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Lowest tuition of any ABA-accredited law school in MA

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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.

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.

Jonathan Matsler, JD '24: Future prosecutor

Practical experiences at UMass Law prepared military veteran for a career in criminal prosecution

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

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