Hometown: Bayside, NY (originally from South Korea)

Why BC Law? BC Law is known for its collaborative and friendly environment, and I wanted to be in a place where I would feel comfortable showing up to class knowing that I was surrounded by good people. I knew that BC Law had a good reputation for employment, and that it also had renowned professors teaching courses I was interested in taking. I also really wanted to experience living in another major city other than New York or DC before I settled down, and Boston seemed like a great choice!

Something I didn't expect: I truly did not expect to make so many amazing friends here. They help keep me accountable and also motivate me to be the best version of myself. In law school, a big part of what keeps you going are the friends you make along the way. BC's collegial environment lends way to incredible bonds that I hope will last beyond law school. 

What do you hope to do after graduation? Ultimately I want to be able to use my legal education to help people who come from similar backgrounds like my mother. Growing up as immigrants, it was hard for her and my late father to find proper legal help due to their language barriers and financial hardship, and watching their struggles with the law inspired me to become a lawyer who could help people like them. I want to equalize the legal field so people from all backgrounds can afford the help they need.

Advice for law school applicants: Trust the process and believe in yourself--you'll end up where you need to end up. You belong in law school because you've worked hard and you deserve to be here!

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Why BC Law? 

Boston is my canvas. Boston is ripe for opportunity. This city is changing right before our eyes, and I want to be part of the brush that paints the future of this city. I would love to continue building upon Boston’s legacy of Black excellence.

Professional opportunities through BC Law?

1L Legal Intern at Fidelity Investments, 1L Legal Intern at NASDAQ, alternative spring break at Disability Rights Louisiana, 2L Summer Associate at Kirkland & Ellis, 3L Legal Extern at The Carlyle Group, BLSA External Vice President (2020-21), Member of NEBLSA and LAHANAS.

How will you apply your education toward the greater good? 

My responsibility is to be a gate opener, not a gatekeeper. I don’t want to just reap the benefits of my foremothers and forefathers. I want to take what I’ve learned from them, pay it forward, and use it. That’s our purpose. Once you attain the knowledge, skills, and opportunities, you shouldn’t hoard it. Let it go so it can do its own work.  

Yang’s profound intelligence and work ethic have been her hallmarks, as well as her heritage. This cuts across all phases of her career, from her stellar private practice, to California state judge, to being named the first female Asian American US Attorney in history.

What was your BC expereince? “There were all these thoughtful discussions about politics, the world, the environment. I really grew up at BC. It was such an instrumental place for me.” 

“Through my family, I was exposed to many aspects of running a business. I found it fascinating at the time and still do. In my practice now, I like diving into my clients’ businesses and seeing what drives them and makes them successful.”

Something you didn’t expect? I went to BC Law thinking I’d go back home and be a trial lawyer, but then I got an opportunity to work on the Ninth Circuit Appellate Program through the school’s Center for Experiential Learning. I realized how rich and diverse the practice of law can really be. 

Why BC Law? Opportunity. BC Law is such a well–established institution, connected to all the top areas of law—big firms, private sector, public sector, judges.

What’s next? I went to Houston to join Susman Godfrey, where I recently made partner and I'm continuing to learn as much as I can about being a good trial lawyer.

Kerry served as the first U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate from 2021 to 2024, and served as the 68th US Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017. He was the Democratic nominee for president of the United States in the 2004 election. He represented Massachusetts for 28 years in the Senate, the last four as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he took a leadership role on key foreign policy and national security issues, among them Afghanistan and Pakistan, nuclear nonproliferation, and global climate change. Kerry chaired the Asia and Middle East subcommittees, where he authored and passed major legislation on international drug trafficking and money laundering, humanitarian aid, and climate change.

Why BC Law? "You can’t study at BC Law and not be forever changed by the difference it makes in your approach to law. You graduate understanding that the law is not just another way of making money; it’s a way you deliver justice and make our society stronger."

Hometown: Boston, MA

Why BC Law? Reputation and location. As a Boston native, I was ready to be back in my hometown and I knew BC Law had a renowned program. I was especially excited about the land and environmental law courses. 

Something you didn’t expect when you got here? I thought it would be difficult returning to school after taking time to work following undergrad. I initially saw law school as a hurdle to get over in order to reach my career goals. To my surprise, I've loved being here. The students, faculty, and opportunities have been incredible.

What do you hope to do when you graduate? I plan to remain in Boston and hope I can make a positive impact on the community that shaped me through my work, pro bono, and mentorship. I know that I will continue learning and growing from the foundation that BC Law has provided me.

Advice for law school applicants? In your application materials, try to tell a story that illustrates both your talent and your humanity. Don't overlook transferable skills you possess that may seem unrelated to law school, they are just as important as your major and test scores. Lastly, keep careful track of the many deadlines for test dates, applications, financial aid, etc. Missing even one can be detrimental.

Hometown: West Hartford, CT 

Why BC Law? Two major reasons I chose BC Law relate to quality and geography. The Princeton Review ranked BC as one of the top ten law schools for its faculty—now in my second semester at the school, I can confirm that the professors here are truly excellent. I have also lived in New England for many years, including Boston for quite a few. BC is an outstanding place to learn the law, and it opens doors to a myriad of stellar opportunities here in the northeast, where I plan to stay. 

Best BC Law experience so far? Late in the fall semester, not many weeks before final exams, I had the fortune of a computer crash that resulted in the loss of a sizable batch of my class notes. I told a few classmates about my predicament, and within very little time, one classmate after another came to me to offer their notes, entirely unrequested. This experience was memorable unto itself, but also well represents the environment here at BC. 

Advice for law school applicants? Sit down and carefully read through a United States Supreme Court decision, perhaps a recent one on an issue of some topical interest to you. In law school, you will be dropped right into reading cases from day one. This exercise may be a good way to confirm that you will enjoy the undertaking, and that you will enjoy the law in general. There is a good chance that you will, especially if you are already thinking about applying. 

Univision is the largest Spanish-language television network in the US. Ray serves as the head corporate lawyer responsible for the legal and governance work necessary to support senior management, the Board of Directors, and its three principal standing Committees: Audit, Compensation, and Finance. Ray is also the head lawyer responsible for matters relating to Business Development, Executive Compensation, and Sourcing & Procurement. As Chief of Staff, Ray assists the Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer in running the department on a daily basis to ensure that efforts are coordinated across all functional areas. 

Why BC Law? "It's a no-brainer. It's a phenominal school with a great alumni network, and you have folks (like me) that are really engaged and will help you along the way."

Hometown: Rochester, MN

Why BC Law? I craved a supportive and encouraging environment where I could fully embrace the academic experience and become the best version of myself. I knew that I would realize my vision at BC Law when I took an impromptu tour one summer and faculty stopped and chatted with me and showed me around. I felt so at ease.

Favorite courses? I find it hard to just choose one because my classes have been so engaging and transformative. I feel like I have a solid legal studies foundation after my first year and can readily pinpoint ways in which I have grown—from reading more efficiently and effectively to sharpening my analytical thinking skills.

Best BC Law experience? I was fortunate to have lunch with Rappaport visiting professor Martin O’Malley, a few other students, and members of the faculty. We discussed the personal and the political, and I walked away with a renewed sense of what public service means to me.

Something you didn’t expect? My professors readily wrote me letters of recommendation for my summer job and fellowship applications. The “open door” policy is not just a theory but reality. The support I have received and the relationships I have forged with faculty are incredibly important to me.

Current Position: Senior Manager, Global Mobility & Immigration, DoorDash

How did BC add to your education? Interacting with the BC community, and attending the numerous events that brought experts in different legal fields and well known U.S. and foreign government representatives, added to my education memorable learning, connections and experiences.

Why BC Law? Boston College is home of an incredible team of scholars, and a very dedicated and highly educated and qualified body of student.