UMass Law students assist small businesses in navigating CARES Act in COVID-19 Clinic

Firsthand legal experience gained while counseling business clients during pandemic

UMass Law students begin legal studies with session on diversity, equity, and inclusion

Led by groundbreaking Washington State Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener, 1Ls take the Lawyer’s Oath virtually

Abbey Barr, JD ’21: National recipient of the Animal Law Scholarship from the Animal Legal Defense Fund

As president of the student chapter at UMass Law, Barr raises awareness of animal rights

Jesse Purvis, JD ’19 named director of policy for Boston City Councilor

Recipient of UMass Law Public Interest Law Fellowship and Thurgood Marshall Award for Social Justice

Adam Zwetchkenbaum, JD ’22: Rappaport Fellow

UMass Law’s newest Rappaport Fellow will intern at the Massachusetts Dept. of Higher Education this summer

Walk to the Hill 2020

UMass Law students gathered at the State House for the 2020 Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid.

UMass Law: 2019 in review

2019 was a year of many accomplishments for our students, faculty, and staff.

Jonathan Goldman: From military service to law school

Jonathan Goldman, JD candidate '21 served in the Marine Corps Reserves before deciding to pursue a legal career.

Mary Brigh Lavery, JD/MPP candidate '20: Rappaport Scholar

A public interest fellow, Mary Brigh Lavery interned this summer with the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators.

Dionte Salvi, JD candidate '19: Student Bar Association President

As SBA president, Dionte was committed to providing the best experience possible for his classmates.

Kayla Venckauskas, JD candidate '19: UMass Law Review Editor-in-Chief

An active member of the UMass Law community, Kayla was involved with law review, the Student Bar Association, and the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

Casey Shannon, JD candidate '19: UMass Law Commencement Speaker

Casey Shannon attended UMass Law part-time while working full-time at Bristol County Savings Bank.