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Pursue Justice

at the only public law school in Massachusetts.

Pursuing a law degree shouldn't mean taking on overwhelming debt. As Massachusetts' only public law school, UMass Law offers an affordable, high-value legal education centered on justice, service, and real-world impact. Nationally recognized for our leadership in public interest law, we provide the hands-on clinical experience, pro bono opportunities, and dedicated mentorship you need to turn your passion into a powerful career—without compromising your financial future.

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Real-world experience from day one.

100% clinic or internship placement: Every student gets hands-on legal experience through our in-house clinics and field placements.
Top-ranked practical training: Nationally recognized for turning legal theory into real practice.
Personalized mentorship: Small class sizes mean direct access to experienced faculty, judicial mentors, and career advisors.
Diverse & inclusive community: Over 88% of our students are first-generation law students.

Important dates

Sept. 15: Application opens
June 30: Application deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—complete your file early for a prompt decision!

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Seeing campus in person is the best way to experience UMass Law—join us for a tour of our seminar and classroom spaces, law library, in-house legal clinics, and bar preparation resources.

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Our campus, community, and student stories

Experience UMass Law through the eyes of our students. Explore our campus, learn about student organizations, and see how our law students put legal theory into real-world practice.