معرفی
Alan Minuskin is an Associate Clinical Professor at Boston College Law School, where he has taught since 1990. He directed the Civil Litigation Clinic through 2020, focusing on housing cases during the pandemic, and pioneered innovative litigation skills courses like Introduction to Civil Litigation Practice. His work emphasizes ethics, access to legal services for low-income clients, and interdisciplinary collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Educated at University of Miami (A.B.) and New England School of Law (J.D.)
- Created case materials, advocacy ethics training videos, and led London Externship Program (5 times)
Research Interests
Focuses on practical litigation training, legal ethics, housing insecurity, and expanding access to justice through clinical education. His pandemic-era clinic pivot highlighted systemic housing inequities and ethical obligations in public interest law.
Scientific Awards
- Boston College Law School Outstanding Professor of the Year (1999, 2017)
Professional Contributions
- Active in Massachusetts and federal bars
- Trained practicing lawyers and community organizations on housing rights
- Advocated for reformed legal service programs for economically disadvantaged populations
