In 1869, three Boston businessmen with abolitionist ideals chartered Boston University, envisioning an inclusive, forward-thinking university. In 1872, the School of Law opened its doors, admitting qualified students regardless of race, gender, or religion. Numerous legal and societal pioneers have emerged over the years. Today, under the leadership of Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig, the School of Law continues to strive to meet that promise of an inclusive and equitable culture, and is home to more than 1,100Â students and more than 160 faculty members.
Located in the heart of Boston and housed in the architecturally distinctive Sumner M. Redstone Building and Law Tower, our central facility features two modern law libraries, technologically advanced moot courtrooms, classrooms designed for optimal learning, and offices for faculty and administrative departments. We’d love for you to stop by and check us out!
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In Memoriam: George Annas
A Stronger Path Forward for Infection Control and Antimicrobial Resistance: Learning From COVID-19
A stronger path forward for infection control and antimicrobial resistance
Revealing Research
Faculty and alumni scholarship confronts public health inequities.
Health Law Mentorship Program: Making Matches to Ignite a Passion
Alumni Activists
BU Law alumni on the front line push for systemic change.
Dismantling Discrimination Through Data and Policy
The Fight Against AAPI Hate.
Alumni Giving Supports Students’ In-Depth Research with BU Law Faculty
The School of Law Fund and named funds directed to specific causes or in honor of cherished BU Law community members allow students to explore issues ranging from autonomous weapons to recent crackdowns on political protests.
