TRAINING TOP TALENT FOR
PUBLIC SERVICE
A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM. INNOVATIVE EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES . DEDICATED RESOURCES .
Boston University School of Law Institutional commitment and dedicated students make practice-ready lawyers. EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES
BU Law’s innovative curriculum provides students practical, skills-based experiences integrated with rigorous academics.
CLINICS AND SKILLS PROGRAMS
Students obtain market-ready skills while working on real cases and simulations taught by faculty who average more than 20 years of courtroom and teaching experience. CRIMINAL LAW CLINIC EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS CLINIC HUMAN TRAFFICKING CLINIC IMMIGRANTS’ RIGHTS CLINIC WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS CLINIC AFRICA I-PARLIAMENTS CLINIC TRANSACTIONAL LAW PROGRAM AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CLINIC HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND DISABILITY CLINIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW CLINIC
CLASSES
BU Law offers an extensive curriculum of public interest–oriented classes. Our innovative 1L curriculum includes administrative law and our new Lawyering Lab, a one-week intensive introduction to “real-world” lawyering skills such as client counseling, negotiation, legal analysis, and agreement drafting.
EXTERNSHIPS
Students receive academic credit for working in government or public interest organizations and deepen their knowledge with a seminar specifically designed to complement the experience.
SEMESTER-IN-PRACTICE
Full-time, semester-long externships range from working in the area of human rights with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to working in the federal government in Washington, DC.
PRO BONO PROGRAM
Students enhance their skills while addressing unmet legal needs through placements at numerous nonprofits, and each year BU Law funds week-long pro bono service trips across the US.
PUBLIC INTEREST PROJECT (PIP)
Through PIP (started in 1984, the largest student-run organization on campus) dedicated students raised funds for 76 summer grants for students to work in public interest in 2014.
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW JOURNAL
Managed and edited by students, this competitive journal publishes studentwritten notes on emerging public interest topics twice a year.
LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A leader in loan repayment assistance since 1993, BU Law continues to enhance its strong and long-standing financial support for graduates pursuing careers in public service.
PRO BONO PLACEMENTS DURING 2013–14 ACADEMIC YEAR
197
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OF THE CLASS OF 2017 HAVE ONE YEAR OR MORE OF POSTGRADUATE EXPERIENCE
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OF THE CLASS OF 2014 COMPLETED A CLINIC, EXTERNSHIP, OR SEMESTER-IN-PRACTICE
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OF THE CLASS OF 2017 ARE OF COLOR
17
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN THE CLASS OF 2017
LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY THE CLASS OF 2017
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ELIZABETH MCINTYRE (’14)
SAPNA PATEL (’12)
Equal Justice Works Fellow, sponsored by Staples and Wilmer Hale Greater Boston Legal Services
Presidential Management Fellow, Tax Law Specialist Internal Revenue Service, Washington, DC
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DAWN RYAN (’80)
BYRON CONWAY (’13)
Attorney-in-Charge The Legal Aid Society of New York Criminal Defense Practice, Kings County Office
Staff Attorney Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
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At BU Law, I had the opportunity to design a curriculum unique to my needs that provided me with the skills for a career in public interest and civil rights law. I litigated eviction and family law cases in the Civil Litigation Clinic, expanded my network through externships at area legal organizations, and challenged myself in classes like Critical Race Theory. These experiences influenced my decision to pursue a fellowship and continue to define the way I practice law.
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Since my first day on the job with the federal government, I’ve had to solve problems quickly and efficiently, as well as communicate complex ideas clearly to a wide range of audiences. I’ve met these challenges, thanks to BU School of Law’s training and the high standards it encouraged me to have both academically and professionally.
Because of the Criminal Law Clinic and my Semester-in-Practice at the Federal Defenders for the Eastern District of Michigan, the last half of my BU Law career was essentially spent in practicum. It confirmed that I wanted to make this my career path, and it gave me a major advantage in terms of readiness for a job post-graduation.
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Over the years our office has hired numerous BU Law students as interns and staff attorneys. I have consistently been highly impressed by their professionalism and preparedness to make successful contributions to our cases from day one and their commitment to making a meaningful impact for our clients.
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A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PUBLIC SERVICE. BU LAW TRAINS EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN PUBLIC SERVICE.
Our students are dedicated, prepared, and ready. BU Law integrates public service in the classroom, clinics, and all aspects of the students’ experience. We challenge students in class, mentor them in practice, and provide a skills-based, market-ready curriculum. Dedicated full-time career advisors who specialize in public service help our students obtain a wide range of government and public interest positions, including coveted slots in honors programs and prestigious postgraduate fellowships.
To learn more about hiring our students for postgraduate employment, internships, externships, Semester-in-Practice, pro bono, or other opportunities, contact Carolyn Goodwin, Director for Public Service and Pro Bono, at cgoodwin@bu.edu or 617-353-3141. An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution
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