Boston University School of Law

Why BU Law?

Boston University School of Law is one of the nation’s top law schools with a history of excellence dating back to 1872. Our faculty are consistently recognized for exceptional teaching, preeminent scholarship, and transformative mentorship. With more than 25,000 alumni living in all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the world, our graduates have access to a vast global network that contributes to their professional success. The BU Law complex, comprised of the state-of-the-art Sumner M. Redstone Building and adjoining 17-story tower, is located in the heart of Boston overlooking the Charles River.

Recent Stories

Check out some recent stories about our students, faculty, and alumni from The Record, the magazine of Boston University School of Law

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Innovation

Can We Harness AI?

Making AI work for us all.

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Ashley Jackson ('11) and John Koss ('05)
Innovation

AI in Practice

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way we practice law. Two bu law alums offer their perspectives.

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PROPERTY LAW

Often Thinking about—and Researching—Roman Law

Professor Anna di Robilant’s eight years of research reveals how jurists positioned Roman law as the ideal model for modernizing property law.

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Charles C. Jalloh
International Law

In Pursuit of Justice and Accountability in International Law

Professor Charles C. Jalloh joins BU Law as the 2023–24 William and Patricia Kleh Distinguished Visiting Professor of International Law.

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Jeremy Brunner ('24) with his brother with a lake in the background
Giving

Forging His Own Path

Robert T. Butler scholarship allows engineer to pursue IP law career.

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Constitutional Law

Examining Executive Power

Professor Jed Shugerman leverages legal history expertise to advocate for checks on the executive branch.

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Kathy Zeiler
Research

Solving for a Crisis in Empirical Legal Studies

Professor Kathy Zeiler advocates for transparency in empirical studies, which can be used by courts to consider the credibility of evidence and legislators to suggest policy changes.

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Tom Patten, lecturer in the BU/MIT Student Innovations Law Clinic
Faculty

The Impact of an Educator

Tom Patten joins the BU/MIT Student Innovations Law Clinic as lecturer and clinical instructor.

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Explore Areas of Practice

With more than 200 courses and seminars—one of the most extensive course catalogs of any law school in the country—you'll be able to prepare for a career in a broad variety of practice areas.

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In The Media

Our faculty experts weigh in with opinions and expertise in local, national, and international media outlets.

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Why Study in Boston?

The reasons are numerous. For starters, Boston is a global center of education and research. The city is also a major hub for law, business, medicine, technology, and government. It's an international city with vibrant cultural, art, social, and entertainment communities. It comprises an eclectic mix of  neighborhoods, from historic to quirky to trendy, with a wide range of housing options for students. The list goes on.

What it's like living in Boston