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UMass Law Librarians Wood and Peltz-Steele have co-authored an article explaining how to integrate low-cost, openly-licensed material into legal education.
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Professor Dunlap named Spring '22 Faculty Fellow by UMass Dartmouth’s Office of Faculty Development.
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2021 saw record enrollment and applications, a new Arc of Justice Atrium, and expanded opportunities for students
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A return to campus brought UMass Dartmouth together to achieve new heights
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Newly renovated lobby and commissioned art pieces showcase the history and future potential of the Commonwealth’s only public law school
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Professor Ralph Clifford was quoted in Commonwealth Magazine on municipalities foreclosing on homes with tax liens.
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New 3+3 agreement between institutions to create innovative pipeline for law students
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Chapter offers techniques for teaching contract law with greater inclusiveness
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Professor Julie Baker presented “Moot Court: How to Coach Your Team to a Winning Competition Brief" on a panel identifying best practices for teaching brief-writing to competition students.
Professor Dwight Duncan was featured in Mass. Lawyers Weekly to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s use of shadow dockets.
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Professor Drew presented on a panel of human rights clinicians on how UMass Law’s Human Rights at Home Clinic focuses on human rights needs and violations within the United States.
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The three-year grant will support the program’s efforts to provide quality legal representation to economically disadvantaged clients
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