LIFE AT UMASS LAW
Your choice of a law school is a decision about academic excellence, professional preparation, and affordability. You are choosing a law school that will enable you to pursue your unique career goals in any field of law.
My favorite thing about UMass Law is the diversity and intimacy. I have small classes filled with international students and students from all over the country.”
- Nathan Upchurch JD ‘26
As you weigh each of these factors, consider this—UMass Law offers a beautiful location, convenient accommodations, a warm and welcoming community, and a vibrant social life.
Location. Location. Location.
UMass Law is located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal community conveniently situated 30 minutes from Cape Cod and Providence, RI, and about an hour from Boston, MA.
The Massachusetts SouthCoast offers an affordable cost of living, scenic beaches, and extensive running and biking trails where you can enjoy a study break outdoors.
Within a mile of campus, you’ll find everything you need—shopping, restaurants and cafes, and a variety of entertainment.
Parking at the UMass Law campus is plentiful, and there is easy access to I-195, Route 24, and Route 6.
International airports are located in Boston and Providence.
A free shuttle service is available between the law school and the UMass Dartmouth campus. The UMass Dartmouth main campus has bus service to Fall River, New Bedford, and Boston.
Graduate housing is available on UMass Dartmouth’s main campus, a short distance from the UMass Law campus. The apartment-style accommodations provide you with ready access to all the activities nearby.
Urban housing can be expensive, especially in Boston. Accommodations in or around Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Fall River are affordable, and the UMass Law admissions office can provide a list of local rental units.
When I came to campus for the first time, I was struck by how comfortable I felt here, and I knew I wanted to become a part of this community. I have learned and grown so much during my time here, and I am very grateful to have done so in such a supportive environment.”
Emily Dillan JD ‘23 Sandwich, MA
Given our proximity to many law firms and organizations, as well as multiple court systems, internships abound at UMass Law. You’ll find opportunities to gain hands-on experience in private practices, corporations, government, the public sector, and law school clinics.
On the law school campus, students attend lectures by guest speakers and participate in professional workshops and conferences. They enjoy socializing at sporting and casual events, including a variety of student organization outings. Additionally, our students are involved in community service and enjoy volunteering at Sharing the Harvest Community Farm in Dartmouth.
UMass Law student groups
• Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
• Black Law Students Association
• Business Law Society
• Criminal Law Society
• Delta Theta Phi
• Environmental Law Society
• Federalist Society
• First Generation Law Students Association
• Health Law Society
• International Law Students Association
• Jewish Law Students Association
• Latin American Law Students Association
• Law & Political Economy Society
• Law Association Against Sexual Exploitation
• Legal Association of Women
• Middle Eastern Law Students Association
• National Lawyers Guild
• Parents Attending Law School
• Sports, Entertainment, and Art Law Club
• Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
• Student Bar Association
• UMass Law Chess Club
• UMass Law Review
• Veterans Law Association