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Law (Full-time Juris Doctorate)

UMass Law

As a law student, you'll master essential legal skills, learn the fundamentals of statutory and case law, and explore new and emerging areas of practice. Your preparation begins with our simulation-based Legal Skills sequence of courses and culminates in real-world clinic, internship, and pro bono opportunities. The integration of knowledge, theory, ethics, and skills will prepare you to thrive in the changing legal profession. (See also Joint JD/MSW agreement with Bridgewater State University at https://www.umassd.edu/law/academics/programs/jd-msw/
CIP Code: 22.0101

Graduate Doctorate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Lawyers | Judicial Law Clerks | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Law Teachers, Postsecondary

UMass Law School

The Õ¬ÄÐÉñÆ÷ Law School is a comprehensive public law school that offers outstanding professional preparation, real-world law practice opportunities and flexible degree options at an affordable cost. UMass Law programs balance legal theory, doctrine, skills and experience, turning students into highly competent, ethical legal professionals who are poised to pursue justice.