Boston College Law

BC Law's annual Catharine Wells Memorial Lecture in Jurisprudence brought Professor Guy-Uriel Charles to campus to discuss one of the most enduring questions in American political life: Who belongs to the American polity and who has the authority to rule? lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/03/facing…

Running can be great for a law student's mental health--until a serious accident happens. Learn how Dave Sainte-Luce ended up on crutches, and what he learned from it: bclawimpact.org/2026/03/19/sev…

Law school works a lot like sourdough, writes Rebecca Carcieri. Why? Read her latest post to find out! bclawimpact.org/2026/03/18/cin…

MA has a $360 million proposal for prison renovations at women’s correctional facility MCI-Framingham. A BC Law Civil Rights Clinic co-authored report reveals incarcerated women's opposition to the plan, calling it a waste of taxpayer money. lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/03/rehab-…

There are some weird laws on the books in Massachusetts. Joe Monti shares six, from stoplights to gorillas in cars--but which are actually true? Find out: #more-14253" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bclawimpact.org/2026/03/16/fro…

Are the ultra wealthy paying their fair share of taxes? Prof Ray Madoff says not even close. Her new book "The Second Estate" is featured in The New York Times column 'It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time.' nytimes.com/2026/03/15/bus…

BC Law is saddened by the passing of Drinan Professor Emeritus George Brown, an influential scholar, teacher, and admired legal authority. lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/03/a-para…

Founders Professor Mary Sarah Bilder is a featured guest on Legal Talk Network's Lawyer2Lawyer podcast, celebrating Women's History Month and discussing her book 'Female Genius.' legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawye…

Mass Lawyers Weekly highlights BC Law's Federal Court Clinic and its work with pro se litigants--one of the only clinics of its kind in the country. More than 100 clients have contacted the clinic since its launch last fall. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/03/13/bos…

Day one of ‘The Rule of Law and the Common Good’ conference is about to begin in beautiful Gasson Hall! Looking forward to hearing from our distinguished speakers. More about the conference: eventbrite.com/e/the-rule-of-…

BC Giving Day is an opportunity to honor the BC Law community, and we have a challenge on the line! We are a few donors away from reaching 100 to support the Law School Fund, and unlock $25,000 from Daniel O’Connor '96. Give today: give.bc.edu/bc-giving-day-…

Students, alumni, faculty, and friends—today we come together to strengthen the mission and community we believe in. When we reach 100 donors, we unlock another $25,000 for the BC Law School Fund. No matter the amount, your participation matters. give.bc.edu/bc-giving-day-…

It’s Giving Day! The Law School Fund provides support from scholarships and faculty research to key dean initiatives. Today: When 100 donors make a gift to the Fund Daniel O’Connor ’96 generously will give $25,000 in additional funding! Make your gift now: give.bc.edu/bc-giving-day-…

3L Haley Cole offers six key insights she's learned about law school to prospective students and 1Ls, and why they should never count themselves out: bclawimpact.org/2026/03/09/six…

This year, UnitedHealth reduced its key disclosures from more than 3,000 to just 10. Prof. Renee Jones is quoted in STAT on how the SEC is signaling they will cut disclosure obligations to a bare minimum-and what that means for investors and transparency. statnews.com/2026/03/04/uni…

Prof. Ray Madoff's latest op ed in The Economist clearly outlines how the truly wealthy avoid almost all taxes--and why we should tax wealth transfers more effectively: economist.com/by-invitation/…

Prof. Ray Madoff's new book "The Second Estate" is featured in Barrons article 'Tax the Rich. Why That Chant Is Louder Than Ever.' barrons.com/articles/tax-t…

As break begins, Alex Mostaghimi tells you about its beginnings in 'From Hurricane to Holiday: The Surprising Origin of Spring Break:' bclawimpact.org/2026/03/02/fro…

Cheers to 10 years of the BC Law Impact blog! Our student writers have kept it real about the law school experience—from conquering cold calls to advocating for mental health & public interest work. View photos: lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/02/celebr… #BCLaw #LawTwitter #LawStudents #LawSchool

BC News highlights upcoming “The Rule of Law and the Common Good" conference March 12-13, co-sponsored by BC Law: bc.edu/content/bc-web…