Developed by James McGuire, this program presents student teams legal with problems to tackle through the use of various dispute resolution techniques under the guidance of the volunteer attorneys. Students make presentations and the firm invites the top team into their office to a group of attorneys. Students that have participated in this program gain great insight into dispute resolution and several have developed their mediation skills to the point where they can model for other students. Hale and Dorr Hale and Dorr has developed a long-term bond with the Cathedral School in Boston. The firm helps these students see their potential by sponsoring a career day for the entire school, running a college application workshop, and providing mock trial instruction.
Firm members provide tutoring, mock trial coaching, and serve as career speakers.
The firm also provides scholarships to outstanding students, purchases SAT prep books and sponsors a college fair. Recently, the firm began a joint summer school program with Hale and Dorr for student employees. Each week, more than 40 volunteers meet with selected children at the McKay Elementary School in East Boston, to share books and conversation while they eat lunch. At the conclusion of the year, the firm hosts a lunch for the children at their office. Riemer and Braunstein Riemer and Braunstein is a long-time supporter of the BBA's Children's Outreach efforts.