Law 401 legal issues decoded a podcast from RWU Law

Law 401 Podcast

The Law 401 podcast breaks down the legal issues shaping our communities. From housing and healthcare to public safety, politics, and infrastructure, each episode explores how the law impacts everyday life in the Ocean State—and what you need to know.

What is the Law 401 podcast?

Law 401 is a Rhode Island–based podcast produced by the state’s only law school, Roger Williams University School of Law. 

Law 401 breaks down the legal issues shaping our communities. 

Whether you’re a concerned citizen, community advocate, or just curious about the legal forces shaping your world, Law 401 makes complex legal topics accessible, engaging, and relevant.

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Your Law 401 Podcast Hosts

Law 401 podcast hosts Nicole Dyszlewski and Michael Donnelly-Boylen lead the conversation on modern-day legal issues affecting the citizens of Rhode Island.

Nicole Dyszlewski

Nicole Dyszlewski

Professor and Assistant Dean for Curricular Innovation at RWU Law

Michael Donnelly-Boylen

Michael Donnelly-Boylen

Associate Dean of Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives at RWU Law

Nicole and Michael, along with expert guests, bring insight, curiosity, legal lens, and real-world relevance to every conversation. Each episode features Rhode Island voices—from legal experts to local leaders—offering perspective on the legal challenges and opportunities facing the state.

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Contact the Law 401 Podcast

law401podcast@rwu.edu

Support the Law 401 Podcast

The Law 401 podcast is made possible with generous support from the Hassenfeld Family Foundation.

Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed on the Law 401 podcast are those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Hassenfeld Family Foundation nor Roger Williams University School of Law.

Close Course Type Descriptions

Course Types

We have classified RWU Law classes under the following headers. One of the following course types will be attached to each course which will allow students to narrow down their search while looking for classes.

Core Course

Students in the first and second year are required to take classes covering the following aspects of the law—contracts, torts, property, criminal law, civil procedure, and constitutional law, evidence, and professional responsibility.  Along with these aspects, the core curriculum will develop legal reasoning skills.

Elective

After finishing the core curriculum the remaining coursework toward the degree is completed through upper level elective courses.  Students can choose courses that peak their interests or courses that go along with the track they are following.

Seminar

Seminars are classes where teachers and small groups of students focus on a specific topic and the students complete a substantial research paper.

Clinics/Externships

Inhouse Clinics and Clinical Externships legal education is law school training in which students participate in client representation under the supervision of a practicing attorney or law professor.  RWU Law's Clinical Programs offer unique and effective learning opportunities and the opportunity for practical experience while still in law school.