Students tell us again and again that what truly distinguishes New England Law | Boston is our genuine, student-centered community. We take a personal interest in helping you attain academic excellence and providing the support you need. You’ll find an overview of our law student support services below.
The Office of Student Services helps support our law students by providing mental health resources, answering questions about policies and procedures, granting reasonable accommodations, and more.
An Open-Door Policy
The Office of Student Services is here to supplement your academic experience and to help you thrive in law school. The Office of Student Services assists students with:
- Resources for mental health and wellness
- Accommodations for students with disabilities
- Information about changing programs or taking a leave of absence
- Certification for student practice
- Questions about policies and procedures
- Coordination of summer study abroad in Galway, Ireland and visiting student programs
- Periodic wellness and community-building activities and programs
- Timely administrative information through a monthly electronic newsletter
- And more!
Above all, the Office of Student Services is a safe, confidential space with an open-door policy, available to you starting your first day on campus and throughout your time at New England Law.
Mental Health Services
We know law school can be stressful. That’s why we provide proactive mental health, wellness, and stress-relief resources. We also encourage students to reach out to the Office of Student Services whenever needed.
Our mental health and wellness offerings will continue to expand as we locate additional avenues of support for our students. Currently we offer:
- Telehealth mental health services through UWill
- Referrals to longer-term mental health services and providers (students enrolled in the law school’s health insurance policy can take advantage of mental health services covered through our policy)
- Events throughout the school year, including wellness speakers and relaxation activities
New England Law also partners with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, ensuring counseling and other offerings are specific to the unique needs of lawyers and law students.
Accessibility Services
The Office of Student Services provides accommodations and services to qualified students pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). More information can be found here.
Other Resources for Law Students
The Office of Student Services works with faculty and staff to ensure your New England Law experience is both productive and enjoyable. Additional resources and programming for law students include: