I appreciated BU Law's efforts to provide students with practical skills through the 1L Lawyering program, externships, and clinics.

As with most major law schools, BU Law struggles to attract and support students from diverse backgrounds. However, the institution (and especially the new Dean) has put serious thought into programming and resources geared toward supporting its diverse population.

I strongly encourage students to visit the campus, speak with current and former students, and meet with admissions/financial aid professionals in person before applying.

Yes

Great professors and study abroad opportunities. I felt like I learned a lot and professors had a focus on teaching.

I thought the career office wasn't really up to par compared to some other law schools. They helped with OCI, but generally couldn't really help. The various clubs/organizations were more informative.

Take advantage of the various events and clubs--those organizations expose you to various events in Boston and various people that will help you in your career.

Yes

Excellent young professors who do not just read off of outlines they've had for 20 years.

With the quality of its school and ranking it could do more to place students on the West Coast. Finding a job in Boston, New York and Philly is much easier than LA or SF.

Previously, one of the biggest downsides of going to BU Law was the facility itself. With new upgrades, it should be back in the top 20 soon.

Yes

The faculty are world-class and truly interested in the students' progress.

The old facilities were cramped, the elevators were slow, and the classrooms were noisy during construction.

The new building should address the only big knock against the school. It's an excellent option.

Yes

Heavily geared towards getting students into Big Law and, on the other end of the spectrum, into public interest positions.

Not much attempt to work the middle of the job spectrum - the band between big law or public interest

Being in Boston itself is a big perk. Visiting firm events, interviewing, etc... are made much easier.

Yes

The professors are great, and the school is very supportive of its students.

The students can be very competitive, but everyone is generally nice.

Great location and employment opportunities, generous with merit-based funding.

Yes

Nice building, good faciilties, good staff, decent career services office.

While most of the professors are attentive, a few are less than stellar.

The school seems to have enough reach in the Boston area and major markets that if you get decent enough grades (top third or better), you'll get a job.

Yes

Academics were generally excellent.

2007

Boston University School of Law's greatest asset is its faculty. The faculty are, of course, wonderful scholars in their own right, but each is absolutely dedicated to teaching and students. They continually look for ways to get to know students - through lunches, panels, informal gatherings, school events, etc. This is a student-centered academic experience, but that doesn't mean it lacks rigor. Professors vary in style - I had professors who were purely Socratic and professors who operated wholly on volunteers. I participated int he criminal clinic which offers experience in both defense and prosecution (which is fairly unusual). I also had the invaluable experience of being a professor's research assistant for 1.5 years. The public interest community is robust and growing!

LSAT score is required, as were college transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, the application, and a couple essays. Nothing stood out as particularly unusual about the application process. I had a few questions and each time I called the admissions office the people were exceedingly helpful.

2009