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Graduates prepared to pursue justice for all
UMass Law ranks 7th in U.S. for public service employment
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UMass Law BLSA Moot Court and Mock Trial teams make a strong showing at regional competition
Black Law Students Association Moot Court Team wins Best Petitioner Brief Award in first appearance at the event

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UMass Law's Class of 2026 urged to Pursue Justice
Dean Sam Panarella welcomes his first class of law students from around the U.S. and the world
Emily Dillan '20, JD '23 receives national recognition for essay on domestic violence
Places third in ABA competition for essay on workplace protections for survivors of domestic violence, their employers, and coworkers
Study abroad in Ireland offers enriching experience for UMass Law students
Recent UMass Law graduates Riana Yaman and Augustus Duncan spent a semester at the University of Limerick School of Law in Ireland
Katherine McCormick, JD ’23 aspires to pursue justice for America’s workers
McCormick has taught elementary school in Bangkok and excelled in the recent ABA Client Counseling Competition

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Sep 26 5:00PM

Attorney General/Senior Policy Advisor Danielle Allard, UMass Law 2014 PILF Alum
Join us to learn about UMass Law 2014 PILF Alum Danielle Allards career as an Attorney General/Senior Policy Advisor. She was the Chief of Staff and General Counsel Senator to Adam Gomez and the General Counsel Director of Budget and Policy to Senator Adam Hinds. This is a PILF approved event, email jquinn3@umassd.edu with questions.
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Sep 28 12:00PM

Hiring Panel: Judicial Clerkships and Internships
Learn about Judicial Internships and Clerkships. Hiring Managers will be discussing how to apply and important tips to get hired. This is a PILF Approved event, email jquinn3@umassd.edu with questions.
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Mass Appeals Court Session
UMass Law School will again be hosting an official session of the Massachusetts Appeals Court on Monday, October 2nd in the Moot Court Room. The three-judge panel will be hearing six cases during the session which will run from 9:30am-1:00pm. This is a PILF approved event, please email jquinn3@umassd.edu with questions.
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Oct 9 12:00AM

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For more information, contact the Law School at 508.985.1149.
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