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 will focus on how state and local governments in coastal New England can overcome legal barriers to climate adaptation.Speakers will discuss 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 will also address some of the…, Ocean State/State of the Ocean: The challenge of sea level rise over the coming century, Agenda. Speaker Biographies. Links to watch the symposium: Part 1: https://youtu.be/URNIKbSFgw0 Part 2: https://youtu.be/YrkUps6pD4A Part 3: https://youtu.be/qnRKO956YzI Part 4: https://youtu.be/LT7D18d-Uao PowerPoint Presentations: Government Action in the Age of Climate Change: Climate Adaptation and Evolving Liability by Elena Mihaly and Deanna Moran Adapting to the Deluge: Legal…
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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 , HERE, Nominations due by November 12 Online Registration 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. REGISTER HERE 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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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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One of the library staff’s favorite holiday pastimes is finding the nexus between law and the holidays. While there are several ways that Thanksgiving is related to law, the one we are choosing to highlight this year is the invention of cranberry sauce. Americans purchase over 5 MILLION gallons of cranberry sauce every holiday season. While this side dish is considered a staple at Thanksgiving,…
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