RAPPAPORT FELLOWS PROGRAM IN LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
The Rappaport Fellows Program in Law and Public Policy brings together gifted students from each of the six Boston-area law schools (Boston College Law School, Boston University School of Law, Harvard Law School, New England Law|Boston, Northeastern University School of Law, and Suffolk University Law School) to work with top public policymakers in a ten-week paid summer internship on issues that affect residents of Greater Boston and Massachusetts.
This one-of-a-kind program exposes outstanding law students to the challenging complexities and powerful societal rewards of creating successful public policy. At the heart of the program is the desire to attract, train, inspire, and connect emerging civic leaders and policy shapers who will guide public institutions for generations to come.
A Unique Intersection
It begins with a special placement, giving Rappaport Fellows a unique opportunity to learn while they work on policy issues side-by-side with some of the most effective public servants in New England.
As they conduct their research, collect their data, and interview appropriate constituencies, the Rappaport Fellows move far beyond the confines of the law library and into the lives of concerned residents, advocacy groups, labor unions, media sources, and business owners. In short, it is an intense, up-close, first-hand look at the life of the public policy lawyer and the influence these legal professionals have on the quality of life in our community, state, and region. |
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Highlights from the 2012 Fellowship Program
The 2012 Rappaport Fellows influenced public policy in diverse and interesting ways. BC Law student Jeff Locke worked on the City of Boston's Climate Action Plan; Ajulo Othow and Erin Riley from Northeastern Univ. School of Law, respectively, helped give state recognition to Benefits corporations and expand access to college for students with severe disabilities. BU Law's Caroline Holda tackled the complex issue of homeless youth. Read their commentaries here.
The Rappaport Fellows Program Enters its Second Decade
The Fall 2011 issue of the Rappaport Briefing celebrated an important milestone — the beginning of the second decade of the prestigious Rappaport Fellowships in Law and Public Policy.
Download the Briefing to read current profiles from past Fellows Michelle Wu of 2010, Eric Batcho of 2008, Stacy Kern-Scheerer of 2002, and Matt Mazzotta of 2008. This issue also features commentaries from the 2011 Fellows on issues they dealt with at their internships. Mat Todaro from BC Law writes on environmental budget cuts; Brett Walker from BC Law writes on false claims of military honors; David Linhart of BC Law writes on the MA "Housing First" policy for family homelessness; and Harvard Law's Felicia Cote comments on college education for disabled veterans.
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