Our homes are the solid ground upon which we build our lives – safe, secure, healthy spaces where we can eat, sleep, and spend time with our families; bases from which we travel to work or school; conducive, reliable environments in which we can thrive and grow. Yet for many Rhode Islanders, this basic resource remains persistently out of reach. It’s a crisis that students at Roger Williams…, An Eviction Crisis, While many advocacy groups assist tenants in public housing and Section 8 housing, no parallel resources exist for those in the private rental market. The Tenant Stabilization Project is an effort to change that dynamic. “Our review of the docket at the 6th District Court [in Providence] revealed that more than 400 evictions are filed every month in that court alone,” Wood notes. “With no other…, ‘Absolutely Inspired’, By working together, RWU Law, the Center for Justice, HousingWorks and Harvard’s Access to Justice Lab “hope to make some pretty powerful policy arguments about how these types of cases should be handled in the future,” Wood said. Laurie Barron, director of RWU Law’s Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education, says the initiative is also a perfect fit for the school’s social…, The Rhode Island Tenant Stabilization Project program is made possible through a gift from Hassenfeld Family Initiatives LLC, which established the Hassenfeld Projects – an intensive, three-year initiative to expand and enhance innovative work in experiential education. The grant builds on RWU’s growing cadre of experiential programs that prepare students to meet the demands of today’s employers…
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The week of April 8-14 is National Library Week ! National Library Week is the one week a year that we stop and appreciate all things library-related. Here at the RWU Law Library we will be taking time out to express gratitude to our dedicated student library workers, our amazing full-time library staff, and our awesome patrons. Thank you all! To celebrate National Library Week 2018, the RWU…
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There are many outside scholarships for which you might be eligible; here is just a sampling. Visit the new , AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank, . Search over 800 scholarships and writing competitions all in one place. You may also want to register at one of the free online scholarship search sites such as: Fastweb Scholarships.com RI Foundation Sallie Mae
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RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Announcement, All graduates of Roger Williams University (RWU) School of Law are encouraged to apply for a position on the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors. , Nominations open March 4, 2024, Learn more about the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors and/or submit an application: , RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Nominations | RWU Law, Recent Alumni added to the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, Serving a three-year term of office, July 1, 2021- June 30, 2024: Brett Beaubien '16 John Dorsey '10 Peter Eraca '12 Kelsey Peck '19 Crystal Peralta '20 Eligible directors to serve on the executive committee must have served at least one year on the LAA BOD., LAA BOD Listing, For questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at lawalumni@rwu.edu Thank you!
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Now in his tenth year as executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island – local chapter of the national government reform advocacy organization – John Marion has discovered that RWU Law’s Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is enhancing his performance in new and often unexpected ways. “It’s exactly the sort of thing that I needed, given what I do for a living,” he says. As Common Cause’s…, enough, of a legal education so that I can better understand both the law and the type of thinking that goes into it.” "The MSL program has helped to inform the debate for me. ... Suffice it to say, there have been a lot of ‘a-ha!’ moments!” The MSL’s big advantage for Marion is its practicality and flexibility, which allow him to hone in on the areas of law he actually uses on a daily basis. “J.D.…, what, specific First Amendment concerns does it raise? Can the bill be tailored in a way that deals with those concerns?’ Knowing the background elucidates the meaning. Suffice it to say, there have been a lot of ‘a-ha!’ moments.” And, practicing lawyer or not, even those procedural courses have shed valuable light on Marion’s work. “I read a ton of statutes,” he says. “I deal with the Ethics Code and…, Citizens United, all the time. So when I took Civil Procedure last semester – and it really provided me with a road map through the legal process, which can be opaque to those who haven’t any legal education. All of a sudden, I understood the posture of the parties in a way that I really couldn’t before.” It’s an advantage that has caught the attention of Marion’s professional colleagues. “I’ve recommended the…
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RWU Law is pleased to introduce the two latest additions to its faculty, both of whom will be joining the school as associate professors in July., Associate Professor Tara I. Allen, will be teaching Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence. She joins us from the Federal Public Defenders Office for the District of Rhode Island, where she has served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender since 2012, representing indigent defendants in federal criminal proceedings of all kinds. She has also worked in Federal Public Defender Offices in the Western District of…, Associate Professor, Christopher J. Ryan, Jr.,, will teach Property, Wills and Trusts, and Statistics for Lawyers. He joins us from an American Bar Foundation Fellowship, where he conducted research on the job market for law school graduates. He is also in a Ph.D. program in Policy Studies at Vanderbilt University, and his dissertation focuses as well on the economics of attending law school. Professor Ryan served as a law clerk to Judge…, Please join us in welcoming Professor Allen and Professor Ryan to our community!
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When lifelong Iowan Monique Kuester suddenly found herself starting over in New England – her husband had relocated the family to Rhode Island for his work – she decided it was time to “freshen up” her own rather impressive résumé. And for her, RWU Law’s Master of Studies in Law seemed like the perfect vehicle with which to achieve that goal. “My hope was to bolster what I could bring to the…, Feeling at Home, From the moment Kuester first arrived at RWU Law’s seaside campus one late spring day and sat in on a Torts class, she knew she’d found a home. “I thought, ‘This is really good!’” she laughs. “I guess I’d always had the law school bug, but I had never pursued it. I took another path – it just never happened for me. So I looked into the MSL program a bit further, and thought – well, my husband’s…, this, level – I mean, it’s a, law, school! Not the sort of place where you’d think you could get invited to the Dean’s home for a cookout, and have them know you by name when you arrive. Or when you’re having health issues, and another professor stops in to check on you and make sure you’re doing okay. It’s just an amazing institution. I’m almost sad to be finishing the program!” The most public sign of her satisfaction is right…
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On Thursday, April 26, 2018 we will recognize Professor Bruce I. Kogan's remarkable contributions to the law school and the Rhode Island legal community by dedicating the, Professor Bruce I. Kogan Clinic Conference Room, , followed by a reception including members of the judiciary, elected officials, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. Please RSVP by April 23 to the Office of Programs & Events at lawevents@rwu.edu; 401.254.4659 All gifts in honor of Professor Kogan's retirement will be used to help us recognize his remarkable contributions. To make a gift, visit https://give.evertrue.com/rwu/kogan .
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Good news: the semester is almost over and summer is just around the corner! Bad news: that means it is exam time. The end of the semester is always filled with studying and outlining and stress. The Law Library has several suggestions for ways to cope with the end of the semester crunch time:, Use the Library’s Study Resources, : The Law Library’s staff has prepared study aids guides to the major study aids in the library’s collection. These guides are organized by class subject, including guides for all 1L classes and many of the 2L and 3L classes. In these guides you will find links to the Law Library’s popular print and eBook study aids; audio and visual resources (such as the Sum & Substance Audio series &…, Reserve a Study Room, : There are twelve small rooms which can be used for study and/or audio/video review. Three of the rooms are equipped for audio/visual use. Use of these rooms is governed by a room reservation policy which covers advance reservations, room renewals, cancellations, and consequences of the misuse of rooms. More information about reserving a study room can be found on the Library’s website ., Find a Reflective Space on Campus, : RWU has many areas (indoor and outdoor) which can be used as a study space or a study break space for quiet reflection. Before you venture outside your comfort zone, you can take a virtual tour of these places., Take an Exercise Break, : The RWU Campus Recreation Center offers exercise equipment and a variety of group exercise classes to engage your body. Exercise, including walking, sports, and other fun physical activities, can help you maintain a healthy mind body balance. You can ever rent a kayak or paddleboard if you want to spend some time exercising outside., Check out our, Stress Management, Mindfulness and Wellness LawGuide : The library’s guide for Stress Management, Mindfulness and Wellness provides information and links to help you manage stress in serious ways and not-so-serious ways. Breathe deeply, think positive thoughts, and good luck on exams!
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