Welcome to Boston College’s Office of the General Counsel.

The Office of the General Counsel educates and advises Boston College leadership, faculty, and staff about the laws and regulations that apply to the University. In furtherance of Boston College’s mission, we strive to provide timely, informed, and thoughtful advice to help prevent legal problems and address them when they occur. We facilitate transactions, advise on policies and procedures, and oversee the University’s compliance program.   

This website is intended to provide helpful information and resources to the University community. Please refer to the Services page and the FAQs page on this website for more information about our services and about commonly-encountered issues.  

The information on this website is presented for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute and should not be construed as legal advice.