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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
Building Bridges: A Letter from the BLSA
As Co-Presidents of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), we understand the importance of balance. While Black people make up 13.4% of the American population, Black lawy...
September 29, 2022
1L of a Class
I’m in East Wing 115, the very first room I sat in as a brand-new BC Law student. It’s the room that looks so much like a Greek amphitheater and feels like one, too, whe...
September 26, 2022
Legal Movie Review: The Paper Chase
Since I started my law school application process over two years ago, my dad has been telling me to watch The Paper Chase. I’m now a 2L with (slightly) more free time, so I th...
September 22, 2022
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