2024 CLEA Awards for Outstanding Clinical and Externship Students: Boston College's Andres Solis

Each year, the Clinical Legal Education Association invites law schools to nominate students as their Outstanding Clinic Student or Team and Outstanding Externship student. This series includes submissions from law schools celebrating their outstanding students. 

From Boston College Law School: 

Outstanding Externship Student: Andres Solis 

Andres Solis externed during the Fall 2023 semester with the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson’s chambers.  Andres externship supervisors report that he was a true joy to work with. He had a great attitude; took on some very tough assignments; showed a clear understanding of the cases he was assigned; and consistently delivered timely, thorough analysis. Andres had an impressive ability to make complicated matters digestible; he always went above and beyond; was a great team player; and was always willing to raise his hand for additional work.  Andres was a thoughtful contributor to weekly chambers meetings, chiming in with great questions and unique insights that showcased his curiosity about the law and our profession.  Andres was also an active participant in the companion Judicial Process Externship Seminar. He contributed highly thoughtful remarks and consistently displayed a positive attitude and enthusiasm.