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On the Docket - 8/14/26

Student  Affairs - Friday, August 14
 Events 

Announcements/Deadlines


2Ls & 3Ls: Registration Deadline for the November MPRE: September 17. The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice examination that is administered three times per year and required for lawyer licensure in almost every U.S. jurisdiction. Rising 3Ls who haven't completed this bar requirement are strongly encouraged to apply before the Sept. 17th deadline. Please contact Academic Enrichment with any questions.

2Ls & 3Ls: Apply to Be an AE Fellow! The Academic Enrichment (AE) Program is seeking applications for AE Fellowships for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic year! Fellows play a vital role in innovating and presenting programming to support 1L student success. Fellows will spend, on average, 6-8 hours per week assisting with the planning and teaching of AE workshops and programs; holding weekly office hours; developing student support resources; and performing other duties to support the work of the AE Program. This is a paid position. You can find more information about the position here. All applications are due by August 26 to Professor Lisa Freudenheim, lfreuden@bu.edu. 
dean and Ryan Roth Gallo Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law Angela Onwuachi-Willg photographed with the grey terrier beanie

ALL: Princeton Review Student Opinion Survey. Will you help BU Law update the Princeton Review rankings by taking this online student opinion survey here? While some rankings are based almost entirely on hard data, other more subjective rankings like the Princeton Review rankings are based entirely on anonymous student opinion. Student opinion plays a key role in Princeton Review rankings list like Best Classroom Experience, Best Professors, Best Career Prospects and Best Quality of Life, among others. Your opinions also can help prospective students during their selection process. The first 60 BU Law students to complete the survey and send a screenshot of the submission page to studaff@bu.edu will get a BU Law beanie. You will be able to pick up the beanie in the fall when this summer heat is just a distant memory. The median completion time for the survey is only eight minutes. Please know that although you provide your information at the beginning of the survey, your responses will not be attributed to you. Any analysis and results will be based on anonymized data. 

ALL: Faculty in the Media. Your faculty are staying busy this summer. Here are some highlights from the past couple weeks:  

  • Clearbrief put out the press release about the new AI partnership.
    • https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/930335428/boston-university-school-of-law-launches-clearbrief-for-s… 
  • Angela Onwuachi-Willig is featured.
    • https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/iowa/2026/07/23/grinnell-college-famous-alumni-iowa/90…
  • Jed Shugerman speaks on a podcast.  ​​​​​​
    • https://constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/podcasts/does-article-ii-of-the-constitution-grant-the-p…
  • Jed Shugerman speaks on a podcast.  
    • Birthright Citizenship and Presidential Removal: A Historical Deep Dive
  • Jed Shugerman pens an essay.            ​​​​​
    • https://www.theregreview.org/2026/07/30/shugerman-the-future-of-independent-agencies-adjudication-a…
  • Stephen Marks is quoted and Boston University School of Law is mentioned.
    • https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/930335428/boston-university-school-of-law-launches-clearbrief-for-s…
  • Nicole Huberfeld is quoted.    
    • After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health
  • Madison Condon pens an opinion.
    • POLITICO Pro: Project 2029? Democratic insiders make the case for focusing on climate change.
    • ​​​​​​​https://rooseveltinstitute.org/publications/stand-up-a-national-climate-service/
  • ​​​​​​​Boston University School of Law is mentioned.        
    • 25 Law Schools Where You Can Pay Off Your Debt
  • Shira Diner writes an opinion.
    • IG report ignored the critical role of over-prosecution in straining the indigent defense system
  • Susan Akram is quoted.          
    • Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza
  • Susan Akram speaks on a webinar.    
    • https://arabcenterdc.org/event/the-board-of-peaces-gaza-plan-broken-or-working-as-intended/
  • Woodrow Hartzog and Jessica Silbey's research is cited.      
    • https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/tech-forward-deployed-engineers-best-use-of-ai-tcs-ar…
  • Christopher Robinson is quoted.
    • https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/07/30/1140942/montana-experimental-medical-hub-pushed-forward…
  • Christopher Robinson coauthors an opinion.
    • https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMp2605975
  • Katherine Silbaugh is quoted.
    • With NFG laws in some places, not all agree with the precedent it sets
  • Michael Ulrich speaks on a podcast.  
    • RFK Jr. and Public Health: Vaccine Policy, Outbreaks, and Funding Cuts - Legal Talk Network
  • BU Law Immigrants' Rights and Human Trafficking Program is mentioned.          
    • ICE protestors’ walk to end at Plymouth jail - Plymouth Independent
  • Boston University School of Law is mentioned.        
    • https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/best-law-schools-in-the-us/
  • Caitlin Glass is referenced.
    • https://penncapital-star.com/criminal-justice/a-specter-of-justice-in-pennsylvania/
  • Scott Hirst's research is referenced.    
    • https://ourfinancialsecurity.org/government/testimony-from-wall-street-to-main-street-the-future-of…
  • John Beccia is mentioned.      
    • https://itemlive.com/2026/07/28/letter-beccias-record-deserves-a-fair-reading/
  • Janet Freilich and Michael Meurer are quoted.
    • https://retractionwatch.com/2026/07/30/us-patents-contain-citations-to-retracted-scientific-papers/…

AUGUST EVENTS IN BOSTON

Summer Flicks at the Prudential Center. From July 11 to August 29, the Prudential Center will be showing beloved classics and can’t-miss blockbusters every week in their South Garden. This is free to attend! Click here to see what movies will be shown every week. They will be showing Wicked tonight at 7pm. 

The Great Elephant Migration Sculptures. From August 8 – September 13, stop by the Commonwealth Avenue Mall to see the Great Elephant Migration Sculptures. They will start their journey from The 'Quin House on Fairfield down to Dartmouth. 

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience. Starting today until November 8, Boston Light returns to the Franklin Park Zoo, providing an immersive experience with vibrant lantern displays rooted in ancient Chinese tradition and artistry and interactive activities. Click here for more information about the exhibit and ticket pricing. 

Concerts in the Courtyard. The Central Library in Copley Square has partnered with Berklee College of Music to host live concerts in their McKim Building Courtyard, with this year’s theme being “Revolutionary Ideas.” Registration is not required but seats are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Not near Copley? No worries! Berklee students, faculty, and alumni will be hosting free concerts throughout Boston! You can find their locations here. 

Greenway Food Truck Festival. On August 22, the Rowes Wharf Plaza on The Greenway will be hosting 4 blocks of food trucks, vendors, local breweries, and family-fun activities from 11:00am – 5:00pm. You can RSVP here or just show up! It’s free to all! 

Upcoming Events

Monday, August 17
Start End   Event          
4:00pm 5:00pm SHS & Insurance Webinar for Graduate and Professional Students  
Thursday, September 3
12:45pm 1:45pm Advocacy Program Informational Panel  
Friday, September 4
12:00pm 2:00pm Student Organization Fair  
12:00pm 1:00pm SHS & Insurance Webinar for Graduate and Professional Students  
Wednesday, September 9
3:00pm 5:00pm BU Graduate Student Resource Fair  

Office of Student Affairs

Jill Collins; Assistant Dean for Student Affairs; jcollin3@bu.edu; Calendly
Amber Woods; Associate Dir of Equity, Inclusion & Engagement; amberfw@bu.edu; Calendly
Quincy Gilbert; Assistant Director of Student Engagement; qgilbert@bu.edu; Calendly
Jenna Kim; Office Manager of Student Affairs; jkim15@bu.edu

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