Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Honor Every Voice.

At md传媒国产剧 College Law School, we are known for our supportive and inclusive community, open to all. As a central part of our Jesuit, Catholic mission, people from all backgrounds are celebrated for their unique perspectives and experiences. In this current moment, we鈥檙e inspired by our students, faculty, and alumni who are using their voices in pursuit of justice鈥攊n and out of the courtroom.听

A Commitment to Inclusion

“A commitment to diversity is a cherished part of our holistic approach to education. A truly just intellectual community embraces and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, recognizing the value in every voice.”

Odette Lienau, Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean, md传媒国产剧 College Law School

Inclusive Excellence

Our community is diverse鈥攊n backgrounds, interests, and experiences. Discover what BC Law students and alumni are like, where they work, and what they do, on campus and beyond.

Black History at BC Law

In partnership with the Black Law Students Association and the Black Alumni Network, we have launched a website focused on Black history at BC Law, with an interactive timeline, video interviews, profiles and photo galleries,听BC Law Magazine听stories, a tribute to Professor Emerita and BAN co-founder Ruth-Arlene Howe 鈥�74, and much more.听The site captures the rich history and important contributions of Black students, alumni, faculty and staff to the life of the Law School and the profession.

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Events & Initiatives

Events

BC Law DEI

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DEIB Committee

BC Law has a standing Committee that works to effect positive change around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging for all. The Committee includes members of the faculty and staff, and works hand-in-hand with the student community.
BC Public Interest Law Foundation

PILF is a student-run organization that focuses on making public interest law more accessible to听all听BC Law students.听Members of the PILF Board organize events, fundraise,听and engage in alumni outreach to foster a culture of public interest at BC.听General members of PILF are encouraged to attend events, participate in volunteer opportunities, and engage in public service with the support of PILF stipends.
Working Group Events

The PILF DEI team holds programs and facilitates conversation about discrimination and its intersections with听public interest law.
Critical Perspectives in Law & Professional Identity

As part of the 1L program, BC Law includes a course that introduces students to a core set of critical perspectives that will help them think about the role of race, gender, identity, wealth, and power in the law, in the law school, and in their own professional formation.

BC Law Student Organizations

All BC Law student organizations are open to all BC Law students.

LAHANAS

LAHANAS

LAHANAS is the听umbrella student organization of BC Law鈥檚 affinity groups that have a particular focus on historically underrepresented populations. LAHANAS, open to all members of the Law School who seek community within these groups, assists students in their transition to the Law School.

See all our student organizations