Professor Scharf Begins Fellowship with the Supreme Judicial Court’s Access to Justice Commission and the Lawyers Clearinghouse

Professor Irene Scharf began her term as an Access to Justice Fellow with the Lawyers Clearinghouse to support volunteer lawyers working with immigrants

Albin Presents on UMass Bar Prep Program

Professor Lori Albin presented to St. Thomas School of Law-Miami to present on UMass Law’s bar prep program

UMass Law among the best in value-added education

Dean Mitnick details UMass Law's recent achievements.

UMass Law students receive national recognition

3Ls Kayla Venckauskas and Jaleesa Almonacy received scholarships for their commitment to the advancement of law through their active involvement in student chapters.

92% of UMass Law students receive scholarships

UMass Law offers one of the most affordable tuition rates in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with 92% of students receiving scholarships.

Professor Drew Publishes an Essay in the St. Louis University Law Journal

UMass Law Professor Margaret Drew analyzed the differences between opinion writing in the U.S. Supreme Court and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Drew’s analysis was part of the Childress Human Rights Symposium at St. Louis University and was published by the St. Louis University Law Journal

Spencer Discusses Kavanaugh Nomination and Privacy Implications

UMass Law Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Shaun Spencer was quoted in a Washington Times story on how Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court could affect constitutional protection against government surveillance

Professor Scharf Talks with WGBH Radio About J-1 Visa Students

Professor Scharf discussed the temporary nature of the J-1 visa program and how it can lead to abuse by employers

Professor Drew Quoted on Judges’ Challenges in Identifying Domestic Violence

Professor Drew was quoted in a MassLive article about family court judges’ responses when mothers raise abuse allegations against fathers. Drew recommended specialized training to help judges identify symptoms of domestic abuse.

Librarians Almeida and Wood Present on Pop Culture in Libraries

Jessica Almeida and Emma Wood were invited by the Senior Editor of School Library Journal to speak at School Library Journal‘s Leadership Basecamp