Feature Stories

2019 was a year of many accomplishments for our students, faculty, and staff.

Jonathan Goldman, JD candidate '21 served in the Marine Corps Reserves before deciding to pursue a legal career.

A public interest fellow, Mary Brigh Lavery interned this summer with the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators.

As SBA president, Dionte was committed to providing the best experience possible for his classmates.

An active member of the UMass Law community, Kayla was involved with law review, the Student Bar Association, and the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

Casey Shannon attended UMass Law part-time while working full-time at Bristol County Savings Bank.

UMass Law's exchange program with University of Limerick School of Law

After relocating from Uganda when he was 13, Phillip Rutahweire, JD candidate '18, pursued U.S. citizenship while at UMass Law.

Stephanie Rodriguez-Ruiz, JD candidate '19 interned with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Rappaport Scholar.

Alicia Blanchard, JD candidate '18, plans to work in special education reform.

Near the top of her cohort, Mary McBride, JD candidate '18, has successfully balanced courses, internships, and leadership positions.