Law
In an increasingly regulated and litigious society, businesses need an understanding of laws impacting them to ensure legal compliance and minimize litigation risk. Equally importantly, an awareness of business laws provides a basis for strategic decisions that provide competitive advantages and maximize shareholder value, without compromising corporate social responsibility. Today's students are tomorrow's business managers and owners. Knowledge of business law and the basics of legal strategy provide a strong foundation for our students' future success in the business world.
Degree Programs
Business Law Major
The Business Law Major plays a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of the corporate world. The major reflects Bentley's legacy of innovation and leadership, addressing a longstanding challenge of bridging the gap between business and legal professionals. More than just a precursor to law school, this major is designed to empower students with a strategic grasp of how law intersects with business and society. It equips them to engage effectively in conversations with both business professionals and attorneys, fostering a unique ability to serve as a bridge between these distinct realms.
Students can tailor their focus within the major, choosing between a general Business Law path for flexibility or delving into specific concentrations such as health care, financial services, social justice, business perspective, or new ventures.
Moot Court
This year's Bentley Moot Court Team will participate in the American Moot Court Association's (AMCA) Eastern Regional Tournament at Fitchburg State University. Since 2003, Bentley teams and individual team members have received recognition at both the regional and national levels, achieving #1 seed in the Eastern Regional Tournament in 2023, Runner-up National Champion in oral advocacy in the AMCA National Tournament in 2020, and National Champion in Brief Writing in 2020. Along the way, a number of individual team members have also received "top orator" awards.
This year's team will argue constitutional issues related to both the 5th Amendment self-incrimination clause and 1st Amendment free speech. Team members pictured and absent are: Pictured are: (front to back) Amelia David, Kate Scuro, Syanco Estrada, Kassidi Thompson, Niko Fidias, and Alex Sassaman. Absent are: Hillel Angel and Emmi DeSousa.
Courses
Contact
David Missirian
Associate Professor and Department Chair
Morison 285
781.891.3147
dmissirian@bentley.edu
Darlene Saunders
Senior Academic Coordinator
Morison 109
781.891.3198
dsaunders@bentley.edu
Timothy Duff
Pre-Law Adviser
Morison 282
781.891.2782
tduff@bentley.edu
Sue Reardon
LA 100 Coordinator
Adamian Law Club Adviser
Morison 185
781.891.2739
sreardon@bentley.edu
Matthew Cummings
Law Minor Coordinator
Morison 273
781.216.7905
matthewcummings@bentley.edu
Franklyn Salimbene
Moot Court Program
Morison 133
781.891.3198
fsalimbene@bentley.edu