Drake Law dean Roscoe Jones Jr shares support for LGBTQ community amid new state laws

March 25, 2025

IOWA STARTING LINE — An Iowa private college president and the college’s law school dean are standing up for their trans and nonbinary students in the wake of an Iowa law taking away trans civil rights.

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Advice on writing a law school application essay

March 25, 2025

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — It can feel awkward to write about yourself for your law school personal statement. You want to sound warm and personable but also serious and professional. You want to take credit for your achievements without sounding like a self-aggrandizing bore.

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Choosing a law school for immigration law

March 25, 2025

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Selecting the right law school is critical for a successful career advocating for immigrants’ rights. Aspiring immigration lawyers should look for law schools that offer a strong immigration law curriculum, faculty with immigration expertise, mentorship and hands-on experience through clinics, experts say.

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Podcast: A look at how to write a good conclusion in legal writing

March 25, 2025

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — This is the final episode of a four-part series called “Legal Writing Makeover.”

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Boston University Law symposium explores the past and future of US immigration law

March 25, 2025

THE DAILY FREE PRESS — As the second of three panels about U.S. immigration policy came to a close Feb. 28, the audience laughed at the moderator’s question.

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Boston University Law students learn Spanish to help with their legal careers

March 24, 2025

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — As Will Kleisner (’25) prepared for a career in housing justice, he knew he needed to brush up on his Spanish skills. 

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Boston University Law team wins national moot court competition

March 24, 2025

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Boston University School of Law achieved a historic victory at the 75th Annual National Moot Court Competition, marking the first time BU Law has won the National Moot Court Champion title.

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Boston University Law professors Richard Ainsworth and Woodrow Hartzog recognized for legal scholarship

March 24, 2025

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Boston University School of Law is proud to announce that two of its faculty members, Professor Richard Ainsworth and Professor Woodrow Hartzog, have been recognized in the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) author rankings. 

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UC Davis Law associate dean Beth Greenwood honored for international engagement

March 24, 2025

UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW — UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May has honored Associate Dean Beth Greenwood with a Chancellor’s Award for International Engagement. The award recognizes faculty and staff members for outstanding global engagement in advancing the university’s teaching, research and service missions.

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UC Davis Law professor Peter Lee receives grant for international research in Korea

March 24, 2025

UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW — UC Davis Global Affairs has selected Professor Peter Lee as the recipient of a Seed Grant for International Activities.

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