UMass Law
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Comparative law & cultural immersion shapes future lawyers
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Professor Vyas presented at a conference on AI as a use case for blockchain technology.
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UMass Law’s Erica Sylvia was invited to participate on a panel hosted by the Sturgis Library entitled: AI & You
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UMass Law Associate Dean Shaun Spencer secured a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision preserving an alimony award that reflected the pattern of savings that the parties followed during their marriage.
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Agreement will enable Dean College students to earn an undergraduate and law degree in six years instead of seven
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Students learn about a new area of law from speakers and panelists representing industry, law, and government
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A- ranking places law school 2nd in MA and 3rd in New England for "Best Schools for Practical Training" for 2024
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Justices rule in favor of choice of law in maritime insurance case
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They will teach in the areas of consumer protection and criminal law and procedure
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In speaking with law students, Sherman advocates for the value of a legal education
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Students and faculty participate in "Walk to the Hill" for the 8th consecutive year
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Students probe current topics of interest while working with faculty advisors