Visits, Tours & Events
To learn more about what life is like at BU Law, we invite you to visit the school. Please review the opportunities below to interact with the BU Law community, both virtually and in person.
We have compiled a variety of resources that will help you get a sense of our facilities, the campus, and the City of Boston. Take a virtual tour of the law complex, view resources about living in Boston as a law student, explore the neighborhoods that our students call home, and see the law school’s central location on BU’s campus.
*Please note: The Law Complex is only accessible via swipe card access. If you are joining us for an on-campus event, please call the Admissions Office at 617-353-3100 when you arrive.
Prospective Student Webinars
Join us virtually to learn more about BU Law and the admissions process.
BU Law September Prospective Student Webinar
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
5:00pm-6:00pm EST
Register here!
BU Law October Prospective Student Webinar
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:00pm-6:00pm EST
Register here!
BU Law November Prospective Student Webinar
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:00pm-6:00pm EST
Register here!
These sessions will be held live on Zoom and will not be recorded.
If you have any questions, please contact us at bulawadm@bu.edu.
8th Annual Diversity Law Day
Join us for our 8th Annual Diversity Law Day!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Register here!
Thinking about law school? Join us for this special event to learn about admissions and the student experience. You will attend a mock class, learn about admissions and financial aid, and hear from a panel of our student affinity group leaders. All are welcome.
The day will run from 9:30am-3:00pm and will take place on campus. Lunch will be served. The schedule will include:
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Chloe Mathews, Director of Admissions & Diversity Initiatives (chloeam@bu.edu), with any questions.
Prospective Student Open Houses
Join us at the law school to learn more about BU Law and the admissions process.
Open house events are held on-campus in the law building and will include an information session led by the Admissions Office and a tour led by a current BU Law student.
BU Law September Open House
Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:30am-11:30am
Register here!
BU Law October Open House
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:30am-11:30am
Register here!
BU Law November Open House
Saturday, November 7, 2026
9:30am-11:30am
Register here!
Tours (Guided and Self-Guided)
Throughout the academic year, September-May, we offer guided tours of the law school led by current JD students. During the summer, these tours will be led by a BU Law admissions officer. Please note that guided tours are available on weekdays only.
For visitors unable to join a guided tour, self-guided tours are available Monday-Friday during regular business hours. The self-guided tour packet is located outside our office and no prior registration is necessary.
Guided Tour Dates, times, and registration
Registration will open mid-September
Tours will not take place when the University is closed. BU Law Admissions is not responsible for changes or cancellations to this schedule.
BU Law on the Road
Please visit our Recruitment Calendar page here to see if we will be in an area near you.
Boston Area Law Schools Virtual Panel Series
Join representatives from Boston University School of Law, Boston College Law School, Northeastern University School of Law, and Suffolk University Law School for a series of panels on the admissions and application process. These will be held live on Zoom and will not be recorded.
Admissions Part I
September 10, 2026
5pm-6pm Eastern Time
Register here!
Admissions Part II
October 5, 2026
5pm-6pm Eastern Time
Register here!
Current Student Q&A
November 10, 2026
5pm-6pm Eastern Time
Register here!
Class Visits
Prospective students are invited to observe a law school class during the fall or spring semesters. Class visits are offered from late September through mid-April and are available on weekdays only.
Registration is required and space is limited. We kindly request that each student register for one class visit per semester.
Registration will open mid-September
Class Visits will not take place when the University is closed. BU Law Admissions is not responsible for changes or cancellations to this schedule.
Connect With a Current Student
Please visit our Admissions Ambassadors page here for information on connecting with current JD students about life at BU Law.
Appointments
If you are interested in speaking with an admissions counselor, please email bulawadm@bu.edu to schedule a meeting in advance. These informational meetings are not evaluative interviews and generally last up to twenty minutes.
LLM Applicants
If you would like an individual meeting with an LLM admissions representative, please contact Graduate Admissions at bullm@bu.edu or 617-353-5323 and they’ll be happy to schedule an appointment for you to meet with them. For more information on the LLM application process, please review the Graduate Programs admissions page.