Jurist in Residence Judge Robert W. Pratt
From September 16 to 27, 2024, The Honorable Robert W. Pratt joined Boston University School of Law as its first ever Jurist in Residence. Judge Pratt, an inactive United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa, served on the bench for over 26 years after being nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1997.
Expanded Experiential Education Offerings
For nearly two decades, Rocky Freeman was subject to harsh conditions in a dangerous federal penitentiary due to an error in his pre-sentence report. While the Probation Office knew the information was incorrect, it never amended it.
A Switchback toward Progress
For many members of this year’s graduating class, the decision to apply for law school was made during a pivotal time in history. The JDs graduating in May of 2024 were likely starting to decide their next career steps in March of 2020, when the global pandemic began. By May of 2020, racial violence and police brutality had fully ignited the Black Lives Matter movement. The disparities in our society were glaring and drove many to strive to bring systemic change through a legal education.
An Eviction Crisis Emerges, BU Law Students Step Up
When the pandemic hit last year, Jade Brown, BU Law clinical instructor with the Civil Litigation & Justice Program, knew that she’d need a lot more help in housing court.