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Many students choose Boston University School of Law for its 鈥渞eputation for excellence in teaching and the wide array of experiential opportunities available,鈥� which includes clinics and practicums, externships, and courses that simulate real-life legal work. As one student elaborates, the 鈥渧ariety of doctrinal and experiential classes offered鈥llowed me to gain substantive knowledge in my practice area [and]鈥ave me insight into the practical realities of transactional practice.鈥� Another student adds, 鈥淚 have had a phenomenal academic experience through extensive corporate law courses and practice courses, including contract drafting, a VC simulation course, and a start-up clinic.鈥�

For many students, the real standout is the professors. Most of the professors 鈥渕ake efforts to get to know students and really help them along their law school journey.鈥� Another student adds that 鈥渁t BU, the professors aren鈥檛 just there to do their research or gain clout; they are there to teach.鈥� Other frequently cited benefits of the school are the facilities and campus. Students note that 鈥渢he facilities are great,鈥� including the 鈥減ractice courtrooms and brand-new lecture halls.鈥� In addition, the 鈥渓ibrary is robust鈥� and students praise the knowledgeable library staff who 鈥渁re able to answer any question.鈥� Among the school鈥檚 strengths is 鈥渁ccess to Boston-area employers.鈥� BU has a 鈥済ood reputation with law firms,鈥� which can help lead to 鈥渁 well-paying job after graduation.鈥� It also 鈥渉as an extensive alumni network鈥� with over 25,000 people.

Some students say the school 鈥渢ends to be cliquey,鈥� while others find it to be a 鈥渃ollaborative atmosphere鈥� that 鈥渋s not overly competitive.鈥� One student explains the dynamic by saying, 鈥淥f course, some students can be a little less friendly, but for the most part, both upperclassmen and 1L students are more than willing to support each other by sharing encouragement, resources that they find, and time for conversations and mentorship.鈥� Another adds, 鈥淭he social life is available to those who want to participate, but many students are comfortable being friendly in the classroom and living their own lives on the weekends.鈥� Students appreciate that the school 鈥渄oes an excellent job of providing spaces and times to mix with the entire school body, allowing people to mingle and meet.鈥� The school also hosts multiple professional networking events with 鈥渁n array of employers from Big Law firms to PI offices.鈥� Overall, the school has a 鈥渃ollegial, cooperative culture鈥� and is 鈥渇ocused on skills development.鈥�