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Behind the Columns

We Can’t Let Fear Degrade Us

Respect for human dignity is the antidote to the banal and hateful belittlement of others.

By Dean Vincent Rougeau
Winter 2016

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Dean’s Column: Legal Writing Advice from a Supreme Court Justice

Boston College Law School recently welcomed Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan to campus. The excitement among our students was palpable, and the Justice did ...

October 1, 2015

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McShay Hired as Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid

Boston College Law School has announced the appointment of Shawn McShay to the position of Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid. McShay comes to ...

July 2, 2015

Behind the Columns

An Elusive Goal within Reach

Technology seems poised to help more lawyers deliver affordable legal assistance to the underserved.

By Dean Vincent Rougeau
Summer 2015

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Dean’s Column: Is the Legal Job Market Finally Turning Around?

On April 26th of this year, the New York Times Dealbook ran a story titled Burdened with Debt, Law School Graduates Struggle in Job Market. ...

May 21, 2015

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Celebrating Professor Sanford Katz

Professor Sanford Katz’s son Andy summed things up in one sentence: “This is an historic night.” He was speaking at the May 7 retirement party ...

By Vicki Sanders
May 8, 2015

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Diversity without Fear: How Law Schools Can Lead the Way

A message from Vincent Rougeau, Dean, Boston College Law School.

February 12, 2015

Behind the Columns

As Congress Fails Us

New partnership enhances BC Law’s ability to prepare students for the public policy challenges head.

By Dean Vincent Rougeau
Winter 2015

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Dean’s Message: Three Reasons We Must “Think Global”

This summer Boston College Law School hosted the 5th annual International Deans’ Meeting. Approximately 40 deans from around the world are part of the informal ...

October 3, 2014