A funny thing happened on the way to writing this post. When the Legal Beagle came calling for comments on this story, our Associate Law Librarian Lucinda Harrison-Cox saw an opportunity to look at the Clinic LawGuides series from a different point of view. Over the last few weeks, Lucinda spent quality hands-on time reviewing the content and organization of each guide to improve them…, Law Clinic Series: Business Start-Up LawGuide, Law Clinic Series: Criminal Defense LawGuide, Law Clinic Series: Immigration LawGuide, Law Clinic Series: Veterans Disability LawGuide, In addition to the obvious books, journals, and digital resources on related to each clinic’s focus, the guides include specialty databases, organization websites, legal and other blogs, Twitter feeds, and other items available to enhance your research or knowledge of the specific area of law. Some examples include: LexisNexis Courtroom Cast in the, Law Clinic Series: Criminal Defense LawGuide, – providing students with the opportunity to watch and listen to real courtroom video as they prepare for trial and learn from the expert commentary and analysis on how to present a case. ailalink in the, Law Clinic Series: Immigration LawGuide -, providing searchable access to the forms, statutes, regulations, cases, the leading publication in the field – Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook, and more. The Court/Agency Resources section in the, Law Clinic Series: Veterans Disability Appeals LawGuide, - providing links to information on court forms, fees, rules and procedures, and more. Even non-clinic students will find some interesting materials included. You may want to know more about the work of Operation Stand Down Rhode Island with homeless and at-risk veterans, have a use for a Pocket DACA app, or wish to follow the Innocence Project Twitter feed. Check out these guides and if you have…
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T he Moot Court Board organizes and administers the annual intra-scholastic Esther Clark Moot Court Competition. Second-year Moot Court Board members compete in the Esther Clark Competition to maintain their position on the Moot Court Board. The Esther Clark Competition requires advocates to author an appellate brief and compete in a series of arguments against their fellow second-year Moot…
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Diversity is foundational to our work at Roger Williams University School of Law and to the work of the US justice system. One of the ways in which diversity impacts justice is in the diversity of the judiciary. On the topic of diversity in the judiciary, Justice Sonia Sotomayor once stated, “A different perspective can permit you to more fully understand the arguments that are before you and…
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United States Supreme Court Bar Admission RWU Law Alumni Swearing-in Ceremony U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, DC The Roger Williams University School of Law announces its tenth United States Supreme Court Bar Admission alumni swearing-in ceremony. , Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Dean Michael J. Yelnosky will invite the candidates for admission to join them for breakfast the morning of the swearing-in ceremony. The breakfast will be held at 8:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court of the United States. Supreme Court oral arguments will take place after the ceremony. Space is limited to twelve (12) attorney admissions. Alumni must be a member in good standing of the highest court of…, This program is now wait-listed., Once you receive confirmation from the School of Law, you must follow the steps below to complete the application process. The following criteria must be met for admission of U.S. Supreme Court Bar: (1) Be a member in good standing of the highest court of your jurisdiction for a period of at least three years immediately before October 2018. (2) Present a certificate of good standing from that…
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Friday, November 16, 2018, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Roger Williams University School of Law , This symposium focused on how state and local governments in coastal New England can overcome legal barriers to climate adaptation. Speakers discussed the opportunities for state and municipal governments to proactively include adaptation into their planning, such as by incorporating climate risks into local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies. Speakers also addressed some of the…, Ocean State/State of the Ocean: The challenge of sea level rise over the coming century, Links to watch the symposium, Symposium Part 1 Symposium Part 2 Symposium Part 3 Symposium Part 4
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The Law Alumni Association (LAA) continues its tradition of recognizing an alum for outstanding service to the School of Law. Please fill out the fields below to submit your nomination.
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Imagine enjoying a nice, leisurely stroll through a haunted corn maze when all of the sudden Jason pops up with a chainsaw, causing you to take a tumble and hurt your ankle. If one of your first thoughts is whether a breach of duty occurred, then you are definitely thinking like a lawyer! Stop by the Law Library on Halloween to trick or treat yo’ self to some candy and read about some real-life…, The Little Book of Holiday Law, – read about Halloween pranks that went awry., The Judge Who Hated Red Nail Polish & Other Crazy but True Stories of Law & Lawyers, – this book gives a much needed answer to the age old question: would the law protect you from buying a haunted house?, The Law and Harry Potter, – if you still pine for your letter from Hogwarts, take a look at this book where legal academics from around the world look at the depiction of law and legal institutions in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels. If you need a little break from the law, you can also take a short walk to the undergraduate library and check out a classic thriller, maybe one by macabre master Stephen King . Law…, LP1 students:, before you go off to enjoy the Halloween fun, don’t forget that your mandatory Research Review session is on Monday, October 29th at 12:15 p.m. in room 283. Hopefully reviewing legal research doesn’t scare you too much…
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Join fellow RWU Law alumni, faculty, staff and friends for a special evening to celebrate the season. , Law Alumni Association Holiday Reception, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Citizens Plaza Rotunda One Citizens Plaza Providence, Rhode Island Catering by Cafe Nuovo $20 per person, includes one beverage & hors d'oeuvres The Law Alumni Association will present the 4th annual , Alumni Service Award, at the reception. You may nominate alumni for the award online. Nominations due by November 12 Registration deadline November 28 "Toys for Tots" - Please consider bringing an unwrapped new toy for the toy drive. Toys collected will be given to needy children in the community. Questions? Contact the Office of Special Events at events@rwu.edu or 401-254-3166
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Washington D.C. Law Alumni Reception, Join Dean Diana Hassel, alumni, faculty and staff for a networking reception in D.C.!, Monday, February 25, 2019 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Washington Marriott at Metro Center 775 12th Street NW Washington, D.C. $10/ per person (includes hors d'oeuvres & cash bar) All alumni are welcome. Please include requests for any special assistance needed to attend the event. Questions? Please contact Laura Kutsaftis, Office of Special Events at (401) 254-3166
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