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Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Panelists examine how women can gain prominence in political office

November 24, 2015

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Can the Law Reverse Disturbing Treatment of Migrants?

Clough lecturer questions why globalization has failed to live up to its promise of rightful treatment of the dispossessed.

By Vicki Sanders
November 12, 2015

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“Rise of Donor Advised Funds: Should Congress Respond?”

The Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good launched on October 23 with a public conference that brought together Congressional staffers, journalists and people on ...

October 26, 2015

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BC Law Launches Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good

At a time when American society has grown increasingly dependent on philanthropy to fund everything from our most fundamental needs to our highest ideals, two ...

October 22, 2015

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Federal Appeals Court Holds Special Session at BC Law

On October 6, 2015, a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments at Boston College Law School. The special session ...

October 14, 2015

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How BC Law Inspired Marilyn Mosby’s Career

On Thursday, October 1, 2015, Baltimore States’ Attorney Marilyn Mosby ’05 returned to BC Law to speak to students in the School’s Criminal Justice Defense ...

October 6, 2015

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Expanded Innocence Program Helps Teach Investigative Skills

Over 80 students and attorneys gathered at BC Law on September 21, 2015 for a training workshop on how to investigate post-conviction innocence cases. The ...

September 24, 2015

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Second Ninth Circuit Court Victory Announced

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California has once again ruled in favor of a client represented by BC Law students as part of the ...

August 18, 2015

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Victory Announced in Ninth Circuit Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California has ruled in favor of the client represented by BC Law students Shannon Johnson ’15 and Alejandra ...

July 14, 2015

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Challenges Facing Central American Migrants Outlined in New Report

Boston College Law School, in partnership with 12 other U.S.-based Jesuit law schools and the Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA), has announced the release of “A ...

June 16, 2015