The Inside Perspective: Meet Clinic Students

If you're looking for an inside perspective on clinical programs or aren't sure which clinic is right for you, check out these Q & A's with BU Law Clinic students. From conquering fears of public speaking to literally saving clients' lives-our students will tell you about the great challenges and rewards of working in a clinic.

Civil Litigation

Dan Flaherty

Placement

Greater Boston Legal Services

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A Wage and Hour violation case... I represented an employee who'd been taken advantage of by his employer, and I was able to...

Q & A with Dan

Andrea Giannattasio

Placement

Greater Boston Legal Services

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I got to stand before an immigration judge and advocate for my clients. I'll never forget their faces and the tears in their eyes when...

Q & A with Andrea

Robin Miller

Placement

Greater Boston Legal Services

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It was a struggle to keep from skipping out of the courtroom or crying tears of joy before we got into the hall. Knowing that my work can actually help...

Q & A with Robin

Katy Wilhelm

Placement

Greater Boston Legal Services

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I know it sounds strange, but if a client calls you with a pressing problem, it's a pretty good indication that you've earned her trust and you're doing your job right.

Q & A with Katy

Criminal Clinical

David Colarusso

Placement

Boston Municipal Courts

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As an educational experience, this has meant the chance to test drive a potential career path.

Q & A with David

Thomas Favaloro

Placement

Quincy District Court

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I gained valuable time and case management skills, the ability to speak persuasively and clearly to a court, and confidence in my own abilities in a real-world situation.

Q & A with Thomas

Franco Torres

Placement

Boston Municipal Courts

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I came to BU Law dedicated to public interest work, especially indigent criminal defense. Representing people who were unable to afford a lawyer was both an honor and a privilege.

Q & A with Franco

Externship

Thomas Ferrante

Placement

Securities Exchange Commission

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My experience exceeded [expections] by providing exposure to the workings of the Commission and to the regulation of securities and securities markets.

Q & A with Thomas

Andrew Oliver

Placement

Office of General Counsel at a Boston Area Hospital

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It was fascinating to watch the interplay of health care law with business, IT, security, and privacy variables...

Q & A with Andrew

Katy Wilhelm

Placement

Judge William G. Young, District of Massachusetts

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…it's exhilarating to see the parties live - in open court - arguing their points. I took pride in doing my part to help the judge reach the correct result.

Q & A with Katy

Legislative

Celeste Davis

Placement

Joint Committee on Public Health chaired by Representative Jeff Sanchez

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...the contacts I made while working on Beacon Hill increased my professional network and resources.