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#J. D. Student Central

Boston University School of Law offers three programs that examine the intriguing world of the legislative process.

• American Legislative Practice focuses on teaching students how to apply legal theory to help clients advance a bill or project.
• The Africa i-Parliaments Clinic gives students the opportunity to draft bill language and produce research reports in support of the African Parliamentary Knowledge Network (APKN).
• Semester-in-Practice, Government Lawyering Program (Washington, D.C.) Students spend a semester working at a government office in Washington. Examples include opportunities with the staff of a Congressional committee or subcommittee, in the legal office of an administrative agency, or with a federal board/commission.

Students interested in the legislative process will have a tremendous learning experience in any of the programs. The projects in the programs encompass a wide range of substantive issues and we recommend the clinics for any student with a specific subject area interest, whether it be Intellectual Property, Health Law, Environmental Law, Civil Rights or countless other areas.

Statutes and regulations have become central to lawyers work in the private sector as well as the public. Private lawyers not only advise clients on existing law but also draft and comment on changes in the law during the legislative process. Alumni of the Legislative Clinics now work in every practice setting, including large and small law firms and corporate law departments. Many report that their experience in the Legislative Clinics was the chief topic of their interviews for private sector positions.

The information contained in this site will give you an idea of the range of possibilities offered by the legislation clinics. We are confident that you will find the projects to be exciting. If, after exploring this site, you still have questions about the legislation clinics, please feel free to Professor Sean Kealy .

Clinical Associate Professor of Law

A.B. Hamilton College

M.G.A. University of Pennsylvania, Fels Institute of Government