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Massachusetts' only public law school

From flexible programs to personalized attention, there are many reasons to choose UMass Law.

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About

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Academics

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

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in MA for graduates in government and public service jobs (Class of 2023)

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Meet our students

From favorite classes to outstanding opportunities: find out what our students love about UMass Law.

Left to right: Incoming Assistant Professors Leo Yu, Akhi Johnson, and Sean Lyness
Three assistant professors join UMass Law faculty to Pursue Justice

Legal scholars bring expertise in civil rights, environmental law, and constitutional litigation

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UMass Law students advocate for civil legal aid at MA State House

Sixty law students participate in annual "Walk the Hill" event

1L Class of 2027 pictured outside the Law School after the first day of orientation
Year in review: Top 10 stories of 2024

Ten stories that defined UMass Law in 2024

Anna-Marie Tabor
Tabor publishes article on pension buy-out transactions

UMass Law Professor Anna-Marie Tabor advocates for accountability in pension buyout transactions in her recently published article, A Proposal to Enhance Participant Disclosures in Pension Annuity Buy-Outs.

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Corsair meets courtroom: Emily Dillan ’20, JD ’23 achieves dream career in law

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.

Jonathan Matsler, JD '24: Ready to Pursue Justice

Practical experiences at UMass Law prepared military veteran for his new role in criminal prosecution

Jeremie Rogers, JD '24: Police officer earns law degree and plans to work with youth

Part-time law student is grateful for the support of the UMass Law community as he commuted from Martha's Vineyard

Student Commencement Speaker
Natalia Vargas, JD '24: UMass Law Commencement Speaker reaches lifelong dream

Builds a new community more than 1,000 miles from home

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