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UMass Law School

Massachusetts' only public law school

From flexible programs to personalized attention, there are many reasons to choose UMass Law.

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About

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Academics

Explore our full-time and part-time programs and JD, JD/MBA, JD/MPP, and JD/MSW degrees.

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UMass Law students guaranteed clinic or internship placement

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UMass Law students and alumni making a difference

Meet the students and alumni of UMass Law whose stories highlight academic achievement, hands-on legal training, and meaningful contributions to their communities.

Paul Riley '26: Betting on yourself
Future public defender says UMass Law helped him discover what he was capable of
Paulina Aguilar Delgado '26: Pursuing justice across borders
For graduating law student, law became a way to help others navigate unfamiliar systems
Marisa Heller at her undergraduate commencement in the spring of 2025
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
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

UMass Law news

Discover the latest updates from UMass Law — news, stories, and events shaping the next generation of legal professionals.

Most Improved Law Schools for Employment Badge
UMass Law ranks among nation's most improved law schools for graduate employment
Employment outcomes increased by more than 50% as UMass Law expanded career support and practical training
Maggie Boettiger, UMass Law student
UMass Law student Maggie Boettiger named 2026 Gants Scholar
3L recognized for commitment to public service and expanding access to justice
Isabella Fonseca, UMass Law student
UMass Law student Isabelle Fonseca selected as 2026 Rappaport Fellow
2L spends summer advancing public service through prestigious fellowship
The entering class of 2026 pictured after the first day of orientation.
UMass Law entering class of 2026 sets new academic benchmarks
148 new law students bring wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences to Massachusetts' only public law school
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