Master of Law - Race and the Law in Boston United States | Northeastern University

To participate in the national dialogue on race and legal systems while driving meaningful change, Northeastern Law offers an unparalleled community of scholars and advocates. The Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project (CRRJ) stands at the forefront of examining historical lynchings and systemic law enforcement failures during the Jim Crow period. Meanwhile, the Center for Law, Equity and Race (CLEAR) unites our groundbreaking initiatives and faculty—who specialize in both theoretical and applied research, innovative teaching methods, and community partnerships—to tackle contemporary issues and develop solutions for society's most pressing challenges. As one of the law school's four Centers of Excellence, CLEAR serves as an interdisciplinary hub for university-wide collaboration on these critical matters. Through the CRRJ Clinic, students can examine unsolved cases, contribute to reports addressing racism and police reform, and participate in conferences focused on racial justice, reparations, and restorative practices. Additionally, you can engage with our Criminal Justice Task Force, which works to reform policies that marginalize vulnerable populations, or contribute to the Center for Public Interest Advocacy and Collaboration's initiatives combating voter suppression and interrupting the school-to-prison cycle. Faculty integrate race and law discussions across numerous courses, while our community frequently convenes to analyze urgent issues and develop actionable strategies for systemic transformation.