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2025 Rappaport Fellows

Three BC Law students among twelve fellows in Mass. state and local government internships in public policy.

Immigration's Historical Moment

Rappaport Center presents experts who offer nuanced views of immigration and sanctuary that help explain the current situation.

Healthcare Crisis

Healthcare experts sat on a Rappaport panel recently to discuss issues regarding the growing demand for emergency care, and the system that can't catch up.

Protecting Consumers

Former director of the CFPB explains the achievements of an agency whose loss could threaten the stability of millions of Americans.

BC Law Magazine's Winter Edition

Features include the stunning, unprecedented outcome of a foster care case handled by Erica Brody ’11, and alumni as major players in sports law, among others.

Survivor Advocacy

Rappaport panelists share policy reform efforts that center the voices and experiences of sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.

Teo to Lead Rappaport Center

Amanda Teo assumes the role of Executive Director of the Rappaport Center after the retirement of Lissy Medvedow.

Helping Hands

Public officials and on-the-ground workers discuss intiatives that assist formerly incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts.

Equality Defenders

GLAD attorneys are unwavering in their commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ rights.

Election Talk

Rappaport panel discusses the complexities of safeguarding democracy and maintaining a peaceful electoral process.

Will Democracy Endure?

Genevieve Nadeau explains the threats to America's fundamental freedoms and offers advice on how to preserve them.

The State of Civil Gideon

Rappaport panel says need for right to counsel is still strong in family, housing, immigration, and juvenile law cases.

Wanted: Good Lawyers

Leaders in the movement to engage communities in addressing environmental injustice seek the help of advocates respectful of residents' wisdom.

Climate Injustice Solution

Rappaport Senior Fellow points to community engagement to protect the vulnerable in the current environmental crisis.

New Rappaport Fellows

Twelve students, including two from BC Law, receive prestigious summer internships in state and local government offices from Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy.

The Heart of the Matter

Rappaport panel discusses new strategies to deal with the legal system's failures in cases of domestic abuse.

The Facial Recognition Conundrum

Is this something to welcome or to fear? Experts offer perspectives on outcomes, pro and con thus far.

Migration Issues Are Solvable

Rappaport panelists offer a broad view of the challenges for migrants and communities but also provide insights into how to meet those challenges.

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How About ‘Dem Celtics?: Understanding Sports and Their Civic Impact with the Boston Celtics Foundation

By: Jack Slania, 2025 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy When I moved to Massachusetts for college eight years ago, I knew (for better or for worse) that I was heading ...

August 07, 2025

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What Does Gideon’s Promise Demand? A Visit to the Committee for Public Counsel Services

By: Devin MacGoy, 2025 Rappaport Fellow in Law & Public Policy There is a lot more to public defense than meets the eye. Last week the Rappaport Center fellows visited the...

August 04, 2025

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Who Elected You? A Field Guide to Boston City Hall

By: Bridget Silveira and Emily Wu, 2025 Rappaport Law & Policy Fellows The Brutalist-style architecture of Boston City Hall may not always convey the warmth and energy of ...

July 29, 2025

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