News Featured News New Dean of the School of Law appointed Sam Panarella, professor of Law and former Executive Director of the Max S. Baucus Institute, named Dean Faculty in the News Law Faculty News 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. Owens Serves as Judge in Harvard Law School’s Inaugural Mock Trial Tournament Professor Owens was invited to serve as a judge in Harvard Law School’s inaugural mock trial tournament. The tournament brought together 24 mock trial teams from law schools across the country. McDonald Publishes on Bankruptcy Solutions to Homelessness in the Yale Law & Policy Review Professor McDonald published an article on bankruptcy solutions to homelessness in the Yale Law and Policy Review. Clifford Submits an Amicus Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on Real Estate Tax Foreclosure Systems Professor Ralph Clifford submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court that argues that real estate tax foreclosure systems are unconstitutional. Owens Presents on Expert Housing Policy Panel On an expert panel called “Good Intentions vs. Good Laws: Why Housing Advocacy Matters”, Professor Lisa Lucile Owens discussed the Housing Choice Voucher Program and its strengths and shortcomings. Latest News Law News New Dean of the School of Law appointed Sam Panarella, professor of Law and former Executive Director of the Max S. Baucus Institute, named Dean UMass Law celebrates the Class of 2023 Graduates prepared to pursue justice for all UMass Law ranks 7th in U.S. for public service employment Also reached #1 ranking among New England law schools in the same metric 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 Newly released American Bar Association data establishes UMass Law as one of the nation’s fastest-growing law schools Ranks 3rd in U.S. for enrollment growth while setting record high LSATs and UGPAs and maintaining the smallest class sizes and most affordable tuition of any MA law school Strong year of growth for UMass Law In 2022, UMass Law reached record high LSATs and UGPAs while expanding enrollment, adding 3+3 programs, and pursuing justice UMass Law and Bridgewater State University sign innovative accelerated law degree program Agreement to allow BSU students to earn undergrad and law degrees in six years Feature Stories UMass Law Features 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 Emily Dillan, JD ’23: Pursuing justice for survivors of domestic violence Cause is a personal one for Dillan, who says “every survivor’s justice is my own” UMass Law’s Janay Davidson, JD candidate '23 is ready for work as a New York City public defender UMass Law experiences prepared Davidson for litigation position after graduation Video UMass Law Video Events UMass Law Events Sep 26 Sep 26 5:00PM Attorney General/Senior Policy Advisor Danielle Allard, UMass Law 2014 PILF AlumJoin 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. Law School Moot Court Room Edit this content Sep 27 Sep 27 1:00PM Careers in Business FairInterested in a career in business? Want to know more about potential careers in the field of business? Come network and speak with more than 65 organizations recruiting students for positions in the business fields. Learn more about internships and full-time positions from employers who are hiring. This fair is open to students from all majors and all years. The world of business is much larger than majors from only the Charlton College of Business. Other majors who may find opportunities at this fair include but are not limited to English, Psychology, Graphic Design, Economics, Mathematics. Dress professionally and come prepared with plenty of resumes. Registration is strongly encouraged but not required. The Marketplace Edit this content Sep 28 Sep 28 11:00AM Drive Electric Earth DayNational EV week is next week! We will be celebrating it on Thursday 9/28 outside of the Grove from 11am until 2pm. Owners of electric vehicles can showcase their cars and give information to students and faculty who want to learn more. Questions like pricing, availability, charging, and variety of vehicles will be answered and anyone who wants to know more is invited to join. See description for location Edit this content Sep 28 Sep 28 12:00PM Hiring Panel: Judicial Clerkships and InternshipsLearn 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. Law School Edit this content Oct 2 Oct 2 9:30AM Mass Appeals Court SessionUMass 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. Law School Moot Court Room Edit this content Oct 9 Oct 9 12:00AM No classesFor more information, contact the Law School at 508.985.1149. Law School Edit this content