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Merriam-Webster dictionary says that “jump start” means to bring fresh or renewed energy to something. That is a great way of thinking about the start (or return) to school! As summer is winding down and the school year is winding up, here are four RWU resources to consider as you jump start your semester: Our study aids guide collection is revamped, updated, and full of helpful resources, both…
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Sometimes when the law librarians mention Boolean searching in legal research classes they get confused and scared looks. If they rephrase it and say terms and connectors searching they get some confused looks, but not as many scared faces. However, you probably have been using elements of Boolean searching your whole life, even if you didn’t realize it at the time. If you put quotes around a…
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Sponsored by the Student Bar Association and the Office of the Dean, the Town Hall meeting is an opportunity for students to ask questions and share input directly with the law school faculty and administration. The agenda will include announcements and updates. We hope that all community members will attend.
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ResearchFest: Because Knowledge IS Power! Although students learn about Lexis and Westlaw in Legal Practice courses, a variety of specialized tools in those systems and other digital resources can make you a more effective law student, researcher, and practitioner. ResearchFest provides an opportunity for students and faculty to discover several research platforms and resources to add to their…
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Type: Faculty & Staff Profile
Type: Faculty & Staff Profile
If you are writing your directed research paper this semester, remember the library. The library has resources for the brainstorming (topic selection) and research phases (topic development) of the writing process. However, some might say the best resource we have for students starting a directed research project is our staff! One of the services that the library provides is individualized…, . , Information on legal research and writing can be found on our page TimeSaver: Legal Research and Writing . Information on topic development and preemption can be found in our LawGuide for Law Review. To schedule a research consultation with a law librarian, contact us via Ask a Librarian , by email to LawLibraryHelp@rwu.edu , or by calling 401-254-4547.
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Please complete the following form if you registered for the June LSAT or if you indicated on your application to Roger Williams University School of Law (RWU Law) that you intend to sit for the June LSAT. By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge and accept the following conditions regarding June LSAT scores:
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We invite you to attend an Info Session on Friday, September 21, 2018 at our scenic coastal main campus in Bristol, Rhode Island! You will have the opportunity to meet with a member of our Admissions staff to discuss the application process and to learn more about what makes RWU Law different from other law schools. You will also take a tour of the law school with a student ambassador and observe…, Please note that this Info Session has reached registration capacity. If you register to attend, your name will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified if a spot opens up.
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