Law 401
Hosted by Nicole and Michael and MDB · Roger Williams University School of Law
4.3from 35 ratings
- 46
- Episodes
- 12
- Transcribed
- 35
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About Law 401
Law 401 is a podcast from Roger Williams University School of Law that unpacks timely and relevant legal topics impacting Rhode Islanders. Hosts Nicole Dyszlewski and Michael Donnelly-Boylen guide listeners through these complex issues with insightful, jargon-free conversations—and a bit of fun—making the law more accessible, one episode at a time. RWU Law is the only law school in Rhode Island. Facebook: @law401 LinkedIn, TikTok, X: @law401podcast 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. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and may not apply to individual situations; listeners are encouraged to consult their own legal counsel before acting on any information discussed.
- Publisher
- Roger Williams University School of Law
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 18 Jun 2025
- Latest episode
- 6 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
12 of 46 episodes have a transcript.
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
11 to 1 Holdout: The Lindsay Clancy Mistrial & Jury Rules Explained
29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Dolly Parton vs. Polly Darton: When Legal Parody Hits Trademark Limits
22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Rhode Island Shoreline Access: Who Has the Right to the Shore?
Inside a recent episode
11 to 1 Holdout: The Lindsay Clancy Mistrial & Jury Rules Explained
Published 6 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] But typically, jurors are selected through a process called voir dire, which means to kind of speak the truth, but colloquially called jury selection, where an entire panel of people come into a room, right? And they're just called for jury duty like you or I would be. And then the... Court asks them questions, court or attorneys ask them questions, and they ask a lot of different questions really designed to get to whether they can be a fair or impartial juror on this particular case. That's the standard. And when they ask those questions, they're going to hit home on the most specific question. topics that the trial will have or will have to deal with. […]
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- Shannon Heery
- Luke Blackadar
- Kate McCarthy
- Tim White
- Bekah Berger
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.4 / 5
- 27 ratings
- Spotify
- 3.9 / 5
- 8 ratings
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Who hosts Law 401?
Nicole and Michael and MDB host the show. Published by Roger Williams University School of Law.
How often do new episodes come out?
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Does Law 401 take guests?
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