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Quick Facts
7.1 to 1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Personal instruction from world-class faculty.
100+
Clinic & Externship Placements
Gain hands-on experience in real-world settings.
95.6%
Employment Rate
Emerge career-ready for any field.
Odette Lienau
Inaugural Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean
Incoming Dean Announced
Boston College has named Odette Lienau, professor of law and former associate dean for faculty research and intellectual life at Cornell University Law School, as the inaugural Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean, effective January 2023.
Our Faculty
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Having Her Sway
Professor Madoff influences a US Senate move to reform donor-advised funds.
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Truth and Consequences
Professor Coquillette pens second volume on Harvard Law history, with some surprising revelations.
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Copyright Subtleties
Professor Yen offers nuanced look into the law.
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Rights Revisited
Professor Young offers novel way to bring parties together.
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'Deportation World'
Professor Kanstroom warns of a rule-of-law and human rights catastrophe.
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Putting Prophetic Rhetoric in Its Place
Professor Kaveny offers prescription for ravaging forces of public discourse.
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Saying Yes to Reins on Net Neutrality
Professor Lyons argues zero-rated plans are good for consumers.
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Crime-Based Deportation Is ‘Absurd’
Professor Hong comes out swinging in a fight to make immigration law more fair.
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A Charitable Sleight of Hand
Professor Madoff launches an effort to fix the wrongs of donor-advised funds.
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Fighting Malfeasance with Pen, Not Sword
When Professor George Brown writes about corruption, even Supreme Court justices listen.
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Making International Tax Laws Just
Professor Diane Ring gives voice to the concerns of emerging nations.
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Hashimoto Investigates Opioid Crisis
Our lawyer-scientist's research shapes national guidelines on overuse.
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Throwing the Book at Federal Regulators
Professor Patricia McCoy's pivotal role in righting the mortgage market.
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Novel Theory Gets Its Day in Court
Professor Kent Greenfield's research has real impact in Hershey case.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
“Lifetime relationships begin at our annual LAHANAS DEI retreat. Incoming LAHANAS students mingle with current students, faculty, staff and alumni, who welcome them to the BC Law community. There's nothing more moving than attending an affinity group event and seeing members of all student affinity groups present, supporting one another, as we celebrate who we are.”
Events
News
BC Law: Impact Blog
6 Ways to Prepare for Your First Year of Law School
If you’re reading this article, you’re likely gearing up for your first year of law school — something that might feel really new, exciting, and possibly terrifying. One year ...
August 09, 2022
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Michael Cassidy
Take a handful of BC Law students and ask them who their favorite professor is—odds are at least one of them will say Professor Cassidy. Don’t get me wrong, we have so many gr...
June 13, 2022
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Dan Farbman
BC Law Impact Editor’s Note: We pride ourselves at Boston College Law School on our unique community that cultivates an incredible student body with a brilliant faculty. This ...
June 02, 2022
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