Life In Boston | New England Law Boston at Its Best Student Life Life in Boston From historic legal institutions and networks to a vibrant cultural scene, New England Law’s dynamic Boston location offers endless opportunities for growth, connection, and achievement – professionally and personally. Visit Request a Viewbook We Are in the Heart of it All Our convenient downtown campus in Boston’s vibrant Theater District offers a wealth of options for work and play. See where we are Working in Boston Consistently ranked one of the best locations in the country for attorney jobs, Massachusetts, and Boston in particular, is a great place to launch your legal career. It’s home to state and federal courts, government agencies, Fortune 500 businesses, and countless law firms and nonprofits. Employment & Internships New England Law students take full advantage of our proximity with internships, clerkships, and full-time employment upon graduation. We’re within walking distance of prime legal employers: Attorney General’s Office Boston City Hall Boston Financial District District Attorney’s Office Environmental Protection Agency Federal Reserve Bank Massachusetts State House Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Securities and Exchange Commission Suffolk County Superior Court U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. District Court Guaranteed Placement New England Law is one of the nation’s few schools that guarantee a hands-on clinical or externship experience to all interested students. You may take up to four clinics before your graduate. Stories of Success “Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.” Christopher Hughes, Graduate “I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.” Katie Milligan, Graduate “Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.” Karyn Polito, Graduate “There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.” Czara Venegas, Graduate Exploring Boston Boston is one of the nation’s most student-friendly cities with plenty of things to do: Maybe that’s why more than 250,000 students from around the world flock to the city each year. You’ll find everything you’d expect from a world-class city. But here are a few things you might not expect from your life in Boston—and some of our favorites at New England Law: Ice-skating on the famous Frog Pond Sitting in the courtyard of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (and speculating about where the stolen paintings are!) Cheering at the Head of the Charles Regatta Whispering in the Mapparium People-watching on the Esplanade Dancing to the street bands during HONK! Checking out America’s oldest car collection at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum Grabbing student rush tickets throughout the Theater District Relaxing in Boston Public Garden or Boston Common between classes And much more. Just take a look at our lists of what’s near our campus , plus 101 Things to Do in Boston Before You Graduate Student Housing Boston is a fantastic place to live, especially during law school: there are vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, ample public transportation, and lots of student-friendly areas. Housing options range from modern apartments to quaint 19th-century brownstone buildings and everything in between. While New England Law doesn’t offer student housing—most graduate schools in Boston don’t—you’ll find many choices within the city and its suburbs. Finding housing as a law student is easy to do. Getting Around It’s easy to get around Boston: It’s an incredibly walkable and bikeable city—you can often get between neighborhoods in under 15 minutes—and has a great public transportation system. The MBTA (or the “T”) features subways/light rail, commuter trains, busses, and ferries. Some of the most convenient stations for New England Law students include: MBTA Green Line subway via the Arlington and Boylston Stations MBTA Orange Line subway via the Tufts Medical Center, Back Bay, or Chinatown Stations MBTA Red Line subway via South Station MBTA Commuter Rail via Back Bay Station and South Station MBTA Silver Line bus via the Tufts Medical Center or South Station Subway Schedules & Maps > Frequently Asked Questions No, like most law schools and other professional institutions, New England Law does not provide student housing. However, given our downtown location and proximity to multiple public transportation options, our students have ample housing opportunities. Many live within walking distance of the school or in one of Boston’s many neighborhoods known for their student-friendly housing. Admitted students also get access to special apartment listings, roommate matching services, and comprehensive graduate student housing guides. New England Law students live as close as Boston’s swanky Beacon Hill neighborhood and commute as far as Providence, Rhode Island. But with all the public transportation surrounding us, most live somewhere in between. Neighborhoods popular with our students include Allston/Brighton, Fenway/Kenmore Square, Jamaica Plain, North End, and South Boston. Convenient suburbs include Malden, Medford, Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown, and Quincy. Use our simple guide to finding graduate student housing to find the perfect apartment for you. Commutes vary considerably between students, depending on their location. Some students live within walking distance, while others commute from out of state. Though we do not have data on our students’ commute times, the average Boston commute is about 29 minutes. Yes, definitely! In addition to subway, train, and bus stations all within a short walking distance, we are also close to all major highways and surrounded by public parking. Students can get discounted commuter passes and parking rates too. Yes, there are many public parking lots near New England Law. Students can get discounted parking passes, and guests of the school (like students coming for a guided tour) can get validated discounted parking by stopping at the security desk in our Main Building At 154 Stuart Street. New England Law is nestled between Boston’s Back Bay, Financial District, and South End Neighborhoods, in the city’s Theater District. It’s the perfect combination of job opportunities, culture, and convenience. Boston Common and Public gardens are just one block away—and it’s amazing what a difference a block makes. We’re close to everything, but just removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Too many to possibly list here, but some of our nearby favorites are Mike & Patty’s, Montien Thai, The Halal Guys, and Rock Bottom Brewery. And, of course, there are tons of coffeeshops around us too, with a Dunkin’ literally across the street and at least three Starbucks in easy walking distance. See Yourself at New England Law Think New England Law | Boston is the perfect fit for you but want to find out before you apply? Visit campus Request info Viewbook