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The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at Boston College Law School galvanizes the region’s policy makers and thought leaders to engage in dynamic discussions on critical public policy issues through the Rappaport Distinguished Public Policy Series. The discussions include forums, conferences, and symposia to address societal issues with leaders from government, business, academe, and the

nonprofit world. To inspire future public policy leaders, the Rappaport Center also runs the Rappaport Fellows Program which provides funded summer internships for 12 exceptional law students from Boston College Law School, Boston University School of Law, Harvard University Law School, Northeastern University School of Law, Suffolk University Law School, New England School of Law, the University of Massachusetts School of Law, and Western New England University School of Law. These law students are offered opportunities to experience the complexities and rewards of public policy work and public service at the highest levels of state and local government. The program includes coveted summer internships, during which students work with top policy makers; mentorship by the Center’s staff, civic leaders, and respected attorneys; and educational programming. The Rappaport Center is led by Faculty Director Dan Kanstroom and Executive Director Elisabeth J. An Advisory Board, chaired by former Massachusetts Attorney General Scott Harshbarger, helps guide its work. The Center works in collaboration with the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston at Harvard University. The Rappaport Center was established at Boston College Law School in 2015 with a gift from the Phyllis & Jerome Lyle Rappaport Foundation. https://instagram.com/rappaportcenter/
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08/28/2025

One month ago, we celebrated the 2025 Fellowship cohort, the 10th anniversary of the Rappaport Center at Boston College Law School, and the 25th anniversary of the Rappaport Fellowship with a festive dinner at Gasson Hall.

As Executive Director Amanda Teo recognized in her remarks, "while anniversaries are measured in years, our true worth is measured in impact," and "Jerry and Phyllis Rappaport have reshaped the landscape of public policy in Massachusetts" through the Rappaport Fellowship program.

Read more about the scope and depth of that impact -- and how the 2025 cohort of Fellows contributed to this legacy -- in this blog post by Law Fellow Alex Shura.

By: Alex Shura, 2025 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy The 2025 Law and Policy Fellows with Phyllis Rappaport at Gasson Hall. On Thursday, July 31, the 2025 Rappaport Fellows gathered in hi…

08/07/2025

Basketball plays a meaningful role in Massachusetts public policy, and not just because Governor Healey is an avid fan and former professional player.

In this blog post, 2025 Rappaport Fellow Jack Slania recounts the highlights of the Fellows' last experiential learning program of the summer -- a visit to the Celtics headquarters and a tour of TD Garden.

We are grateful to Dave Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Community Engagement for the Celtics, for hosting us and sharing the Celtics' approach to improving community wellbeing.

By: Jack Slania, 2025 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy The Fellows with Dave Hoffman (top left) at the headquarters for the Celtics Foundation. When I moved to Massachusetts for college ei…

08/04/2025

"Zealous representation means fixing systems, not just standing up in court." Our Fellows learned about Committee for Public Counsel Services and its holistic approach to advocacy at a panel discussion convened by Rappaport Advisory Board member and CPCS Chief Counsel Anthony Benedetti.

Rappaport Fellow Devin Macgoy shared what he and fellow members of his cohort learned from their visit.

Our gratitude goes to the entire team at CPCS for hosting us, including Kristin Graves, Dulci Goncalves, Marlies Spanjaard, Jennifer Klein, and Ann Narris.

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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 Committee for Public …

07/29/2025

"Grab for the next level of leadership, even when you're telling yourself you're not yet ready," exhorted Mayor Michelle Wu. "Because you are, and your city needs you." The Rappaport Fellows met with Mayor Wu -- herself a former Rappaport Fellow and a member of the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy's Advisory Board -- and a few of the dozens of Rappaport alumni and advisory board members on her leadership team. But who was the star of the show?

Read more about Boston's most sought-after political celebrity, as well as about the impactful work that Rappaport affiliates are doing at City Hall, in this blog post by Rappaport Fellows Bridget Silveira and Emily Wu.

We are grateful to Mayor Wu, An Le, Segun Idowu, PJ McCann, Mario Paredes, Mariangely Solis Cervera, as well as the other Rappaport enthusiasts who stopped by to welcome us to 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 the hundreds of dedica…

07/21/2025

"Work hard." "Be useful." "Don't forget those who came before you." Our Fellows heard great career advice and appellate practice points during their visit to the Adams Courthouse. Read about their visit in a blog post by Rishab Ramamurthy here.

Many thanks to Chief Justice Kimberly Budd, Appeals Court Justice Joseph Ditkoff, SJC Clerk Maura Looney, Special Assistant to the Chief Justice Meredith Shih, and Director of Education and Public Programs Wendy Lement for welcoming our Fellows to the Adams Courthouse.

By: Rishab Ramamurthy, 2025 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy The Fellows enjoyed the opportunity not only to pass the bar (literally!) in the Seven Justices Courtroom by crossing the thres…

07/14/2025

It takes courage, determination, and skill to be leading law and policymaking in this moment in a purposeful, strategic, and compassionate way. The Rappaport Fellows had an inspiring visit with leadership at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, who gave them insight into what it takes to fulfill their calling as "the people's lawyer."

Read more about their experience in this blog post by Rappaport Fellow Emily Philbrook.

Many thanks to Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, Chief Deputy Attorney General Abby Taylor, Senior Counselor to the Attorney General Jamie Hoag, Director of Justice Review Unit Donna Patalano, and the team at the AGO for this opportunity.

By: Emily Philbrook, 2025 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy In a time of unprecedented change, it is more important than ever to have leaders in positions of policy-making power who have li…

07/08/2025

Rappaport alumna Lavinia Weizel reminded our Fellows that, “Life is long, and so are careers.” Public service does not have a singular form. It can manifest through pro bono work, mentorship, policy advocacy, or through daily actions that reflect a commitment to justice and equity. Advisory board member Susan Finegan hosted our Fellows at Mintz for a panel discussion on "Nurturing your public service soul, where ever your career takes you."

Read more about the great advice shared by Weizel and Finegan, as well as Kadie Martin and Emily de Moura -- also Rappaport alumna -- in this blog post by Ana Mercado Barahona.

We are grateful to Sue, the panelists, and Mintz, for their hospitality and wisdom.

By: Ana Mercado Barahona, 2025 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy Rappaport Fellows with Kadie Martin, Emily De Moura, Lavinia Weizel, and Susan Finegan (L-R) Embarking on a legal career is …

06/23/2025

On their visit to the MBTA's Control Center, the Rappaport Fellows got a sense of the challenges of moving over a million people a day through the country's oldest public transit system.

We are grateful to Undersecretary of Transportation Hayes Morrison for educating us about MassDOT's efforts to maximize the equity and resiliency of the transportation system. Thank you also to the supervisors at the Control Center for taking time from their important work monitoring and dispatching buses and trains to give us a tour.

Read more about the Fellows' experience in this blogpost by Katrynna Jackowicz.

By: Katrynna Jackowicz, 2025 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to coordinate and manage every train and bus arrival, departure, or delay? Ju…

06/12/2025

Our fellows got to be in the room(s) where it happens, when they were welcomed to the State House by seasoned policy leaders and elected officials. Lt. Governor Driscoll advised them, “Where you are, do everything you can to get involved.”

Read more about the Fellows' experience in this blogpost.

By: Max German and Aryssa Harris, 2025 Rappaport Fellows in Law and Public Policy 2025 Fellows with Lt. Governor Driscoll, Majority Leader Alice Peisch, Representative Nguyen, and Representative Le…

06/04/2025

The 2025 Rappaport Fellowship in Law and Public Policy kicked off with our fellows' visit to the Boston Indicators. Emma Fraley writes, "As the demographics in Massachusetts continue to change, researchers [from Boston Indicators] are helping us understand what that transformation means and how policymakers can respond with foresight rather than surprise or fear."

Read more about the Fellows' experience in the first of our blogposts from this summer.

By: Emma Fraley, 2025 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy Executive Director Luc Schuster shares data about Boston’s changing demographics with the fellows. As I’ve lived in Greater Bos…

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