Jill Collins

Jill A. Collins

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs


Biography

Jill Collins (she/her/hers) leads the Student Affairs Office. We focus on advocating for students, supporting student organizations, hosting community and wellness events, assisting students facing personal challenges that can arise in law school, and connecting students to the resources they need to succeed. To schedule a meeting with Jill, stop by the Student Affairs Office, call the front desk at 617-358-1800, or request an appointment directly via calendly at: calendly.com/jcollin3.

Jill is the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for BU Law. Deputy Title IX Coordinators are available to assist BU community members impacted by harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct or retaliation. Contact Jill to make a report, receive resources, or discuss your options. Jill is not a confidential resource but can help you to identify them. 

Jill is originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, but has called Boston her official home since 2006. Jill joined BU Law Student Affairs in 2012, and focuses on student engagement, student support, and celebrating important milestones in law school, from 1L Orientation through 3L Farewell Dinner. Jill is the 2022 recipient of the Gerald H. Cohen Award for Distinguished and Unselfish Service to the Law School and the 2023 recipient of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Student Choice Award. Jill received her B.A. in political science from Boston College, and her JD from the University of Notre Dame Law School. During law school, Jill lived and worked in an undergraduate dorm, where she developed a love for student service. After law school, Jill joined the Individual Clients Department at Day Pitney LLP, and focused on estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, and tax-exempt law.  Outside of the office, Jill loves to bake and cook (and eat!), watch bad television, hike, ski and travel.

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