monday, May 29 RWU Law Alumni Association, 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 Office of the Dean - Programs & Initiatives, 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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Benefits, Law Review membership provides the unique opportunity for law students to work on a student-run law journal. All work published in the Law Review is selected and edited by its student members. Additionally, all Law Review members are required to compose original works of legal scholarship, some of which are selected for publication in the Law Review. Thus, membership provides the distinctive…, Eligibility Requirements, Students in good academic standing are qualified to participate in the Law Review writing competition upon completion of twenty-nine academic credits, generally at the end of their first academic year. All students who participate in the writing competition are considered for Law Review membership., Selection Criteria, Selection decisions are based equally on (1) performance in the writing competition and (2) grade point average. There are no automatic invitations based on grades. Therefore, all students interested in Law Review membership must participate in the writing competition., Writing Competition, The annual writing competition is administered immediately following the Spring final examination period. The competition usually calls for participants to write a law review-type article based on provided materials. All materials necessary to complete the assignment are supplied; no additional research is required or allowed. Writing competition submissions are anonymous and collaboration is not…, Continued Membership Requirements, All members are expected to complete assignments in a timely manner and fulfill responsibilities described in the bylaws. Staff member responsibilities include (1) producing a Note or Comment of publishable quality, (2) Bluebooking and editing articles selected for publication, (3) producing a Rhode Island Survey of publishable quality, and (4) Bluebooking and editing a Rhode Island Survey.
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Summer is almost upon us. While the Legal Beagle would like to focus on sun, sand, and surf; we know there’s still a lot of work to do. For graduating students, you still have access to our databases and study guides as you prepare for the bar. You will be able to use all of the library resources until the last day of July. As a reminder for those hot summer days, the library is air-conditioned…
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Moving Beyond the Box & Re-considering the Criminal History Question on Law School Admission Applications, 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…, Moving Beyond the Box & Re-considering the Criminal History Question on Law School Admission Applications, 3:00 - 4:30 PM EST - Zoom Webinar At least two law schools in the United States no longer ask prospective students about any criminal history or justice involvement in their law school admissions applications. Is this a safety issue? Is this a diversity issue? This 90-minute session will feature speakers from a range of law school administrative offices discussing the utility, wisdom, and…, 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, Carmia Caesar, Carmia N. Caesar, is the Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at George Washington University Law School. Carmia Caesar joined GW Law in 2021 as the inaugural Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Associate Dean Caesar brings extensive experience in programming, counseling, and experiential learning having served as the Director of Externships and Experiential…, Gayla Jacobson, is the Executive Director of Admissions at CUNY School of Law. She has been at the law school since 2010 and thinks she has the best job in the world: Connecting change-makers with the tools to reimagine the legal system. Prior to coming to CUNY Law, she worked at both University of California College of Law, San Francisco, and Southwestern Law school in Los Angeles. She earned her Bachelor of…, Lorraine Lalli, is Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations at Roger Williams University School of Law where she works with senior university and law school administration to support law students in their academic, professional and personal goals. She is a member of the School of Law’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Lorraine is a, magna cum laude, graduate of Spelman College, and Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to the state bars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and practiced with Brown Rudnick, LLP in Boston before returning to her alma mater as the inaugural Director of Diversity & Outreach. In this role, Dean Lalli energized existing programs designed to improve the academic experience and success of…, Marc Ramirez, is a public defender in the Bronx. For the last six years he’s represented people accused of all levels of offenses in the Bronx. He advocates for his clients at every level of their criminal case from arraignment through resolution. He earned his J.D. from the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, with a concentration in Social Justice, Equality & Civil Rights. …, Kristin Theis-Álvarez, is the dean of admissions and financial aid at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. She graduated with high honors from UC Berkeley, earning her BA in rhetoric and Native American studies. She went on to earn her JD from Stanford University Law School. From 2006 to 2007, Theis-Álvarez worked as coordinator for the Building Young Minds Scholarship Program for Habitat for…, 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 RWU 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 Rhode Island State Bar. Her areas…
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Lorraine Lalli is Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations at Roger Williams University School of Law, where she works with senior university and law school administration to support law students in their academic, professional and personal goals. She is a member of the School of Law’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Lorraine is a, magna cum laude, graduate of Spelman College, and Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to the state bars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and practiced with Brown Rudnick, LLP in Boston before returning to her alma mater as the inaugural Director of Diversity & Outreach. In this role, Dean Lalli energized existing programs designed to improve the academic experience and success of…
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The PBC Racial Justice Challenge, Join The Challenge!, Logo for PBC Racial Justice Housing Law Challenge, Roger Williams University School of Law’s Pro Bono Collaborative provides pro bono legal service using a three-way partnership model involving law firms and individual attorneys, law students, and community organizations. This year, in addition to continuing our pro bono work in the community, we are launching an education and awareness campaign around racial justice issues with a focus on…, What is the Challenge?, (1) From February 1, 2023 until May 31, 2023, select one challenge from each of the categories below: read something, watch something, and do something. It's that easy! (2) Let us know you're up for the challenge: Join The Challenge Challenge participants will be recognized on RWU Law’s website and through our social media channels. Law firms and community organizations will be provided with a…
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