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Affordable Housing Was Never the Same in Newton…

...after Josephine McNeil ’87 started CAN-DO 22 years ago.

By Stephanie Schorow
March 8, 2017

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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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A Forceful Voice for Others with Disabilities

Michael Amoruso ’94 was behind a major legislative victory that empowers individuals with impairments to control their own lives.

By Ryan Duffy
March 1, 2017

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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

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Protecting Immigrants from Exploitation

Law and social work experts think collaboratively about protecting the vulnerable.

November 3, 2016

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Confessions of a Solicitor General

Verrilli talks of moral urgency in his former role as nation's top attorney.

By James Barasch '18
October 20, 2016

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An Ordeal with a Bittersweet Ending

How and why Jennifer Thompson became a leading advocate for conviction reform.

By Venus Chui '18
October 17, 2016

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Winning Streak Continues with Another Ninth Circuit Triumph

Student excellence carries BC Law clinic to fifth victory on behalf of immigrants

August 25, 2016

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BC Law Community Calls for Rights of Detainees after Turkish Coup

Curtin ’88, Kang, Hamill ’97 author report leading to ABA resolution

August 22, 2016