News & Magazines at BC Law

The BC Libraries provide you with free access to a wide variety of online news and current awareness publications. You can set up digital subscriptions with The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Financial Times. Other publications are available through other database subscriptions. This guide includes instructions on how to access and set up your personal subscriptions and how to locate other popular news sources. If you are looking for a specific publication and don't find it here, contact a Teaching & Research Librarian for help.

The New York Times Online

How to Access

1. Register using your Boston College email address and create a unique NYT password.
2. Log in at nytimes.com. Your Account should display "Digital Subscriber" or "Group Access".
3. You will have access for one year.  At the end of the year you will need to register again using your NYT username/password. 

The Washington Post

How to Access 

Use your BC email to register. Registering allows you to use the mobile app, comment on articles, and avoid pop-ups.  To register:

1. Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/subscribe/signup
2. Enter your bc.edu email address and create a password.
3. Check your associated email for a verification link.
4. Click on your name in the upper right-hand corner.
5. Click the Verify email button to activate your subscription. 

Optional: Download the mobile app

Wall Street Journal

How to Access

1. Visit https://partner.wsj.com/partner/bostoncollege 
2. Create a personal account using your Boston College email address.

Financial Times

How to Access

1. Visit the Financial Times website using this link. 
2. Complete the sign-in form using your Boston College email address. You are encouraged to create a different password than your Agora credentials and to read the privacy policy for this site before using it.