Visits, Tours & Events
To learn more about what life is like at BU Law, we invite you to visit the school. Please review the below opportunities to interact with the BU Law community, both virtually and in person.
We have compiled a variety of resources that will help you get a sense of our facilities, the campus, and the City of Boston. Take a virtual tour of the law complex, view resources about living in Boston as a law student, explore the neighborhoods that our students call home, and see the law school’s central location on BU’s campus.
Diversity Law Day
Are you thinking about law school? Join us for this special event to learn about admissions and the student experience. You will attend a mock class, learn about admissions and financial aid, and interact with diverse BU Law students, faculty, and staff. All are welcome.
Register Here!
The day will run from 10 am-2:30 pm and will be on campus. The schedule will include:
Admissions & Financial Aid Session
Remarks from Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig
Student Affinity Groups Panel
Mock Class
Please email Chloe Mathews, Sr. Associate Director of Admissions & Diversity Initiatives, at chloeam@bu.edu with any questions.
Prospective Student Webinars
Join us virtually to learn more about BU Law and the admissions process. Register below!
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Register Here
These sessions will be held live on Zoom and will not be recorded.
If you have any questions, please contact us at bulawadm@bu.edu.
Prospective Student Open Houses
Join us in person to learn more about BU Law and the admissions process. Register below!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Register Here
Guided Tours
During the academic year, and on occasional dates in the summer, we offer guided tours of the law school led by current JD students.
Between mid-May and the end of August, guided tours will be led by a BU Law admissions officer.
You can sign up for a guided tour through November 27th here.
Guided tours are available December 2-5. Please email us at bulawadm@bu.edu for details and to register.
When we do not have a scheduled tour, we encourage you to visit the JD Admissions Office during regular business hours to pick up a self-guided tour packet.
If you have any questions, please contact us at bulawadm@bu.edu.
*Please note that the Law Complex is locked after 5:00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
BU Law on the Road
Please visit our Recruitment Calendar page here to see if we will be in an area near you.
Boston Area Law Schools Virtual Panel Series
Join representatives from Boston University School of Law, Boston College Law School, Northeastern University School of Law, and Suffolk University Law School for a series of panels on the admissions and application process.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Current Student Q&A
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Register Here
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Admissions
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Register Here
Thursday, February 13, 2025 – What Now: The Waitlist
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Register Here
Class Visits
Registration is required and space is limited. We kindly ask that students sit in on one class each. If you are interested in registering for a class visit, please contact us at bulawadm@bu.edu to let us know which day, time, and class you are interested in attending.
Class visit availability will begin Monday, September 16th and end on Friday, November 22nd. Note: Tuesday, October 15th follows a Monday schedule.
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11:00am-12:15pm
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Connect With a Current Student
Please visit our Admissions Ambassadors page here for information on connecting with current JD students about life at BU Law.
Appointments
If you are interested in speaking with an admissions counselor, please email bulawadm@bu.edu to schedule a meeting in advance. These informational meetings are not evaluative interviews and generally last up to twenty minutes.
LLM Applicants
If you would like an individual meeting with an LLM admissions representative, please contact Graduate Admissions at bullm@bu.edu or 617-353-5323. We’ll be happy to schedule an appointment for you to meet with us. For more information on the LLM application process, please review the Graduate Programs admissions page.
Weather Cancellation Information
In case of inclement weather, please check the BU homepage for any closings or delays. Tours will not take place when the University is closed. BU Law Admissions is not responsible for changes or cancellations to this schedule.