My first month of law school felt like a whirlwind. The dense readings, countless panel discussions, lengthy case briefs, innumerable networking events, late nights and early mornings, all while navigating the transition from small Midwest suburbs to the big city, has certainly tested my will despite the infancy of my law school journey. As the saying goes, however, pressure is a privilege. It truly is a blessing to be living out an answered prayer. Despite the many moving parts, I’ve found solace in the moments of stillness (although rare) where I am able to reflect on the journey to get where I am today. More importantly, those moments allow me to refocus my attention to the core of my “why” when it comes to law school.
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Finding Belonging at BC Law
What does it mean to belong? Belonging would seem to imply a level of mutuality. I belong to you, and as such, you belong to me. While I’m quite acquainted with change and relocation, there seems to be a hardened insularity particular to Boston, with BC Law as its microcosm. As I struggle to assimilate into the social environment on campus, it has become increasingly obvious that belonging might not be so reciprocal after all. In these first few weeks, I find myself shoving into a cultural and regional crowd that seems not only cold, but indifferent to my presence. So, how do I foster a sense of belonging among younger, mostly non-People-of-Color, Massachusetts locals?
Continue readingBLSA and BAN’s Welcome Back BBQ
On Sunday, August 30, BC Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA), in collaboration with the Black Alumni Network (BAN), kicked off the academic year with our annual Welcome Back BBQ.
Continue reading“Our Job Is Not to Simply Observe the Fire, but to Bring Warmth”
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 readingFinding Community: A Year in BLSA
From 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 readingFor Veterans, Community is Everything: Finding a Home at BC Law
Today’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.
Continue readingIs Law School the Ultimate Endurance Test?
I recently received a call from a recruiter with the Marines assessing my interest and eligibility for their law student program. After candidly informing the recruiter that I have never done a single pull-up in my entire life (this was in response to a question; I would not have offered this information unprompted), he asked me how fast I could run three miles. The answer is that I would never voluntarily put myself in a situation that requires running three consecutive miles.
Continue readingOpening Doors with Alumni: Meet Joshua Williams
There are numerous roads to law school, and no one-size fits all path to a successful legal career. Follow along with our series highlighting BC Law students and how they got here!
Previous entries: Sara Womble (Winston Salem, NC); Elias Massion (Nashville, TN); Samina Gagné (London);Alvin Synarong (Murfreesboro, Tennessee); Ruchita Jain (Edina, Minnesota); Nicole Bauer (Michigan);Carlos Robles-Cruz (Puerto Rico); Taha Din (Naperville, IL); Timothy St. Pierre (Brunswick, Maine); Tobias Wilcken Jørgensen LLM ’25 (Denmark); Leena Assad (Dracut, MA).
Name: Joshua Williams
Hometown: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in marketing from Saint Leo University in 2020; master’s degree in management from Harvard University in 2022
Love, Actually: 1L Lifesavers
Eternal January has ended, and Forever February has entered the picture. This winter has been particularly brutal, and, at least according to the baseless claims of that godforsaken groundhog, spring is still a long way off. Yet, sandwiched in the middle of what may be the dreariest month of the year is one of my favorite commercialized holidays: Valentine’s Day.
Continue readingA Tool for Accountability and Justice: Meet Leena Alasaad
There are numerous roads to law school, and no one-size fits all path to a successful legal career. Follow along with our series highlighting BC Law students and how they got here!
Previous entries: Sara Womble (Winston Salem, NC); Elias Massion (Nashville, TN); Samina Gagné (London);Alvin Synarong (Murfreesboro, Tennessee); Ruchita Jain (Edina, Minnesota); Nicole Bauer (Michigan);Carlos Robles-Cruz (Puerto Rico); Taha Din (Naperville, IL); Timothy St. Pierre (Brunswick, Maine); Tobias Wilcken Jørgensen LLM ’25 (Denmark).
Name: Leena Alasaad
Hometown: Dracut, Massachusetts
Educational Background: Undergraduate degree in Political Science, with a minor in Philosophy and Law, University of Massachusetts Boston
