News & Announcements

April 27, 2023

ASLH Projects and Proposals Grant Recipient: Boston-Area Legal History Colloquium

The Boston-Area Legal History Colloquium (BALHC) held their final meeting on April 15, 2023.  The colloquium, co-sponsored by the ASLH, provides the opportunity for graduate students within the Boston area to receive feedback on works-in-progress in a collegial and professional setting, while networking with a variety students and faculty in the field.

For more information on the BAHLC, please visit: https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/bcnews/campus-community/students/legal-history-colloquium.html

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