Boston University School of Law

09/04/2026

Introducing the JD Class of 2029! And to all students: congratulations on finishing your first week of classes!

09/04/2026

BU Law is one of the first law schools in the country to provide students with Clearbrief, the leading AI-powered legal citation and verification platform. Read more:

School-wide rollout makes BU Law one of the first law schools in the country to give every student a structured verification layer for AI-assisted legal work.

09/03/2026

Shira Diner said the judge may "...send [the jury] back out, and maybe they come up with a verdict. But if they don’t, at that point then the judge would likely declare a mistrial." Read more:

If a mistrial is declared, the Plymouth County district attorney's office would decide whether to hold a new trial and could pursue lesser charges against Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury woman who killed her three children in 2023.

09/03/2026

Caitlin Glass says sentencing should consider the "cognitive vulnerabilities" of those who were convicted between 18 and 25 years old, “Young people are especially inhibited when it comes to foreseeing the consequences of their actions. That is just the essential nature of the developing brain." Read more:

09/03/2026

Alumni weekend is different this year: ALL alumni are invited back to campus!
Join us on campus September 18-19 for an unforgettable weekend of connection with alumni from across generations. On Friday, September 18 Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig will provide updates about BU Law, and faculty will provide insights on how AI is transforming legal education. We’ll continue to celebrate milestone reunion years and honor outstanding members of our community at the Silver Shingle Dinner.
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09/02/2026

Happy first day of class 1Ls!!

09/02/2026

Shira Diner explains, "...usually what happens is that, if the judge is asking the jury to go back, the jury will agree to go back and they do go back." Read more: http://spr.ly/6181B1CKsL

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09/02/2026

Karen Pita Loor explains of the protestors, “The message that they’re trying to convey is, why does society value art in this way and not the environment and human life?”
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Showing up at public gatherings can be a good way of garnering attention.

09/01/2026

Over the past year, we've heard from Terriers from Boston to Singapore about their BU experience. Now we want to hear from you. The 2026 BU Alumni Survey asks about your experience as a Terrier and what you want to see from your Alumni Association. Your answers help shape what we build next ❤️🐾

Take the survey ➡️ http://spr.ly/6189B1ANEN

09/01/2026

David Rossman explains that the judge is likely giving the jury a "dynamite" instruction, telling them to continue deliberating and "search your conscience to see whether your position is truly reflective of your view... If they can't agree, I would expect the judge to deliver that kind of instruction because this has been a very labor intensive trial and it would cost a lot." Read more:

The jury has continued to deliberate Tuesday in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.