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Early on the morning of September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria — a powerful Category 4 storm with 150 m.p.h. winds — made direct landfall on Puerto Rico, bisecting the island and drenching it in feet of rain, killing at least 60 people and causing widespread damage. It was the strongest storm to hit the U.S. territory in 89 years. Today, nearly six months later, approximately 200,000 families and…
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This month the library is highlighting books on gender and sexuality law with a new book display! The last two decades have seen drastic increases in discussion and research on the topics of gender and sexuality in the law. High profile Supreme Court cases, like Lawrence v. Texas , 539 U.S. 558 (2003) and Obergefell v. Hodges , No. 14-556, slip op. (U.S. June 26, 2015), have addressed some key…
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Academic Success, Academic Support available with Kathy Thompson Writing Support available with Justin Kishbaugh Bar Support available with Brittany Raposa, Counseling Center, Counseling services are available to law students in the Counseling Center , located on the second floor of the Center for Student Development, which is near Cedar Hall ( campus map ). The Center is open during the academic year from 8:30AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. During winter break and the summer, the Center is open 8:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Before meeting with a…, Dean of Students Office, The Dean of Students Office promotes student success by acting as an advocate and an administrative liaison for students. The Dean of Students office is equipped to provide appropriate resources and guidance for a wide variety of student needs and concerns. The Dean of Students Office is located in the Dean's Suite., Diversity & Outreach, The Office of Diversity & Outreach at RWU Law offers a range of programs and services that assist and support law students, both personally and professionally, including: one-on-one student counseling, support to student affinity groups , and resources to parents attending law school . The Office of Diversity & Outreach is located in the Admissions Suite., Fitness & Recreational Services, Law students are encouraged to utilize the recreational service opportunities offered on campus including use of the Aquatic Center , Fitness Center , Group Exercise classes, and Waterfront activities., Law Library Guide on Stress Management, Mindfulness and Wellness, Law school is stressful. This LawGuide was created to help you manage that stress in serious ways and not-so-serious ways., Spiritual Life, The University’s long-term commitment to support diversity on campus extends to spiritual life, recognizing that religious diversity enriches academic inquiry. To that end, RWU has in residence a University Multifaith Chaplain and affiliated chaplains from the Jewish, Catholic, Protestant and Islamic traditions. This group works to accomplish three crucial goals: access to pastoral care for…
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Daniel Lukasik Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Legal Profession, In celebration of National Law Student Mental Health Day, Phi Alpha Delta, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Student Bar Association will host attorney Daniel Lukasik. Mr. Lukasik has been recognized as a one of the “Best Lawyers in America”, a “Superlawyer of New York State.” These accolades did not come solely on his trial advocacy skills, but also in light of the approach he takes to…
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The Women's Law Society will be hosting our Yoga Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Event in Aerobics Room B in the campus Rec Center. RWU Law's very own Krystal Medeiros will be teaching the class. All proceeds will be going to the Gloria Gemma Foundation.
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In celebration of National Law Student Mental Health Day, Phi Alpha Delta, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Student Bar Association will host attorney Daniel Lukasik. Mr. Lukasik has been recognized as a one of the “Best Lawyers in America”, a “Superlawyer of New York State.” These accolades did not come solely on his trial advocacy skills, but also in light of the approach he takes to…
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If there is one universal fact we all know, it is this: law school is hard. This upcoming Wednesday, March 28th, is National Mental Health Day at law schools nationwide. This day of awareness was created to help break the stigma associated with severe depression and anxiety among law students and lawyers. To celebrate National Mental Health Day, Phi Alpha Delta, the Office of the Dean of Students…
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