UMass Law School
Massachusetts' only public law school
From flexible programs to personalized attention, there are many reasons to choose UMass Law.
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Learn about admissions criteria and how to finance your education.
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Discover why UMass Law is right for you.
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Explore our full-time and part-time programs and JD, JD/MBA, JD/MPP, and JD/MSW degrees.
Smallest typical class sizes of any ABA-accredited law school in Massachusetts
in MA for graduates in government and public service jobs (Class of 2023)
UMass Law students guaranteed clinic or internship placement
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Quarter-million hours spent providing legal service to the communities who need it most
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U.S. News & World Report ranking underscores the law school's commitment to justice
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Associate Dean’s legal advocacy shapes Massachusetts alimony law
$50k in stipends support graduates while they prepare to launch their legal careers
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Scholarship support turned the tide for this current Law student, giving her the resources needed to succeed.
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Drawing from her own experiences at UMass Dartmouth & the School of Law, Dillan is now an Alumni Association member that is dedicated to being the mentor she once had.
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Practical experiences at UMass Law prepared military veteran for a career in criminal prosecution
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Part-time law student is grateful for the support of the UMass Law community as he commuted from Martha's Vineyard