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7.1 to 1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Learn from world-class faculty.
100+
Clinic & Externship Placements
Hands-on experience.
95%
MA First-Time Bar Passage Rate (2022)
Emerge career-ready for any field.
95.6%
Employment Rate
Pursue your dream career.
Odette Lienau
Inaugural Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean
Meet the New Dean
Odette Lienau, professor of law and former associate dean for faculty research and intellectual life at Cornell University Law School, is the inaugural Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean, effective January 2023.
Our Faculty
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Facing Down Monopolies
Professor Hiba Hafiz sees antitrust law as a new tool for labor.
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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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A New Scholarship Frontier
Professor Quinn leads innovative quest to create open-source educational resources.
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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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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.”
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BC Law: Impact Blog
Law School Core Classes as Tatte Desserts
Tatte Bakery & Cafe is a Boston staple– with a location less than one mile from the Law School, it’s one of my favorite places to catch up with friends, splurge on a fancy...
March 23, 2023
Food Review: Too Many Burritos
Last month, we launched a spotlight series focused on local foods, because no one should need to search far for good food. We started with a quintessential American staple — b...
March 20, 2023
What’s Law School Really Like? Let Me Tell You.
When I was applying, I brought my wife to Admitted Students’ Day. It was a Big Deal. We both dressed up. She sat with me through the mock class. We had lunch together in the c...
March 16, 2023
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