Braxton Medlin ’19 has a history of getting outside his comfort zone. In 2017, the lifelong North Carolina resident took a chance and moved to Rhode Island – a place where he knew no one and had no connections – to attend RWU Law, when the Charlotte School of Law, where he’d begun his studies, closed down. Now that he’s graduated with a pocketful of honors and awards earned during an outstanding…, A Passion for Public Interest, Indeed, it was precisely RWU Law’s public interest credentials that first caught Medlin’s eye. “It all started for me when I did AmeriCorps for two years, in Greensboro, N.C.,” he said. As part of the program , Medlin – then a college senior – worked as a family support specialist at Centro La Comunidad, using his Spanish-language skills to advocate for indigent Latino populations. “ I knew going…, Man of the People, The same gregarious, people-loving quality that helps make Medlin a success in the courtroom also enabled him make a home for himself at Roger Williams. He was an active member of the Black Law Students Association, participated on the school’s Trial Team, and served on the Student Committee for Faculty Hiring. Along the way, his classmates voted him president of the Student Bar Association. “…, better, – because the faculty and the staff and your classmates are going to require you to become the best student that you can be. They are going to help you to grow, to become a really good attorney, and to truly impact the world that you live in.”
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Did you know that Rhode Island was at one time the birthplace of the largest silver manufacturer in the world? The Gorham Manufacturing Company was founded in Providence in 1831 by Jabez Gorham. With Jabez’s retirement, his son, John Gorham succeeded him in 1847 and this would usher in the company’s era of prominence from 1850-1970. In addition to their chief product, silver spoons, Gorham…, Independent Man, that sits atop the Rhode Island State House. The largest collection of Gorham items, now resides at the RISD museum . From now until December 1st, RISD has put many of these items on display in their, Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850-1970, , exhibit. This exhibit is a must see for those curious about the history and beauty of this company and their impact on RI history. Tragically, the legacy of the Gorham Manufacturing Company is not all positive. The Adelaide Avenue facility in Providence’s Reservoir Triangle neighborhood operated for nearly 100 years during a time where there were few restrictions on what materials were allowed…
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Roger Williams University School of Law Proudly Presents, A Special Classroom Dedication, Honoring, Dorothy Russell Crockett Bartleson Rhode Island's First African-American Woman Lawyer, Admitted to the Bar in 1932, Keynote Speaker:, The Honorable O. Rogeriee Thompson, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Special Guest, : Ms. Dianne Bartleson, daughter of Dorothy Russell Crockett Bartleson RSVP | lawevents@rwu.edu, Special Accommodations: , Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the RWU Law Office of Programs & Events, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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For the past two weeks, the National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) has been conducting its annual Trial Practice Institute at Roger Williams University School of Law, and the verdict is in – the session was a resounding success. “We love it here,” said NCDC co-dean Natasha Silas. “From the warm welcome we received from your dean and staff, to the excellent facilities, the delicious food and the…, A Transformative Experience, The Trial Practice Institute is a two-week-long, transformative experience for public, private, military and federal defense attorneys. Participants are challenged to master courtroom skills by attending lectures, performing case exercises with live professional actors, and by watching demonstrations by NCDC’s nationally renowned faculty. “Our goal is to empower passionate and committed defense…, Local Connections, NCDC co-dean Karen Smolar , a Rhode Island resident – she's married to Jeffrey Peckham '06 of the Rhode Island Public Defender's office, himself an NCDC alum – played an instrumental role in bringing the Trial Practice Institute to Rhode Island. A longtime friend and colleague of Allen (as well as RWU Law Professor Andrew Horwitz, and NCDC alumna Laurie Barron, who is director of the law school's…
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Have you ever given a stray thought to the subject of judicial robes? In academia, academic robes have a long history . Have you wondered about when judges started wearing them? Have you wondered if it is the same in all states? When did robes become the norm for Rhode Island judges? In the United States, the tradition generally comes from England where the judges wore robes. English judicial…
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School of Law Commencement , Friday, May 15, 2020 12:30 p.m., Class of 2020 Virtual Commencement, 2020 Commencement Program (Flipbook) 2020 Commencement Program (PDF), Due to the continuing public health emergency, RWU Law has regretfully decided to postpone its in-person Commencement ceremony. An in-person ceremony will be rescheduled for a future date yet to be determined. In the interim, the School of Law will host a virtual commencement ceremony on May 15, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will be hosted on YouTube Premiere ., Plan your Watch Party with classmates, family, and friends!, , COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM: , The commencement program will be made available online before the virtual Commencement begins., LIVE KICKOFF ZOOM:, Join Dean Michael J. Yelnosky for a, LIVE Kickoff Zoom Celebration, before your virtual Commencement – Friday, May 15, 2020 at 12:20 p.m. Zoom details were emailed to graduates., CLASS OF 2020 HASHTAG:, Here is your Commencement hashtag!, Share your Commencement celebration moments, watch party fun, & special festivities! , #RWULaw2020, SNAPCHAT FILTER:, Use the special RWU Law Grad Snapchat filter and tag @RWULaw! RWU Law Snapchat, DIPLOMAS:, The Class of 2020 diplomas will be mailed the week of May 18, 2020. The Office of Student Finance & Records will mail to the address that graduates provided.
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Mandatory Law Library tours will take place on Thursday, August 15 from 2:30 to 5:00 pm and Wednesday, August 21 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. These 30 minute tours will cover law library services and other information that will help you hit the ground running when you start your classes. Who to ask for research help, where to find study aids, group study rooms, and wireless printing are a few of the…
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