RWU Law is partnering with The Princeton Review Boston to offer prospective students a LSAT Free Practice Test, , under test conditions on Friday, December 14th, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM at RWU Law Experiential Campus, 1 Empire Street, 4th Floor, Providence, RI 02903. Come get a sense of your strengths and weaknesses so you know how to prep for the real LSAT! , Register online, to participate in the LSAT Free Practice Test. Please contact Jolee Vacchi, Assistant Director of Admissions, at jvacchi@rwu.edu or (401) 254-4555 with any questions regarding the event.
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BRISTOL, R.I., Nov. 1, 2018, – The Roger Williams University School of Law on Thursday announced that Collin Bailey and J. Scott Kilpatrick will join the law school’s Board of Directors. “Collin and Scott will no doubt make important contributions to the board because of their exceptional and diverse talents and their commitment to the success of the law school,” RWU School of Law Dean Michael J. Yelnosky said. Bailey is a…
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BRISTOL, R.I., – Tim Baxter is the new chair of the RWU Board of Trustees, the board announced on Monday. Baxter, who served as vice president of the RWU Alumni Association, will be the first alumnus to serve as chair of the Board of Trustees. Baxter, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America , will become the seventh Board of Trustees chair in RWU history, succeeding Richard L. Bready, the…
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Each year we take one day to recognize those men and women who protect our country. One day of recognition for the rights and freedoms we enjoy every day as a result of their service. What we know today as Veterans Day was first observed as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. President Woodrow Wilson’s proclamation contained the language: "To us…
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Successful Legal Strategies and Experiences from Israel, SPEAKERS, Baruch Perl, Esq., Lapidot, Melchior, Abramovich & Co. Tel Aviv, Israel, Miriam A. Ross, Esq., Law Offices of Miriam A. Ross, Avi Nevel, Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) President and CEO, AGENDA, 11:45 AM Lunch 12:00 PM Panel and Q&A 1:00 PM Networking Opportunities, ABOUT, This seminar will discuss some of the key lessons of the Israeli innovation ecosystem and its success, including information on how to: Structure the business venture Prevent and/or mitigate conflict and friction between founders Manage the relationships with investors, employees and others Prevent common mistakes in early stages Identify and protect critical assets (including IP) Lunch will be…, RSVP, | lawevents@rwu.edu
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Law School keeps everyone busy. There never seems to be enough time to do all of the things that you want and need to do. The reading to prepare for class, researching papers, or client matters seems endless. Does anyone even remember the concept of reading for pleasure or intellectual curiosity? Sometimes you need to take a break! For a quick read – try the, New York Times, . The New York Times has something for everyone. Known for its coverage of current events, peruse the “front” page and you can quickly keep up with the latest political news, information on natural and man-made disasters around the world, or social movements. Looking for a little lighter reading or a more focused area of interest? Here are just a few of your options: Business – One can always…, New York Times, . Access to the, New York Times, is provided by the Law Library. Current members of the RWU Law School community may register for an account . Accounts must be renewed annually. If you have any questions about access, please remember to Ask a Librarian!
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BRISTOL, R.I., – The 11th Marine Law Symposium will bring top experts to the Roger Williams University School of Law on Friday, Nov. 16, to address legal strategies for climate adaptation in coastal New England. Co-hosted by the Marine Affairs Institute , Rhode Island Sea Grant and the Georgetown Climate Center, the symposium is part of a yearlong RWU series titled “Ocean State/State of the Ocean: The…
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BRISTOL, R.I., Nov. 15, 2018, – The National Criminal Defense College will hold its Trial Practice Institute at the Roger Williams University School of Law for the first time this summer. A pair of two-week sessions will take place from June 16-29 and July 21-Aug. 3, bringing more than 100 defense attorneys from across the country to the Bristol campus. “We are thrilled to partner with Roger Williams University School of…
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This month the library is highlighting books on coastal resilience with a new book display! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Ocean Service , coastal resilience is defined as “building the ability of a community to "bounce back" after hazardous events such as hurricanes, coastal storms, and flooding – rather than simply reacting to impacts." On November…
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EDGAR is the name of a database which provides public access to corporate information at no cost . EDGAR, which stands for the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, allows researchers to review SEC filings to research public company’s financial information. Domestic public companies file annual reports (called 10-k reports), quarterly reports (called 10-Q reports) and so-…
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