Boston Legal Landscape

A hub of just about everything.

Because this is a major center for law, business, education, medicine, technology, and government, you’ll find an exceptional amount of opportunities to build your professional network and gain hands-on legal experience. Numerous law firms and bar associations call Boston home, the Massachusetts state capitol is here, and you’ll find all levels of the judiciary—from local to the federal First Circuit—represented. The region also ranks as a top hub of high-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. BU Law students enjoy free membership to the Boston Bar Association and an extensive network of BU Law alumni is in the area ready to help you out.

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Bar Associations in Greater Boston

In addition to the Boston Bar Association, there are many lawyer associations in Boston and Massachusetts that offer tremendous networking and career development opportunities.

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