public policy

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Data’s Seat at the Government Table

Appreciation grows for the power of data to bring government and citizenry closer.

By Andrea Clavijo '16
March 7, 2016

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SCOTUS Fellow Perlin ’11 Honored at DC Dinner

BC Law alumnae Debra Perlin ’11 (pictured, with Dean Vincent Rougeau) was honored on February 25 at a dinner celebrating the 2015-16 class of United ...

February 26, 2016

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Local Mayors Discuss Achievements and Challenges

Five mayors of diverse Massachusetts cities visited the Boston College Law School campus for a February panel meant to encourage careers in public office. In ...

By James Barasch '18
February 17, 2016

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What’s Behind the Criminalizing of Immigration?

‘Crimmigration law’ emerges to explain the worsening plight of many migrants.

By James Barasch '18
February 10, 2016

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Student Spotlight: Diane Prend ’16, “BC in DC”

Diane Prend ’16 was one of the first students to participate in BC Law’s new “BC in DC” program, where students spend a semester working ...

February 10, 2016

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Korematsu v. United States Sparks Remembrance, Advocacy

Remembrance and advocacy were the dominant themes at the Fred Korematsu Day event at BC Law on Feb. 1. Speakers shared analyses of and anecdotes ...

By Venus Chui '18
February 5, 2016

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Alumni Debate Running for Office at Rappaport Event

A January 2016 panel discussion brought five notable BC Law Alumni to campus to discuss their experiences in running for office. The key takeaway? It’s not ...

January 21, 2016

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HHRP Lecture Highlights Tension Over Immigration Policy

Conversations on immigration policy often highlight the tension between humanitarian objectives and national security issues. On the one hand, America has the potential to offer ...

January 19, 2016

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Ring, Ault Featured in UN International Tax Conference

In December, Professor Emeritus Hugh Ault and Professor Diane Ring participated as experts in a three-day workshop on “Administration of Tax Treaties and Addressing Base-Eroding ...

December 14, 2015

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Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Panelists examine how women can gain prominence in political office

November 24, 2015