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>>Compare the old and new structures

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>>Board of Overseers Members

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Spotlight: Curriculum Reform

BC Law has made some major changes to its curriculum, from adding criminal law for 1Ls to course compression. We talk to Judy McMorrow, Chair of the Educational Policy Committee, about what's happening and what's to come.

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State of the School

Dean Garvey draws a standing-room only crowd at his annual address.

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A Surprise Encounter

Two alumni meet in the courtroom of a small Georgia town.

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News from the Law School

U.S. Attorney General to Address 2008 Graduates

Michael Mukasey will be the speaker at this year's Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 23.

Francis Bacon Books Added to the Collection

Professor Coquillette has completed an ambitious two-part gift of rare books to the Boston College Law Library.

Garvey Assumes AALS Presidency

Dean John Garvey became the 106th president of the Association of American Law Schools on January 6.

LRAP Continues Record Pace

The Loan Repayment Assistance Program is set to award over $260,000 this year to 65 graduates.

Patric Verrone, J.D. '84 Spotlight

The BC Law alumnus, President of the Writer's Guild of America West, is highlighted on the website

Mock Trial Finals Held November 13

This year's competition went to the team of Brian Lipkin and Roscoe Mutz

BC Law Wins Negotiation Competition Regionals

The first-year team of Martha Kashickey and Benjamin Krohmal won the ABA Competition, hosted this year at Suffolk Law School.

Studying Affirmative Action's Effects

John Garvey talks to Chronicle of Higher Education about the value of research in discussions about the future of affirmative action policies.