Boston College Law School had the 10th highest first-time bar exam pass rate in 2023, at 95.88 percent, according to a ranking by Reuters.
BC Law Rises One Spot in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024–2025 Law School Rankings
Boston College Law School rose to No. 28 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024–2025 law school rankings, a one-spot increase from last year.
Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: BC Law Student To Compete in ‘Survivor 46’
When third-year Boston College Law School student Charlie Davis first watched Survivor in 2020, he knew he wanted to be more than just a fan of the show.
Panelists Discuss Benefits, Risks, and Legality of Facial Recognition Software
Facial recognition technology poses privacy and security threats to everyone, according to Kade Crockford, director of the Technology for Liberty Program at the American Civil Liberties Union.
BC Law Professor Investigates Court-Mandated Programs Forcing Victims to Work With Their Abusers
When two victims of domestic violence told Claire Donohue they had been court-mandated to participate in a parenting program with their abusers, she took it upon herself to look into high-conflict parenting classes and compile research to raise awareness.
“Dialogue and Action” Panelists Weigh Free Speech and Hate Speech on University Campuses
Universities can and should have different rules for expression and speech than the public sphere, according to Kent Greenfield, Boston College Law professor and dean’s distinguished scholar.
BC Law Alumna Appointed to National Credit Union Administration Board by President Biden
Tanya Otsuka, BC Law ’11, was sworn in as a board member of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board on Jan. 8.
Leaders Debate Whether Mass. Standardized Test Should Be Required for High School Graduation
According to Ed Lambert, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is an essential component of Massachusetts’ educational system. The MCAS is a statewide standardized testing program required for every student in the Massachusetts public school system. On Nov. 9, Lambert and President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) Max Page debated whether the MCAS should be a determinant for high school graduation.
Boston College Law Student Wins Preliminary Marlborough Mayoral Election
Third-year Boston College Law School student Samanthan Perlman won the preliminary mayoral election for Marlborough, Mass. on Tuesday night, advancing her and fellow candidate Christian Dumais to the general election on Nov. 7.
Robinson Dissects the Filming Process for The Who We Are Project’s 2021 Documentary
Teaching people about Black history in the United States will allow society to make informed decisions in the future, according to Jeffery Robinson, a civil rights activist and the Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor at Boston College Law School.