Library Blog

The weekly library blog contains news, research resources, and information about library events. To view archived copies of library newsletters and blogs from 1996 to present, visit Docs@RWU.

Law School Mental Health Day
March 23, 2018
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
Gender & Sexuality Law Book Display
March 9, 2018
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
BNA Health Law Resource Center
March 1, 2018
Interested in learning more about health law? Want to keep up with the latest developments on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other health-related legislation? Through the Law Library, you can
Focus on Library Resources: Corporate Counsel Profiler
February 22, 2018
Research is not only important to your Legal Practice assignments but it is also important for your job search! One research tool available to you through the library is the Corporate Counsel Profiler
Presidential Research and Trivia
February 16, 2018
This upcoming Monday, February 19th is President’s Day! And what’s the best way to spend this holiday? By doing presidential themed trivia, of course! Here are a few questions to get you started: Who
Highlighting Business Research Resources
February 8, 2018
As members of the Roger Williams University community, the students at the law school have access to a trove of business research resources. RWU is home to the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business
Thurgood Marshall Display in the Library
February 1, 2018
When Thurgood Marshall was a kid and acted up in class, his teacher punished him by banishing him from class and forcing him to read the Constitution. (Wow. That backfired!) Thurgood Marshall grew up
Dive in to Study Aids!
January 26, 2018
Study aids can be a wonderful resource to help you understand the concepts taught in class and apply them to practice questions. Using study aids throughout the semester, and not just in the weeks before an exam, can be especially helpful.
Champions for Justice 2018
January 19, 2018
One of the best annual traditions here at RWU Law is Champions for Justice and the Public Interest Law Auction.
Visit from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
January 12, 2018
On Tuesday, January 30 th U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be visiting the RWU School of Law for a “fireside chat” with 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Senior Judge Bruce M. Selya.