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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Our Office Hours We are always available by phone or email, but members of our staff will also be in-person throughout the week. Our Staff Michael Donnelly-Boylen Associate Dean for Enrollment & Strategic Initiatives 401-254-4555 mdonnelly-boylen@rwu.edu Kate Vieira Director of Admissions 401-254-4511 kvieira@rwu.edu Thomas Castillo Assistant Director of Admissions 401-254-4520 tcastillo@rwu…, How do I request a copy of my application? , Please email our Admissions Coordinator, Wendy Clifford, with any questions or requests about your application. , Who do I speak with about Character & Fitness questions?, After September 1, all Character & Fitness questions should be directed to the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. In order to scheduled an appointment with Dean Brown, please email Heather Green at hgreen@rwu.edu . , How do I become a Student Admissions Counselor? , Please email our Assistant Director of Admissions, Thomas Castillo, for information about the Student Admissions Counselor program. , Where can I learn more about financial aid options?, Please visit the Financial Aid Office, at this page ., Where can I learn about RWU Law's commitment to diversity in admissions?, You can start exploring here .
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Congratulations to the Class of 2022 on completing your work here at RWU Law. Your class spent most of its time studying and learning during a global pandemic and still you have reached this milestone. We look forward to celebrating with you ! It is important for you to take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and think about what you have just finished. Your 1L year, widely considered the…
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For many, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Americans often take advantage of the three-day weekend to take short vacations, visit with family and friends, or have barbeques. Officially, it is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor the members of the U.S. military who died while serving. Memorial Day’s origins began three years after the Civil War. Local…
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No matter what you’re doing this summer the Law Library has your back!, Got a summer job?, Great! Need access to the legal research databases you’ve come to know and love like Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and Westlaw? Fortunately, they all offer summer access to current students! To get the details about permissible uses of these databases, visit our summer access page . In addition, other databases will be available to current students this summer. Find all RWU Law licensed databases in…, Graduating?, Will you soon be saying goodbye to law school? Now you can take your good friends, Bloomberg Law, Lexis Advance, and Westlaw Edge with you wherever you happen to go. We have obtained extended access for these legal research tools for our recent grads. Visit our website for more information about post-graduate access to these databases. The Law Library also permits alumni to check out library…, Questions about Legal Research?, Do you remember the 10 minute rule? The 10 minute rule still applies while you’re taking summer classes or working on summer jobs and externships or even after you graduate. The 10 Minute Rule is, if you cannot figure out how to do some legal research that you need to do within 10 minutes, contact a law librarian and ask for some help. Writing to lawlibraryhelp@rwu.edu will send a message to…
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