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

   John F. O’Brien becomes dean of New England School of Law. O’Brien, a 1977 graduate of the school, is a former trustee, faculty member, and associate dean.

   O’Brien early in his deanship. Phtograph by Bachrach

2. 1989: Lending support abroad and within

3. 1991: Sandra Day O’Connor visits

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