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 1,100 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!
150TH ANNIVERSARY
Fall 2022 will mark 150 years since BU Law’s founding. We will celebrate this milestone throughout the 2022-23 academic year with special events and learning opportunities. We invite all members of the BU Law community—past and present—to commemorate this significant achievement with us.
Latest Stories
Reflecting on 2023
Key moments from this year.
BU Law Student Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Madeline Comer (’25) interned at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center this past summer with support from the new BU Program on Reproductive Justice.
Drawing on Law to Study AI
Researcher Vasanth Sarathy (’10) is exploring how AI algorithms can be deployed to flag and counteract misinformation online, in part by identifying spurious arguments.
A “New Wave” Rises in Puerto Rico
During a spring break pro bono trip, seven BU Law students helped spread the game of lacrosse and participated in a panel for International Women’s Day.
New Frontiers in Legal Education
Dean Onwuachi-Willig considers legal education in the age of artificial intelligence.
AI in Practice
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence promise to revolutionize the way we practice law. Two BU Law alums offer their perspectives.
Often Thinking about—and Researching—Roman Law
Professor Anna di Robilant’s eight years of research reveals how jurists positioned Roman law as the ideal model for modernizing property law.
