From: Student Affairs Date: June 20, 2025 Subject: On the Docket - 6/20/25
Dear students,
As promised, we're sending you On the Docket monthly this summer. We were excited to send good wishes in celebration of Juneteenth yesterday, Pride all month and the fun challenges that come with putting your studies into practice in your summer work. While we continue to celebrate all of those things and many other little joys, we also want to acknowledge that the latest Supreme Court decision to uphold state bans on gender affirming care for youth, immediately followed by the announcement that the National Suicide Hotline (988) will no longer provide specialized support to LGBTQIA+ callers, may be causing extra anger, fear and sadness for many of us. We are taking comfort in knowing that BU, BU Law and Massachusetts remain committed to supporting the health of our whole community, including our LGBTQIA+ community. Here are some of the resources available to support your physical and mental health:
Student Health Services is the on campus health center for all Boston University students, regardless of your insurance. They are committed to providing high quality healthcare, inclusive of people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. This includes gender affirming care on campus and referrals to experts in the community.
Behavioral Medicine - soon to be Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) - provides mental health care, including 24-7 emergency response. They also offer groups and workshops.
SARP(soon to be Survivor Advocacy, Response and Prevention) - For those seeking support for trauma, SARP is an additional resource to support your mental health.
Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition (MTPC): is committed to building broad-based community power across Massachusetts by supporting leaders, coalitions, and inclusive participation. Grounded in shared history and community voices—from elders to youth—MTPC strives to evolve thoughtfully and stay accountable to the communities it serves. You can learn more about their gender-affirming care and advocacy programs in the hyperlink above.
We also take great comfort in knowing that even when our legal system generates decisions that may not reflect our values, there are lawyers ready and able to respond. Continuing to invest in your own well-being, education and legal experience is one of the best things you can do now so that you can join those fights later.
Student Affairs remains available to you this summer! For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to any one of us. Our contact information is at the bottom of the newsletter. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus in August!
Announcements/Deadlines
2Ls & 3Ls: November MPRE Accommodation Applications - Due before July 30. The last 2025 administration of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) will occur on November 13-14th. Students applying for an MPRE exam accommodation must submit their accommodation application before July 30th. An applicant for the MPRE must have their accommodation approved before completing the MPRE registration (deadline September 25, 2025). Successfully passing the MPRE is a bar admission requirement for almost all jurisdictions. Please email Associate Dean Muir (gmmuir@bu.edu) with any questions about the accommodations process for the MPRE.
3Ls: CA Bar Applicants - File the Moral Character Application ASAP. All applicants for the California bar are encouraged to submit the Moral Character Applicationbefore the start of their 3L year. Review of this application takes several months and can delay bar admission if submitted with the bar exam application. If you have questions about the Moral Character Application, please contact Mark Fong (markfong@bu.edu), AE Fellow or Associate Dean Muir (gmmuir@bu.edu).
ALL: Student Health Services Department Name Changes as of July 1.
Behavioral Medicine will be renamed Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)—a name and acronym widely recognized across higher education for mental health centers.
Sexual Assault Response & Prevention will become Survivor Advocacy, Response & Prevention (SARP) to better reflect that SARP services support all students who have experienced a traumatic event, not just those affected by sexual violence.
These updates will align with the launch of a new SHS website coming this July! All BU students are able to access all resources at Student Health Services resources regardless of your health insurance provider.
ALL: Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21! Join the City of Boston for a Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park from 11:00am - 7:00pm! Enjoy picnics, barbecues, music, dancing and more at the Shattuck Picnic Grove and all over the park. Click here for more information.
ALL: BU Food Pantry to Reopen on Monday, June 23! To find more resources, location of the Food Pantry, and how to place an order, you can go to their website here.
ALL: Boston Park Fitness Series is Back! The Boston Parks Fitness Series offers free fitness programming in Boston parks, both in-person and virtual. Visit their website to see what classes are being offered. Everyone is welcome, regardless of fitness level.
