Academics

Our programs leading to the Juris Doctor degree are designed to:

Prepare you to meet all bar requirements
Provide a comprehensive grounding in the core subjects of legal education
Teach you the skills that you will need to practice law in various settings
Provide practical, hands-on experience through clinics and field placements
Instill in you the values of practicing law in an ethical and professional manner

With a mission to pursue justice, UMass Law aims to:

Foster an intellectual climate that supports and encourages the exploration of public policy issues
Inspire you to consider public service law careers in underrepresented areas of the state
Increase the diversity of those who practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Encourage you to become professionally engaged in your community through clinics and internships
Provide a training context rooted in social justice issues and constitutional mandates for broader citizen access to counsel

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