The following is a lightly edited version of BC’s Law Student Association President Commencement speech, delivered on May 22 by Mike Jean-Louis ’26.
Good morning to our faculty, our staff, our families, our friends, and most importantly, the extraordinary Class of 2026. Forgive me, if my voice is a little wobbly, I’m a little nervous. You would think after three years of cold calls this wouldn’t phase me. But this feels a little different.
Continue readingWith the last set of exams of my law school career approaching, I recall overhearing a conversation by two students stating that they wish they were geniuses. I completely agree. It would be nice to have a mind that reads a fact pattern once and spots every issue instantly while simultaneously drafting a well written IRAC (preferably IRAHNC) argument. Who wouldn’t want to join the Order of Coif without breaking a sweat? If this thought has creeped into your mind while you are outlining at 2 AM, don’t worry. I’ve done the research into becoming a genius and put it into practice for both of us. The answer lies in a three-step process that requires isolation, introspection, and creation.
Continue readingThis guest post by BC Law Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Daniel Lyons first appeared in the AEIdeas Blog.
Last week, I explained why many generative AI outputs constitute speech that warrants First Amendment protection. This post explores the ramifications of that conclusion. Importantly, this protection does not mean chatbots are immune from liability. Courts, litigants, and regulators still have meaningful tools to address the consequences of generative AI activity. The key question is not whether AI speech can be regulated, but what the regulation seeks to do and what effect enforcement would have on speech interests.
Continue readingFrom my very first day on BC Law’s campus, during our LAHANAS Retreat, I remember being greeted by members of this year’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) E-Board—within seconds of stepping into the East Wing. What stood out to me in that moment was the warmth and genuine joy in their welcome. It was a simple moment—a seemingly minor interaction, but one that had a significant impact. In that moment, any uncertainty I felt walking into a new environment gave way to a sense that I belonged.
Continue readingWhen I arrived at BC, I thought I had a clear idea of what my first year would demand: a ton of reading, writing and studying. What I didn’t expect was how much 1L would reshape not just how I think, but how I understand uncertainty, failure, and growth.
Continue readingI learned a lot running the BC Law 5k last spring. I learned a lot during my 1L year. What I did not expect was how my 2L year and my ongoing 5k training would mirror each other. Last year, I simply celebrated finishing the 5k. Everyone tells you “you just need to finish 1L.” 2L is a new task. Not just finish, but improve and develop.
Continue readingHi future Legal Eagles,
I’m so excited you decided to join us this Fall. BC Law has truly been the best decision I’ve ever made (so far), and I’m sure many of you will share my sentiments.
But let’s talk logistics.
Continue readingI have been a proud Luddite against social media ever since Instagram, Snapchat, and other platforms have captured the attention of my generation. Those around me know to avoid the topic if they do not want to listen to a condescending rant that reminds them of their grandmother. I begrudgingly maintain a Linkedin account, but other than that, I try to stay true to my belief that social media should play an extremely limited role, if any, in our society. My initial convictions about this subject began after listening to Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at NYU, give a lecture connecting the youth mental health crisis to the prevalent usage of smartphones and social media among Gen Z. Many of my psychology classes and internship experiences during my undergrad years reaffirmed these beliefs, and I have not shut up about it since.
Continue readingBefore you ask, yes. I am still technically a 1L, which makes writing something like this feel a little premature. But as the semester starts to wind down (26 days left but who’s counting, right?), I have found myself reflecting more than I expected.
Continue readingToday’s guest post was written by 3L Joshua Little.
When people sign up for the military, they’re signing up for two major life changes. The first one is obvious: you’re joining the military and leaving everything behind. The second one is a later realization: you are leaving the military and leaving everything behind… again. Most advice you receive focuses on practical considerations, like finding a job or going back to school. Those matter, but they miss something deeper. Leaving the military is not just a career change. It is the loss of a community that shaped every part of your life.
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