Brett Thomas ’27
Brett Thomas ’27
JD Student
Hometown
Wenham, Massachusetts
Undergraduate Institution
Bowdoin College
Undergraduate Major(s)
History and Hispanic Studies
Year of Undergraduate Graduation
2022
Area(s) of Legal Interest
Immigration, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation
In terms of support and resources, what do you recommend to prospective students considering Northeastern Law?
Tours and Accepted Students Day. I found that by visiting the school, talking to prospective classmates, and interacting with faculty, I was able to get a sense of community and belonging. After visiting campus, I knew that I would be able to call Northeastern Law my second home.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with at Northeastern?
Students for Immigrant Justice, Business Law Society, Labor and Employment Law Association.
What has been your favorite part about doing co-op while at NUSL? Can you describe the experience?
I will be going on my first co-op this fall. I will be working for the U.S. District Court in Boston.
Brett’s Journal
Northeastern University School of Law, or NUSL, is nestled among culinary crossroads, bordering the South End, Back Bay and Fenway neighborhoods, while also being connected to Chinatown, the North End, down town and more. Through the T, Boston’s public transportation system, students can discover everything from a quick snack to fuel a study session to a celebratory meal with friends. The law school’s prime location offers an impressive array of dining options. Within walking distance, students can find sushi, burritos, gyros, pizza, sandwiches and more.
Caffeine lovers in the NUSL community are spoiled. Wollaston’s Market, Dunkin and Starbucks serve as the go-to spots for a quick coffee and breakfast sandwich before, between and after classes. Tatte Bakery & Café and Pavement, both within a 10-minute walk, have devoted followers.
Outside of campus and on the weekends, NUSL students gather at one of Boston's many bars to celebrate birthdays, finishing finals, successful moot court competitions, job offers or simply to unwind after a week of studying. From trivia nights to rooftop cocktails to sports bars during big games, NUSL students have a wide array of options to gather outside of the classroom.
We asked current NUSL students to share their favorite spots around campus and their recommendations:
1 What is your favorite place to eat near campus?
Josh W – Mamacita’s – A Mexican place within a 5-minute walk.
Kevin – El Jefe’s – A Mexican restaurant with the best burritos.
Mia – Playa Bowls – An Açaí bowl and smoothie place.
Micah – Gyroscope – A Mediterranean gyro restaurant.
Vincent - Boston Shawarma– It reminds me of a Middle Eastern restaurant back home in New York.
Daniel – El Jefe’s – It’s the best.
Griffin - El Jefe's – Nothing competes; they have the best food.
Josh P – El Jefe's – I can never say no to El Jefe’s
2. What do you do for lunch when you are on campus all day?
Josh W – I get a sandwich from Wollaston’s, a deli on campus.
Kevin – I bring lunch from home.
Mia – I meal prep over the weekend and bring lunch to school.
Micah – I usually go to Wally’s (Wollaston’s).
Vincent – I love going to Wally’s. They have everything there.
Daniel – I bring my leftovers from dinner the night before.
Griffin – El Jefe’s. It’s so good.
Josh P – I pack a lunch, usually a sandwich or rice bowl.
3. What is your favorite place to eat in Boston?
Josh W - Hei La Moon in Chinatown
Kevin – Gene’s Chinese Flatbread Café in Chinatown
Mia – Any Italian restaurant in the North End
Micah – Gyroscope right by campus
Vincent - Faccia on Newbury Street or Douzo Sushi on Dartmouth Street
Daniel - The Barking Crab; it’s in the Seaport
Griffin – Nino in the North End
Josh P – Bricco, the best Italian food.
3. What is your favorite place in Boston to get a drink with friends?
Josh W – Puddingstone in Mission Hill
Kevin - The Bebop. It’s an Irish bar close to campus
Mia - Cisco Brewery, either in Fenway or Seaport
Micah – The Yardhouse in the Prudential
Vincent - Dillon’s. The outdoor bar is great
Daniel - The Dubliner. Great Irish bar downtown
Griffin - The Playwright in Southie
Josh P – The Yardhouse
4. What was your favorite home-made 1L meal?
Josh W – I love making taco bowls.
Kevin - Ground beef and rice with hot sauce. Easy, quick and delicious.
Mia – Pasta with some vegetables.
Micah – A Mexican style rice bowl.
Vincent – A salmon rice bowl.
Daniel – BBQ chicken bowls.
Griffin - Orange chicken from Trader Joe’s.
Josh P – Pasta and meatballs.
The diverse food landscape surrounding NUSL reflects the rich, multicultural nature of Boston itself, and our students know how to take full advantage of it. From those essential first-week explorations to find your go-to coffee spot to celebrating your first successful cold call with burritos at El Jefe’s to toasting to the end of classes at the Dubliner, the NUSL community can be found in the restaurants and bars across Boston.