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UMass Law Class of 2026 graduates ready to Pursue Justice
Commencement ceremony honors 92 graduates prepared to lead through advocacy, service, and the law
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Duncan Files Amicus Brief in Quincy Statues Case
Professor Dwight Duncan filed a friend of the court brief in the case of Fitzmaurice et al. v. City of Quincy et al., a religious freedom case heading to the SJC.
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Owens Serves on Panel at Journal of Legal Education Symposium in NYC
Professor Lisa Owens served on a symposium panel hosted by the Journal of Legal Education.
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Golsby Presents Workshop on Using ChatGPT in the Classroom
UMass Law Librarian Katelyn Golsby presented a workshop on using ChatGPT in the classroom.
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Lyness Presents at 2025 Early Environmental Law Scholars Conference
Professor Lyness presented his work in progress “The (Limited) American Right to Roam” at the 2025 Early Environmental Law Scholars Conference.
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Leo Yu Presented in Multiple Panels at the AALS Annual Conference
Leo Yu Presented at the AALS Annual Conference about the TikTok ban, China, and Historical Materialism.
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Tabor Presents on Retirement Policy at UMichigan Law’s Social Equality and the Law Symposium
Professor Anna-Marie Tabor presents recent work Reverse Wealth Transfers: Providing Tax Relief for Workers Who Support Older Generations at UMichigan’s Social Equality and the Law Symposium.
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UMass Law Class of 2026 graduates ready to Pursue Justice
Commencement ceremony honors 92 graduates prepared to lead through advocacy, service, and the law
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UMass Law repeats strong national ranking for practical training
Continued recognition highlights School of Law's commitment to practice-ready graduates
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UMass Law earns national recognition for public interest law placement
U.S. News & World Report ranking underscores UMass Law's commitment to justice and public service
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Duncan Files Amicus Brief in Quincy Statues Case
Professor Dwight Duncan filed a friend of the court brief in the case of Fitzmaurice et al. v. City of Quincy et al., a religious freedom case heading to the SJC.
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Shalyn Peterbark elected as 2026-2027 Student Trustee
Law student appointed to represent the UMass Dartmouth student body
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UMass Law recognized among nation's top business law programs
School of Law ranked for business law
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UMass Law recognized among nation's top environmental law programs
School of Law ranked for environmental law programs
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Marisa Heller BS '25, JD '27: The business of law
Rising 2L is UMass Dartmouth's first business student in UMass Law's accelerated 3+3 program
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Sean Perrine '25: Measurable impact
Law student gains meaningful experience in inaugural State AG Clinic
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Corsair meets courtroom: Emily Dillan ’20, JD ’23 achieves dream career in law
Drawing from her own experiences at UMass Dartmouth & the School of Law, Dillan is now an Alumni Association member that is dedicated to being the mentor she once had.
Sophia Chiotis '25: Faunce Corner Road to Wall Street
3L set to begin her career as a transactional attorney at IX Legal in New York City
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Thomas McGovern Scholarship Fund: Honoring a legacy founded on generosity
Newly established scholarship at UMass Law will provide critical support to students seeking to pursue justice
Timothy Trocchio JD '25: Practical experience
U.S. Army Captain views public interest law as an extension of service
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Adrianna Pacheco '22, JD '25: A "UMass lifer" through and through
Scholarship support turned the tide for this current Law student, giving her the resources needed to succeed.
Jonathan Matsler, JD '24: Future prosecutor
Practical experiences at UMass Law prepared military veteran for a career in criminal prosecution
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Jeremie Rogers, JD '24: Police officer earns law degree and plans to work with youth
Part-time law student is grateful for the support of the UMass Law community as he commuted from Martha's Vineyard