2025 News UMass Law

UMass Law Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Shaun Spencer
Shaun Spencer named a Massachusetts Lawyer of the Year in 2024

Associate Dean’s legal advocacy shapes Massachusetts alimony law

Aerial view of UMass Law
UMass Law Dean's Advisory Board funds bar exam stipends

$50k in stipends support graduates while they prepare to launch their legal careers

Left to right: Incoming Assistant Professors Leo Yu, Akhi Johnson, and Sean Lyness
Three assistant professors join UMass Law faculty to Pursue Justice

Legal scholars bring expertise in civil rights, environmental law, and constitutional litigation

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UMass Law students advocate for civil legal aid at MA State House

Sixty law students participate in annual "Walk the Hill" event