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Welcome to BC Law! We are standing in the heart of campus, with views of the Stuart House Administrative building, Law Library, East Wing, Barat House and Trinity Chapel. We are excited to show you around, and tell you more about what makes us a truly unique place to study law.
Before you get started, let me explain the many ways you can explore our beautiful space.
-You can click on the forward facing arrow to start walking around.
-You can jump to the next stop by clicking on the "Next" button.
-Now, if you already know where you want to go, you can select any location by using the list OR by clicking directly on the map.
-Lastly, remember that you can explore any particular location in more detail by clicking the supplemental icons.
Smith Wing
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To your left is our Stuart House administrative building, with dean's offices and other departments, faculty offices, classrooms and cafeteria. Our professors have an "open-door" policy. Students can stop by and seek professional or personal advice. Your first year, you are assigned a faculty advisor and student mentor.
Directly in front of you is the Smith Wing, housing our Center for Experiential Learning, which includes our 'in-house' law firm: BC Legal Services LAB. Our Semester-in-Practice programs and other externships allow students to work in Boston or elsewhere around the world and receive credit, and our advocacy programs give students the chance to compete at local and national levels.
Centers and Institutes
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BC Law has a vibrant campus environment and a rich intellectual tradition that extends far beyond the classroom. The Rappaport Center for Law & Public Policy provides 12 fellowships to local law students each year and hosts dozens of important events, as well as visiting professors and scholars. Students can also get involved in the Center for Human Rights, and the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy, participate in our Program on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Forum on Philanthropy, or Legal History Roundtable, among others. Over 200 events are held on campus each year.
East Wing
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The East Wing is the centerpiece of a connected series of buildings from the Law Library to Stuart House and the Smith Wing. The East Wing houses some of our largest classrooms, as well as our Academic Success Program, faculty offices, meeting rooms, and spaces dedicated to public service initiatives and student organizations. It also houses the Career Services Office, one of the very best of its kind in the country, with highly trained and skilled staff dedicated to counseling students, offering programming on skills such as networking, resume building and interviewing, and helping students find the career path right for them.
Law Library
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The Law Library is one of our newest and most technologically advanced buildings. Home to research, educational, and technology support, students can access both common and rare collections. The Library also provides legal research instruction and supports scholarship, teaching, and our law reviews. We provide over 500,000 volumes and more than 400 online databases. Students can reserve one of our 10 group study rooms or use our spacious carrels, tables, and comfortable seating to prepare for classes and exams. They can also take breaks in our meditation room, where we hold weekly group sessions, or use our new sleep pods to get a break from studying.
Getting Around
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At our nearby Chestnut Hill campus, BC Law students have access to everything a top-ranked university can offer. A short shuttle ride away, the Boston College Chestnut Hill campus has beautiful libraries and study spaces, brand new recreation facilities, multiple BC dining locations, Alumni Stadium and Conte Forum sporting events, and the BC bookstore. There is also a Green Line train stop, where students can easily access downtown Boston. A dedicated shuttle line runs every half hour between the Newton and Chestnut Hill campuses.
Campus Recreation
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The Connell Recreational Center is the newest amenity available to Boston College students. The 244,000 square foot building offers beautiful, flexible spaces for exercise and group sports. It includes a fitness center, rock climbing wall, jogging track, aquatics center, wood-floor basketball courts, tennis courts, multi-activity courts, multi-purpose rooms for spin, yoga, and fitness classes, and more.
Student Life - Culture and Resources
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Boston College students have much more to explore on University campuses. Just across the square from the Connell Recreation Center is Robsham Theater, a 570 seat facility for used for plays, events and exhibits. Across Commonwealth Avenue on the Brighton Campus is the McMullen Museum of Art, a stunning facility used for art exhibits and function spaces. And no one should miss the breathtaking Bapst Library, regularly cited as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
Where We Live - Housing and Local Neighborhoods
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While we do not offer on campus housing, there are plenty of rental options available close to campus. Newton neighborhoods put students near a range of restaurants, shopping, and affordable parking. It's also quiet—making it most amenable to studying. Other nearby communities where students frequently live are Cleveland Circle, Allston-Brighton, and Brookline. The Chestnut Hill neighborhood is another popular spot, and includes the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, a place to jog, or just sit and enjoy the view.
City of Newton / Boston
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The City of Newton offers many opportunities for law students. Comprised of 13 villages, all of them unique, Newton is full of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, without the overwhelming "big city" feel. Newton Centre is less than a mile from the BC Law campus, and its many restaurants, diners and pubs offer the chance for a quick bite or a longer social meal. Less than 10 miles away is downtown Boston, a cosmopolitan hub of business, innovation and government, with endless opportunities for law students to learn by doing--and to find some time to relax and enjoy a show or visit a museum.
