Public Service Programs

Public service is woven throughout the BU Law experience, and there are myriad ways you can engage in public service during your time here. These include our Clinics & Practicums, the Pro Bono Program, the Public Interest Law Society, opportunities for Public Service Fellowships, and more.

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Pro Bono Program

Volunteer to provide law-related service to persons of limited means or to organizations that serve them. JD students who perform at least 50 hours of pro bono work during law school are recognized with a special designation on their transcripts. Each year, BU Law sponsors Spring Break Pro Bono Service Trips across the US, placing groups of students at non-profit legal organizations where they assist attorneys representing low-income clients.

Pro Bono Program Resources

Sua Sponte Podcast

Interesting Careers in Public Interest Law

Listen in as our Career Development & Public Service Office interviews practicing lawyers in many different areas of public interest law.

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Students Getting Involved

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BU Law News

Reflecting on 2023

Key moments from this year.

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BU Law News

BU Law Welcomes 16 New Full-Time Faculty for 2023–24

BU Law is pleased to greet new faculty with expertise ranging from criminal law to tax policy and legal writing.

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Research

Denial of Justice for Trafficking Survivors

LAW’s Julie Dahlstrom and CAS’s Heba Gowayed report on Dept. of Homeland Security data related to T visa applications for survivors of human trafficking.

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Monica Naranjo and Rachael Rollins
Criminal Law

Driven to Support Survivors

As an intern in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Monica Naranjo (’23) explored a long-held, and very personal, interest in helping survivors of exploitation and abuse.

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Tyler Creighton and his wife, Lauren Mazel, who is also a graduate of Boston University
Public Service

A Common Cause for the Common Good

Public interest work before, during law school inspires Tyler Creighton (’21) to pursue a career protecting consumers.

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Immigration Law

Immigrants’ Rights Win for BU Law Clinic & Coalition

A team including the BU Law’s Immigrants’ Rights & Human Trafficking Program passes legislation to protect immigrant survivors.

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Alumni

A Passion for Public Service

Public Interest Scholarship recipient Miosotti Tenecora (’19), an immigration attorney and advocate, came to BU Law with an extensive background in public service.

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Public Interest Law Society

Get involved with one of the oldest and most active student organizations at BU Law. PILS's mission is to foster students’ commitment to non-profit, government, and pro bono work and to promote community service.

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