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How Important Is the Vice President?

Scholar says empowerment of the VP proves the Constitution is a living document.

October 24, 2016

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‘Repair Trust in the Law’

Congressman Kennedy implores students to fight for affordable legal services.

October 21, 2016

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‘We Should Do Better; We Deserve Better’

Congressman Seth Moulton takes a pragmatist’s approach to getting things done in Washington.

October 14, 2016

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Has the Mortgage Pendulum Swung Too Far?

The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy welcomed experts on mortgage inequality and access to mortgage credit for a full day conference on September 30. ...

By Nate Kenyon
October 5, 2016

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Navy Secretary Keeps His Eye on the Horizon

In inaugural Dean's Distinguished Lecture, Ray Mabus urges aspiring lawyers to "plant a thousand trees"

September 26, 2016

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Dean Inaugurates Distintinguished Lecture Series with Secretary of Navy Mabus

United States Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (above with President Obama), a lawyer, one-time governor, and former Saudi ambassador, will present the inaugural Dean’s Distinguished ...

September 13, 2016

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Troyer ’90 Named Acting US Attorney for Colorado

BC law alumnus Bob Troyer ’90 has been named acting U.S. attorney for Colorado. Troyer replaces John Walsh, who had served as U.S. attorney for Colorado for ...

By Nate Kenyon
August 12, 2016

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Walker ’13 Wins Inaugural ABA Award for Young Lawyers

Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney Brett Walker ’13 (far right) has been selected by the American Bar Association as one of its inaugural top 40 ...

August 1, 2016

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Shahriar ’16 to Receive Presidential Management Fellowship

Sajid Shahriar ’16 (pictured above) has been awarded a prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF). Shahriar has secured a placement working for the US Department of Housing and ...

July 14, 2016

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US Senator Shaheen Addresses Class of 2016

At the Boston College Law School Commencement ceremony, Jeanne Shaheen, US Senator for New Hampshire, told the graduates to be good stewards of the system, and ...

May 27, 2016