News Featured News UMass Law students assist newly arrived migrant families in MA shelter Students experienced real-world issues in international law Faculty in the News Faculty News Chaudhry Presents in Berlin on Real Estate Taxation Professor Chaudhry presented his latest research on real estate taxation and affordable housing in Berlin. Dunlap joins the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission UMass Law Professor Justine Dunlap joined the executive committee of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission. Sylvia Discusses the Legal Ramifications of Using Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace With conversational and generative AI systems like ChatGPT on the rise, Professor Sylvia gave a talk on the ramifications of using artificial intelligence in the professional sphere. Owens Publishes a New Article in Special Issue of Frontiers in Sociology Professor Owens recently published a new Article in a special issue of Frontiers in Sociology on Ethnography in the Open Science and Digital Age. The Article, Encountering Deception in Virtual Spaces: Guidelines for Virtual Ethnography, draws from an experience of deception in virtual fieldwork and considers implications for those designing methodologies for virtual ethnographies. Duncan and Alumnus Tocci Publish on Silence and the Presumption of Innocence in St. Thomas More’s Early Writings Duncan and Tocci publish a paper on the use of silence in legal history. Owens Publishes “The Court of Student Excuses” in a Teaching Resources & Innovation Library Professor Owens recently published a discussion-based activity she developed to help students learn more about the function and concepts of law and society. The exercise encourages students to build a new ‘court’ in the classroom which will adjudicate the excuses that students communicate to instructors. Latest News Chaudhry Presents in Berlin on Real Estate Taxation Professor Chaudhry presented his latest research on real estate taxation and affordable housing in Berlin. UMass Law students assist newly arrived migrant families in MA shelter Students experienced real-world issues in international law Dunlap joins the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission UMass Law Professor Justine Dunlap joined the executive committee of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission. UMass Law and Nichols College establish an accelerated law degree partnership Nichols becomes the 16th institution to offer a joint undergraduate and UMass Law degree in six years Sylvia Discusses the Legal Ramifications of Using Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace With conversational and generative AI systems like ChatGPT on the rise, Professor Sylvia gave a talk on the ramifications of using artificial intelligence in the professional sphere. Owens Publishes a New Article in Special Issue of Frontiers in Sociology Professor Owens recently published a new Article in a special issue of Frontiers in Sociology on Ethnography in the Open Science and Digital Age. The Article, Encountering Deception in Virtual Spaces: Guidelines for Virtual Ethnography, draws from an experience of deception in virtual fieldwork and considers implications for those designing methodologies for virtual ethnographies. Duncan and Alumnus Tocci Publish on Silence and the Presumption of Innocence in St. Thomas More’s Early Writings Duncan and Tocci publish a paper on the use of silence in legal history. Feature Stories Feature Stories Worthy is the first UMass Law student to serve on the UMass Board of Trustees She also holds positions with the UMass Law Alumni Association and the American Bar Association UMass Law students are among inaugural judicial and public service interns Judicial scholarship and fellowship named for former Chief Justice Ralph Gants and Chancellor Emerita Jean MacCormack Five new faculty members join UMass Law Group includes a former trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, a former staff member for the current U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice, and a former MA assistant attorney general 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 Video UMass Law Video Events Events Nov 28 Nov 28 10:00AM UMassLaw Alumni Assoc - Admission Ceremony to the Supreme CourtAdmission Ceremony to the Supreme Court of the United States, Washington DC. Space is limited to the 12 admittees and one guest. Only the first 12 complete applications will be accepted for admission. The UMass Law Alumni Association will provide a reception at the Supreme Court. Application and fee of $200 must be submitted no later than September 6th to: Kimberley Hogan, Adjust Professor, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Law School,333 Faunce Corner Road, N. Dartmouth, MA 02747. The Court's admission instructions and application for admission can be found at: https:www.supremcourt.gov/filingandrules/supremecourtbar.aspx If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Kimberly Hogan, Khogan@umassd.edu Other on campus location, contact host Edit this content Nov 29 Nov 29 12:00PM L.A.W. and OUTLaw: LGBTQIA+ Student DiscussionPlease join L.A.W. and OUTLaw as we discuss important issues that touch members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Moot Court Room Law School Moot Court Room Edit this content Nov 29 Nov 29 12:15PM Environmental Law Society - General MeetingRoom 015 Law School 015 Law School 015 Edit this content Nov 30 Nov 30 12:10PM SBA: Meeting Open to All StudentsRoom 234 Zoom: https://umassd.zoom.us/j/97139797641?pwd=UDFmWTkvODU4OFZIR3h6dmViRC96dz09#success Law School Edit this content Nov 30 Nov 30 6:00PM SBA: Open Mic NightWe are excited to showcase the talents of our law school community and invite those who would be interested in participating to sign up! Students are also encouraged to come out and enjoy food, drinks, and performances by our talented peers! Lower Level Cafe Please email the following information to the Events Committee Chair, Natalia Vargas at nvargas2@umassd.edu by Tuesday, November 28th: (1) Performer Name; (2) Type of Performance, (3) Brief Description of Your Act; and (4) Special Requirements (if applicable). Law School Edit this content Dec 1 Dec 1 7:00PM Alice In WonderlandThe UMass Dartmouth Theatre Company proudly presents Alice In Wonderland, Created by the Manhattan Project! How would a group of children limited to a padded cell create an entire world for Alice In Wonderland? To play the way children play where the imagination and things lying around the house are used to create a concrete world. Viewer Discretion is Advised: This is a darker more abstract version of Alice In Wonderland. May not be appropriate for all audiences. DATES & TIMES Dec. 1st at 7 pm Dec. 2nd at 2 pm and 7 pm WHERE 285 Old Westport Rd., Dartmouth, MA 02747 CVPA 153 Recital Hall We recommend parking in Lot 8 or 9! TICKETS Tickets will be sold at the door 30 minutes prior to the start of each show. CASH ONLY! There is an ATM outside the Campus Center, as well as inside across from Wendy's. Students $5 Faculty/Staff, Alumni, and Veterans $10 General Admission $15 Email us at umdtheatreco@gmail.com or direct message us on Facebook Messenger with any questions. We hope to see you there! CAST Angela/Alice: Crystal Zheng Jerry/Dodgson/Lory/Mad Hatter/Alices Ball: Tyler Murphy Saskia/Duck/Duchess/White Queen: Kaylah Jackson-Brown Gerry/White Rabbit/Dodo/Hare/Queens Ball: Roxie Hawley Larry/Caterpillar/Dormouse/Wicket/Humpty: Tyler Gula Tom/Lewis/Crab/Cook/White Knight/Red King: Leah Dunn Mouse/Cheshire Cat/Red Queen/Forest: Trevie Lopes Director: Joseph Marques CVPA Room 153 Edit this content × Request Info There are many reasons to choose UMass Law. As Massachusetts' only public law school, we are preparing a new generation of lawyers who will pursue justice. Fill out this form to receive more information about UMass Law. Loading... Request Info Apply Plan a Visit Check My Status You will be prompted for your user name and password. 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