National Recognition

Under the guidance of Dean John F. O’Brien and a closely involved board of trustees, New England School of Law continued to rise in prominence. The accomplished faculty helped establish groundbreaking international programs. A long-standing commitment to diversity deepened with the creation of new scholarships and support programs for minority students.

In 1998, New England School of Law received a great honor: membership in the Association of American Law Schools. In 2008, the school honored itself, with a multi-event celebration of its centennial.

1. 1988: O’Brien is awarded deanship

2. 1989: Lending support abroad and within

3. 1991: Sandra Day O’Connor visits

   Justice O’Connor’s appearance is the first of five visits from U.S. Supreme Court Justices during the 1990s and early 2000s.

   Massachusetts Governor William Weld (far left) enjoys Justice O’Connor’s speech. Courtesy of New England School of Law Library Archives

4. 1993: Purchase of 46 Church Street

5. 1994: Facilities get an upgrade

6. 1996: Aiding the prosecution of war crimes

7. 1997: Groundbreaking collaboration

8. 1998: A prestigious honor

9. 2002: Planning for the future

10. 2008: Centennial