It's likely, however, that even though you may associate Dean Brown with his publications, you might also equate him with another growing controversy: the disgruntled law students who thought a law degree could protect them in difficult economic times. If you're familiar with the anonymous letter written several weeks ago from a third year law student asking for a tuition refund, then you may know that letter was sent to none other than Dean George Brown.
While much of the student body and faculty waited with baited breath, Dean Brown carefully considered the student's quagmire. The lines were drawn with a surprising high number of law students responding with disbelief that a fellow student would feel as though he's entitled to a reimbursement because of the job outlook. Turns out, the school agreed. Its statement read in part:
''...we are deeply concerned about the job prospects and general well being of our students and our recent graduates...no institution of higher education can make a guarantee of a job after graduation. What we can do is provide the best education possible.''
And with that, the decision was made. Boston College, founded in 1863 and with 9,000 undergraduates and 4,700 graduate and professional students, in one fell swoop, drew its line in the sand and chose to not reimburse the student. It has, however, out of respect, maintained the student's privacy.
For now, the Harvard University graduate continues to focus on where his passions truly lie: the legal sector and all it represents. A well respected author, he continues to be published in many journals, most recently focusing his efforts on the role of the courts in the war on terror. He has also been invited as a guest speaker on several occasions to NPR's All Things Considered radio show.
For more information on Dean Brown, visit the Boston College School of Law website at BC.edu.
