Hometown: Bayside, NY (originally from South Korea)

Why BC Law? BC Law is known for its collaborative and friendly environment, and I wanted to be in a place where I would feel comfortable showing up to class knowing that I was surrounded by good people. I knew that BC Law had a good reputation for employment, and that it also had renowned professors teaching courses I was interested in taking. I also really wanted to experience living in another major city other than New York or DC before I settled down, and Boston seemed like a great choice!

Something I didn't expect: I truly did not expect to make so many amazing friends here. They help keep me accountable and also motivate me to be the best version of myself. In law school, a big part of what keeps you going are the friends you make along the way. BC's collegial environment lends way to incredible bonds that I hope will last beyond law school. 

What do you hope to do after graduation? Ultimately I want to be able to use my legal education to help people who come from similar backgrounds like my mother. Growing up as immigrants, it was hard for her and my late father to find proper legal help due to their language barriers and financial hardship, and watching their struggles with the law inspired me to become a lawyer who could help people like them. I want to equalize the legal field so people from all backgrounds can afford the help they need.

Advice for law school applicants: Trust the process and believe in yourself--you'll end up where you need to end up. You belong in law school because you've worked hard and you deserve to be here!

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Why BC Law? 

Boston is my canvas. Boston is ripe for opportunity. This city is changing right before our eyes, and I want to be part of the brush that paints the future of this city. I would love to continue building upon Boston’s legacy of Black excellence.

Professional opportunities through BC Law?

1L Legal Intern at Fidelity Investments, 1L Legal Intern at NASDAQ, alternative spring break at Disability Rights Louisiana, 2L Summer Associate at Kirkland & Ellis, 3L Legal Extern at The Carlyle Group, BLSA External Vice President (2020-21), Member of NEBLSA and LAHANAS.

How will you apply your education toward the greater good? 

My responsibility is to be a gate opener, not a gatekeeper. I don’t want to just reap the benefits of my foremothers and forefathers. I want to take what I’ve learned from them, pay it forward, and use it. That’s our purpose. Once you attain the knowledge, skills, and opportunities, you shouldn’t hoard it. Let it go so it can do its own work.  

Something you didn’t expect? I went to BC Law thinking I’d go back home and be a trial lawyer, but then I got an opportunity to work on the Ninth Circuit Appellate Program through the school’s Center for Experiential Learning. I realized how rich and diverse the practice of law can really be. 

Why BC Law? Opportunity. BC Law is such a well–established institution, connected to all the top areas of law—big firms, private sector, public sector, judges.

What’s next? I went to Houston to join Susman Godfrey, where I recently made partner and I'm continuing to learn as much as I can about being a good trial lawyer.

Kerry served as the first U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate from 2021 to 2024, and served as the 68th US Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017. He was the Democratic nominee for president of the United States in the 2004 election. He represented Massachusetts for 28 years in the Senate, the last four as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he took a leadership role on key foreign policy and national security issues, among them Afghanistan and Pakistan, nuclear nonproliferation, and global climate change. Kerry chaired the Asia and Middle East subcommittees, where he authored and passed major legislation on international drug trafficking and money laundering, humanitarian aid, and climate change.

Why BC Law? "You can’t study at BC Law and not be forever changed by the difference it makes in your approach to law. You graduate understanding that the law is not just another way of making money; it’s a way you deliver justice and make our society stronger."

Hometown: Boston, MA

Why BC Law? Reputation and location. As a Boston native, I was ready to be back in my hometown and I knew BC Law had a renowned program. I was especially excited about the land and environmental law courses. 

Something you didn’t expect when you got here? I thought it would be difficult returning to school after taking time to work following undergrad. I initially saw law school as a hurdle to get over in order to reach my career goals. To my surprise, I've loved being here. The students, faculty, and opportunities have been incredible.

What do you hope to do when you graduate? I plan to remain in Boston and hope I can make a positive impact on the community that shaped me through my work, pro bono, and mentorship. I know that I will continue learning and growing from the foundation that BC Law has provided me.

Advice for law school applicants? In your application materials, try to tell a story that illustrates both your talent and your humanity. Don't overlook transferable skills you possess that may seem unrelated to law school, they are just as important as your major and test scores. Lastly, keep careful track of the many deadlines for test dates, applications, financial aid, etc. Missing even one can be detrimental.

School you transferred from: New England Law Boston

Why did you decide to transfer? One of the reasons I began my pursuit of a law degree is my interest in Intellectual Property. New England Law gave me a great opportunity to begin that journey, and I am grateful to the faculty and students I met during my time there. However, I believed the best way to maximize my time as a student, and develop to my fullest, meant I needed to pursue my education elsewhere. I wanted to be somewhere connected to the firms that specialize in the area, while also surrounding myself with faculty that could teach me the ins and outs of the different legal fields as they relate to IP.  

Why BC Law? BC Law became the clear choice for several reasons. First, the faculty have a great range of interests and professional backgrounds, and I knew this would lead to a greater diversity in course offerings. Additionally, the faculty to student ratio means the faculty can teach smaller classes and provide more individualized feedback that will help me develop further as an aspiring lawyer. I've already noticed such feedback in my IP Survey course and writing course. Second, the externships and clinics that BC Law has available align well with my interest. Finally, BC Law hosts a plethora of events that would be perfect for developing my professional network and learning all there is about practicing law from the area of public interest, to big law firms, and everything in between. 

What has been your favorite/most interesting experience at BC so far? I applied to be a Staff Editor during my first week at the school, and that has been a great experience. I have already made quick friends with my editorial team, and I am getting an opportunity to aid 1Ls develop their own writing as I aid them in the process of developing a publish-ready work. This has been a very rewarding experience already.

School activities: Thus far, I have joined the IPTF journal, and I have participated in the general IPTF club activities. I recently applied for the clinic programs in the upcoming spring, and I will keep my eyes open for other opportunities to immerse myself in the BC Law community!

What are you planning to do with your degree? In a perfect world, I will take the knowledge I have and help creators protect their brand and creations. I will ideally join a firm and specialize in copyright and trademarks, and perhaps one day find my way back into the classroom. 

School you transferred from: University of Miami School of Law

Why BC Law? I was a BC undergrad and really wanted to return. When I reflect back on my time, I am not only proud of my academic success but more importantly of the relationships I fostered. A lot of the time my peers would reminisce about their 1L year, forgetting I wasn’t here for it. Some even joked that I knew more people in the school than they did, even though they’d been there longer. Thase were the moments and affirmations that validated my choice to transfer...Whether you’re thinking about transferring, in your last semester of your law school career, or just started studying for the LSAT, I hope you fall in love with your law school like I did with BC.

What did you learn from your experience? I can confidently say that BC Law pushed me out of my comfort zone, made me a better student and an overall better person. If you told me before transferring that I would make so many meaningful connections and accomplish all that I did while feeling so supported and loved by the BC Law community, I wouldn’t have believed it. I don’t really know what I expected when I came back to Newton, but if given the chance, I would do it all again.

What has been your favorite/most interesting experience at BC so far? Being a 2020 graduate and due to pandemic disruptions, my makeshift graduation from Boston College undergrad was held in October. A home football game fell on the weekend of my graduation, which meant that I would be surrounded by my law school friends, my undergrad friends, and my family. That night was so special for me, not only because I was finally celebrating a long overdue milestone, but because all the people who make me happy were there for me and were fitting together perfectly. Weirdly enough, I was more shocked by my law school friends being there to celebrate with me, especially since they only had known me for such a short amount of time. Seeing all these people from different parts of my life come together made me realize how lucky I am, and how I had made such important relationships during my short time at BC Law.

School you transferred from: American University Washington College of Law

Why did you decide to transfer? I was in DC when I wanted to be in Boston, and I was managing a long-distance relationship with my partner, who was also in Boston. I decided I needed a change.

Why BC Law? It wasn’t a hard choice, or even one that took me a long time to make. But it was scary. And I didn’t have a single friend at BC when I decided to transfer. So in many ways it was a gamble that I could do it all over again like I had in 1L. But I made wonderful life long friends who are teaching me to be a better person every day. I risked a lot when I transferred, and my gamble paid off in dividends.

Best piece of advice? My last word on my transfer experience to anyone who is considering BC as a second, or even a first, law school, is that when I jumped, the BC Legal Eagle community caught me. And although it took some time for me to feel fully at home, I know that moving back to Boston, going to BC, and choosing to associate myself with our law school’s legacy was the best call I made in a very long time.

School activities (any student orgs, advocacy programs, externships, etc): I BC Law Democrats, 2L moot court competition, BC Legal Service LAB Civil Litigation Clinic

What are you planning to do with your degree? I am working as an Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston.

School you transferred from: William and Mary Law School

Why did you decide to transfer? Firstly, because I wanted to return to the Boston area.  Secondly, because of the opportunity here to participate in advocacy programs and competitions during the second and third year of school, despite not having had that experience during 1L. 

Why BC Law? I attended BC undergrad, where I became familiar with the intangibles that make this University special. BC runs on an unparalleled  investment in its community, which each individual plays a part in. On top of that, the Jesuit tradition runs deep at BC, which I view as an essential component of my legal education. 

What has been your favorite/most interesting experience at BC so far? I enjoyed competing in the BC Mock Trial competition last fall. It was a great way to build my trial skills and also meet BC Law alumni who do trial work (some of the judges were alumni).  

School activities (any student orgs, advocacy programs, externships, etc): Judicial Extern at the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts Spring 2024

What are you planning to do with your degree? After I graduate this spring, I will return to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office as an ADA.

Undergrad: University of Georgia

Why BC Law? Coming from so far away, it was important to me to find a school with a strong sense of community. While touring law schools, BC Law stuck out to me for that very reason. The students, as well as the staff, were inviting and seemed to truly care about your success. The extensive BC community and alumni network gives current students the necessary tools to thrive. BC Law and Boston, in general, have quickly begun to feel like home.

Experiences Between College and Law School: I came straight through undergrad to law school. During undergrad, I worked at a law firm that practiced in taxation, real estate, litigation, and trust and estates. 

Activities at BC Law: Vice President of Business Law Society, IPTF Journal, First Generation Professionals, Women’s Law Society

Employment:
Division of Occupational Licensure (1L Summer)
Garn & Graber (2L Summer)
Wayfair (3L Fall)

Favorite Class: Taxation with Professor Ring

Undergrad: Georgetown University

Why BC Law? As a Boston native and a person with strong community ties in Boston, attending a law school in or relatively close to Boston was a priority. Additionally, whenever I’d ask around, law students or legal professionals,
people would rave about the community at BC Law. I didn’t believe them but now as an aspiring legal eagle, the BC Law community is fantastic. I thought students would be very competitive, I wouldn’t make any friends, and end up ultimately regretting my decision to pursue law school: I was wrong. I’m loving my time at BC Law and very glad I listened to everyone that raved about the BC Law community. Also, the professors are great! They are easy to reach out to and LOVE talking to students. Long story short: I chose BC Law because I wanted to have a great time. This process is so stressful and daunting, but to do that in a space that supports you is priceless.

Experiences Between College and Law School: After graduation, I went to the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. I received a Master of Science in Education focusing on education in Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, a prison located in Philadelphia. I served as a tutor and instructor, working closely with students pursuing their GED and mathematical interests. Additionally, during that time and upon graduating from UPenn, my brothers and I secured a patent that helped us start Light After Death Monuments (LAD). At LAD, we manufacture solar powered illuminated headstones, in addition to selling traditional headstones and flat markers.

Activities at BC Law: Law Student Association President, Black Law Student Association (BLSA), First-Generation Professionals (FGP), Negotiations Competition, Client Counseling, Law Review, & Criminal Law Society

Summer Employment: Todd & Weld LLP (2023), Ropes & Gray (2024)

Favorite Class: Contracts with Professor Hillinger

Undergrad: Boston College, Carroll School of Management

Why BC Law? On top of being one of the top law schools in the nation, I have always heard the Law School prides itself on building an inclusive community to help each student thrive in their journey through law school. My 1L year lived up to that expectation. The professors are the best in their respective fields, my classmates are always willing to lend a helping hand, and the alumni network is present and involved in ensuring a successful launch of your legal career. As a proud triple Eagle, I couldn’t be happier to have chosen BC Law.

Experiences Between College and Law School: I kick-started my career in tax
accounting at PwC in New York before going back home to Puerto Rico (PR) to work on the government’s financial restructuring and bankruptcy process at the PR Financial Oversight and Management Board.

Activities at BC Law: LALSA, Co-President; IPTF Journal, Staff Writer; Negotiations Competition, Semifinalist; LSA, 1L Section Representative 

Summer Employment: The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of
Massachusetts.

Favorite Class: Law Practice with Professor Cohen.

Undergrad: University of Southern California

Why BC Law? BC Law has the perfect balance of academic rigor and a vibrant
community. There are so many opportunities to learn inside and outside of the
classroom, and BC Law fosters a supportive environment for student growth. 

Experiences Between College and Law School:  I went straight through to law
school. During undergrad, I interned at USAID and U.S. Cyber Command.

Activities at BC Law: President of BC Law Impact Blog, VP of South Asian Law Students Association (1L Rep), Business Law Society

Summer Employment: Judicial Intern at U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts

Favorite Class: Property with Professor Lyons

Hometown: West Hartford, CT 

Why BC Law? Two major reasons I chose BC Law relate to quality and geography. The Princeton Review ranked BC as one of the top ten law schools for its faculty—now in my second semester at the school, I can confirm that the professors here are truly excellent. I have also lived in New England for many years, including Boston for quite a few. BC is an outstanding place to learn the law, and it opens doors to a myriad of stellar opportunities here in the northeast, where I plan to stay. 

Best BC Law experience so far? Late in the fall semester, not many weeks before final exams, I had the fortune of a computer crash that resulted in the loss of a sizable batch of my class notes. I told a few classmates about my predicament, and within very little time, one classmate after another came to me to offer their notes, entirely unrequested. This experience was memorable unto itself, but also well represents the environment here at BC. 

Advice for law school applicants? Sit down and carefully read through a United States Supreme Court decision, perhaps a recent one on an issue of some topical interest to you. In law school, you will be dropped right into reading cases from day one. This exercise may be a good way to confirm that you will enjoy the undertaking, and that you will enjoy the law in general. There is a good chance that you will, especially if you are already thinking about applying. 

School you transferred from: Suffolk University Law School  

Why did you decide to transfer? BC Law was my top choice when I initially applied to law school, but unfortunately, I was not accepted the first time. That is the beauty of transferring: you have a second chance!  

Why BC Law? I was drawn to BC’s extensive public interest course offerings, which I knew would set a great foundation for my legal career in the U.S. Coast Guard. I also appreciated BC Law’s Jesuit values, as I felt that they closely aligned with my own personal values.

What has been your favorite/most interesting experience at BC so far? I have loved all my public interest courses! A few of my favorites are Immigration Law, Environmental Law, and International Human Rights Law. 

What are you planning to do with your degree? I will use my degree to be an attorney for the U.S. Coast Guard.  

Hometown: Rochester, MN

Why BC Law? I craved a supportive and encouraging environment where I could fully embrace the academic experience and become the best version of myself. I knew that I would realize my vision at BC Law when I took an impromptu tour one summer and faculty stopped and chatted with me and showed me around. I felt so at ease.

Favorite courses? I find it hard to just choose one because my classes have been so engaging and transformative. I feel like I have a solid legal studies foundation after my first year and can readily pinpoint ways in which I have grown—from reading more efficiently and effectively to sharpening my analytical thinking skills.

Best BC Law experience? I was fortunate to have lunch with Rappaport visiting professor Martin O’Malley, a few other students, and members of the faculty. We discussed the personal and the political, and I walked away with a renewed sense of what public service means to me.

Something you didn’t expect? My professors readily wrote me letters of recommendation for my summer job and fellowship applications. The “open door” policy is not just a theory but reality. The support I have received and the relationships I have forged with faculty are incredibly important to me.

Why BC Law? Having gone to BC for undergrad, I was familiar with the school’s dedication to public service, and BC Law has a great immigration program.

Best BC Law experience? The Immigration Clinic at the Center for Experiential Learning. We took on cases other legal services organizations might not have. BC had a great balance between clinical work and coursework, so we were both learning substantive areas of law and working on individual cases.

How have you used what you learned? On a daily basis, I draw upon what I learned. I still have course materials on the reference shelf above my desk.

Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia

Why BC Law? After Teach for America, I wanted to go to a law school that had a sense of community and could ignite my passion for justice. BC had the academic rigor and it also had heart. Though I’m not Catholic, the Jesuit ideal of service to others resonated with me.  And I visited in late April when everyone was cramming for finals, yet they were genuinely cheering for each other. You can judge a student body based on how charitable they are during finals!

Favorite courses? Evidence and Advanced Evidence: Trial Objections with Prof. Michael Cassidy, and Criminal Procedure with Prof. Robert Bloom. Those courses grounded my sense that I want to do litigation.

Something you didn’t expect? Landing a fellowship with the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at BC.

Involvement: Middle Eastern Law Students Association Co-President, and Business and Law Society Vice President of Alumni Affairs. 

Best thing about BC Law: “The way student affinity groups collaborate with one another and are invested in each other’s success.” 

Background: "My mom couldn’t touch me—I was in a full cast until age five to hold me together because of scoliosis. I got to travel all over for treatment, especially to England. I learned to speak English better than all of my friends at home in Iraq. I’m very privileged that I had the resources to do these things and that my family worked and accepted the idea not to give up on me."

When not at school: "I’m helping out with my mother’s nongovernmental, nonprofit organization, the Iraq Health Aid Organization. Our aid works in different ways to improve health and its determinants in Iraq. We partner with private NGOs in the US and provide a lot of support for economic development."

Historian Richard Beeman called Bilder’s latest book, Madison’s Hand: Revising the Constitutional Convention, “an exceptionally important piece of work that will have a profound impact on all future work on the Constitutional Convention.” It won the 2016 Bancroft Prize and the James C. Bradford Prize, was a finalist for the George Washington Book Prize, and is finalist for the Library of Virginia Literary Award.

In the classroom: Bilder brings her enthusiasm for the law into her classes in trusts and estates, property, and American legal and constitutional history. “It’s important to be serious about serious topics, but I also want to make class fun.”

Why BC Law? “BC Law combines academic excellence with a concern for the whole person. The faculty appreciate that deep connection between engaged teaching and outstanding scholarship, and the small campus encourages a close-knit community.”

Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio

Best BC Law experience? The LAHANAS (Diversity) retreat, which gives students from diverse backgrounds the ability to form meaningful connections with classmates, faculty, and alumni before classes even start. It really helped prime me for 1L year and helped prepare me with workshops and networking opportunities.

Something you didn’t expect? After missing more than a week of 1L classes due to pneumonia, many concerned classmates texted and called me to see if what was wrong and if I needed class notes. 

With all the talk of hyper-competitiveness in law school, I was surprised to see such collaborative and helpful sentiment from my classmates.

Advice for law school applicants? Don’t be discouraged if you don’t know what you want to do yet. The majority of 1Ls don’t. Keep an open mind during law school, and your passion becomes evident through your experience.

She is the author of Immortality and the Law: The Rising Power of the American Dead, appears frequently on the op-ed pages of the New York Times, and is a contributor and commentator to the Washington Post, All Things Considered, New York Review of Books, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and Wall Street Journal.

Her expertise: Philanthropy policy, the rights of the dead, estate taxes, comparative inheritance law, and wealth inequality and taxes.

In the classroom: Madoff calls her teaching approach “friendly Socratic,” engaging students through lots of questions. She is not interested in getting the correct answers, but rather in engaging the students in the process of learning.

Why BC Law? “The BC Law community creates a caring culture felt in a thousand different ways. BC truly puts the student first. Students are the primary focus of every decision, from hiring and tenure to scheduling and administrative matters.”

Hometown: Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Why BC Law? I decided to go to BC Law for its reputation for placement in Big Law firms. I was lucky enough to know what type of law I wanted to go into before entering law school, so I was able to use that to guide my decision, and found that BC Law was the best choice for me. I also loved the idea of being so close to Boston for all the social life and networking benefits that it has to offer.

Something you didn’t expect? I did not expect that my peers would be so invested in helping each other succeed. Not only did my closest friends become moral support, they also became a study group in which we sought to help each other to do as well as possible.

Advice for law school applicants? Live with other law students. It is invaluable to have roommates with whom you can study and talk about your courses and a great way to be held accountable for keeping up with your coursework when you push each other to succeed.

Professional opportunities through BC Law? Career Services does a great job attracting lawyers from diverse firms and nonprofit organizations onto campus. My summer internship at Sheppard Mullin turned into a job after I graduated.

Best BC experience? As a member of the Law Students Association and South Asian Law Students Association, I networked to bring expert practitioners to campus to discuss relevant social and political legal issues. These experiences have prepared me for the real world on the job.

Hometown: Huntington Beach, California

How have you used what you learned? Legal writing and research skills are stressed a lot at BC, and I’ve already seen the benefits of that in my summer work.

Why BC Law? There are so many ways to be involved in the campus community, to pursue the things that interest you, and maybe to try something new as well. For example, I’m interested in criminal law, so I’ve stayed involved through the BC Innocence Program. In Fall 2016, I’ll be in the Prosecution Clinic.

The author of Global Justice and International Economic Law: Three Takes, Garcia has traveled the world over, studying, teaching, and lecturing.

In the classroom: Garcia chooses to teach through discussion and student involvement, encouraging conversation and intellectual risk-taking. “I’ve never worked with a better blend of ability, humanity, and personality,” he says. “I’d like to think that students feel respected as people, as future lawyers, and as thinking members of society.”

His expertise: Garcia helps students identify appropriate summer and externship opportunities in his area of expertise, international economic relations. “I want to help them chart a course towards that dream job. As the network of BC students I’ve trained who land these jobs grows larger, the momentum builds on itself in a very exciting way.”

Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado

Something you didn’t expect? BC Law has the reputation of being a friendly place. I was skeptical, but the mentality at BC tends to be, “we’re in this together” rather than, “you all are competition.” Classmates help one another, creating a positive and effective learning environment.

Professional opportunities through BC Law? I spent my spring break doing pro bono work at Greater Boston Legal Services. I had never worked in any kind of legal environment.

We were able to help real clients and it gave me a sense of what to expect in future legal positions.

Advice for law school applicants? Trust yourself. I was incredibly nervous going to my first classes because I didn’t feel qualified to be in law school. I majored in psychology and performed around the world in Disney On Ice. There is no right or wrong way into law school as long as you are passionate about this career choice. No matter your background or prior experience, BC Law will teach you everything you need to know to succeed. 

Specializing in corporate law and securities regulation, Jones explores the development of legal systems that will motivate corporate officials to further the interests of corporations and their constituencies rather than their own. She addresses these issues in her scholarship and on her blog, Corporate Law and Democracy.

Her expertise: Jones is a frequent commentator on corporate law, securities law, and the recent financial crisis and has appeared at numerous conferences. Recent articles include “Unfit for Duty: The Officer and Director Bar as a Remedy for Fraud” (University of Cincinnati Law Review).

In the classroom: "Advising clients requires knowledge, skill, and good judgment. A clear understanding of the policy tensions within a legal regime is essential to developing the good judgment necessary to help guide a client’s actions.”

Hometown: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Claim to fame? Carney has litigated more than 200 jury trials, including the cases of some of the region’s most notorious criminals: Massachusetts abortion-clinic  shooter John Salvi, terrorist Tarek Mehanna, and, perhaps most famously, Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger.

What do colleagues say? Professor Robert Bloom ’71, described Carney this way: “When you’re a criminal trial lawyer—prosecutor or defense—you’re buying into the adversarial system. That’s what makes Jay Carney such a professional and so well-respected among his peers: He’s interested in being an effective advocate.”

Hometown: Albany, NY

Favorite course? Civil Procedure—I saw how the rules of litigation can have a heavy influence on the outcome of a case, arguably more of an influence than the substantive law.  

Best BC Law experience? I went on the BC Law pro bono trip to Arizona, explored the state, and worked for the Navajo Nation. I formed lifelong bonds with my team, learned about the political struggles and injustices facing the Navajo Nation, and witnessed life on a reservation. 

Professional opportunities through BC Law? I worked with a burgeoning cannabis company. I never imagined that I’d get to help a new business get off the ground with my own legal research and predictions. It’s incredible to get this hands-on experience in a booming industry that’s taking the country by storm.  

What’s the best thing about practicing law? Law touches everything. No matter what you do in the world, the law will be involved in some way. As lawyers, we can use the law to shape society and the future of our species. 

Perju was appointed by the President of Romania to the Presidential Commission on Constitutional Reform. He was awarded the Ius Commune Prize for “Reason and Authority in the European Court of Justice” and his paper “Cosmopolitanism and Constitutional Self-Government” was selected for presentation at the Yale/Stanford Junior Faculty Forum.

His expertise: Perju’s interests are the law of the European Union, comparative constitutional law and theory, international and comparative law, and jurisprudence.

In the classroom: “It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to witness my students’ first encounter with questions, puzzles, and topics that have been in my mind for many years.”