Events

Online Exclusives

Chief Justice Gants Argues for ‘More Human’ Courts

Says minimum mandatory sentences and court fees are burdensome to our criminal justice system and the people it serves.

By James Barasch '18
March 3, 2017

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Does Transnational Law Hold the Secret to Global Justice?

Scholar says this legal discipline can bring useful ideas to modern law.

By Joshua Moore ’17
February 24, 2017

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Internet Watchdog Says Nation’s Cybersecurity Is in a Sorry State

Lawfare's Jack Goldsmith believes that negotiation and diplomacy may be the best strategies for mitigating attacks.

By James Barasch '18
February 20, 2017

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If the Library of Attorney Robert Morris Could Speak…

A new exhibit of books and papers of one of America’s first black lawyers does, in fact, speak volumes about him.

February 16, 2017

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Muslim Students Reply to Immigration Ban

Zain Ahmad and Mousa al Mosawy ponder the effects of Trump's effort to keep certain people from entering the US.

By Venus Chui '18
February 13, 2017

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Debating the Fate of the Affordable Care Act

Former Maryland Governor O'Malley used Obamacare to make healthy reforms in his state; Professor Chirba co-wrote the guide to the ACA. What they had to ...

By Brianna Marshall ’19
February 10, 2017

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A Fight Worth Having

BC Law immigration experts bring history, legal precedent, and 'true' facts to the table as they contest Trump's order.

By Ryan Duffy
February 2, 2017

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Muller Offers Nuanced View of Japanese Internment Camps

North Carolina Law Professor Eric Muller has found that some civilian camp authorities respected the dignity of detainees.

By David Reich
February 2, 2017

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‘Our Democracy Is in Trouble’

Rappaport Visiting Professor Martin O'Malley, in inaugural lecture, discusses how to restore the integrity we've lost.

By Jeri Zeder
January 25, 2017

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Trump and the Constitution: How Will That Work?

Constitutional scholars express concerns about the new administration.

December 9, 2016

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A Push for Educational Equality

Authors take issue with Supreme Court decision that limits the federal government's ability to address disparities in schools.

By James Barasch '18
November 28, 2016

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Moot Court Team Wins Regionals

The Boston College National Moot Court Team has won the 67th national New England Regional Championship. The team, composed of (left to right) third-year students ...

November 22, 2016

Online Exclusives, alumni

Reunion 2016 a Huge Hit

Alumni came from near and far (Singapore!) to reconnect with classmates.

November 19, 2016

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Beating Terrorism with New Challenges, Evolving Strategies

Experts look beyond the obvious for new solutions to radicalism.

By James Barasch '18
November 11, 2016

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What Can Be Done About Institutional Racism?

Coquillette book inspires a panel discussion about confronting harmful symbolism.

November 11, 2016