From: Student Affairs Date: September 4 Subject: On the Docket - 9/4/26
Announcements/Deadlines
ENJOY THE LONG WEEKENED!
ALL: Front doors will be swipe access starting September 8 to the BU Community. If you do not have a Terrier card, please reach out to their office at tco@bu.edu or 617-353-9966. Their office hours are Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm (except on observed University holidays) and are located at 25 Buick St. First Floor (Housing Office).
2Ls & 3Ls: Will you help select the next generation of BU Law professors? If you are willing to serve in this leadership role, please review the requirements carefully and complete this quick survey by Friday, September 18 at NOON. Faculty interviews begin as soon as September 23, 2026, and will be scheduled on a rolling basis. NB: only 2L and 3L students are eligible to serve as Student Representatives to the Faculty Appointments Committee during the fall term.
ALL: Labor Day Library Hours. The Library will be open during Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September, 5 – Monday, September 7 from 10:00am – 6:00pm. To find more information on Library hours, please click here.
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. Developed by NCBE, the MPRE is required for admission to the bars of all but two US jurisdictions (Wisconsin and Puerto Rico). Please contact Tigran Eldred at eldredt@bu.edu for questions.
ALL: Explore BU Law’s new Artificial Intelligence Resources website! It is your one-stop source for AI in law school and legal practice. Find information about AI tools available to students at no additional cost, including Harvey, Legora, Clearbrief, TerrierGPT, and more. You’ll also find BU and BU Law AI policies, practical guidance on responsible use, real-world AI mishaps in legal practice, links to tutorials and trainings, and curated resources to help students use AI effectively and ethically.
1Ls: Professional Attire Grant. Students interested in applying for a professional attire grant should review the email from Cheryl Constantine (bulawaid@bu.edu) dated August 11, 2026, and to apply by the September 11 deadline.
ALL: Sign Up for Friday Connections! This program encourages BU Law students to explore Boston while building connections within the law school community. Student Affairs will randomly select 10 students who sign up to participate, with 1–2 faculty/staff members joining each outing. All expenses are covered by Student Affairs. For our September outing, we’re taking a group of students on a historic tour of Boston's Nubian Sq with Live Like a Local Tours on Friday, 9/25, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments from a local vendor will be provided. We’ll meet in the Atrium at 3 pm, then take the MBTA to the location. Click here for a chance to attend! We’ll notify you by 9/17 if you’re selected or on the waitlist. Please email amberfw@bu.edu with questions regarding this program.
