UMass Law

10/10/2026

New faces, new perspectives, and new expertise at UMass Law! ⚖️

UMass Law is welcoming six faculty members this academic year, bringing experience in artificial intelligence, data privacy, criminal justice, health law, courtroom advocacy, and legal education.

From accomplished scholars and practicing attorneys to experienced educators, these faculty members strengthen our academic programs and our commitment to preparing the next generation of legal professionals.

Meet our newest faculty members:

New faculty expand expertise in technology, criminal justice, health law, advocacy, legal skills, and academic success

10/08/2026

Five years of bringing the courtroom to campus! ⚖️

The Massachusetts Appeals Court returned to UMass Law this week for its fifth annual visit, giving students a firsthand look at appellate advocacy.

Students observed oral arguments before a three-justice panel and had the opportunity to interact with the justices, learn about the appellate process, and explore careers in law and public service.

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Annual court session gives students at the Commonwealth's only public law school a firsthand look at appellate advocacy

10/01/2026

🚁 Who controls the skies above your home?

UMass Law Professor Hillary Farber spoke with The Boston Globe about Amazon's proposed drone delivery service in Massachusetts and the legal questions surrounding federal airspace, property rights, and local control.

Read her insight ⬇️

Amazon wants to launch Massachusetts’ first drone delivery center in Westborough. We can’t demand ever-faster delivery, then recoil from what it takes.

09/16/2026

UMass Law student Komal Pandit '28 has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow! 👏

A first-generation law student and daughter of immigrants, Pandit is being recognized for her commitment to community engagement and public service.

"I want my work to be grounded in service and empathy, and I hope to use my legal education to make a meaningful difference in the communities I serve."

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Pandit recognized for commitment to community engagement and public service

09/15/2026

UMass Law Assistant Professor Anna-Marie Tabor recently spoke with Providence Business News about a new federal mortgage escrow rule and what it could mean for Rhode Island homeowners and financial institutions.

“It makes it hard for consumers to understand the true costs of their mortgages,” Tabor told PBN.

Read more about the potential impact of the rule:

For thousands of Rhode Island homeowners, the outcome of a legal fight over mortgage escrow accounts could determine whether money they set aside for property taxes and insurance continues to earn interest. It also could affect which banks have a competitive advantage in Rhode Island’s mortgage ma...

09/10/2026

"It represents a commitment to the values Chief Justice Gants championed, including expanding access to justice and serving the public."

Maggie Boettiger '27 has been named a 2026 Gants Scholar, an honor recognizing Massachusetts law students committed to public service and expanding access to justice.

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3L recognized for commitment to public service and expanding access to justice

09/08/2026

"Most, if not all, of my work is motivated by my family and the immigrant community that raised me."

For Isabelle Fonseca '28, public service is personal. This summer, the Rappaport Fellow put that passion into practice at Boston's Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement — strengthening her commitment to advancing immigrant rights through law. ⚖️

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2L spends summer advancing public service through prestigious fellowship

09/02/2026

"Don't put limitations on yourself. If you think you might love this work, take the risk and bet on yourself."

Paul Riley '26 didn’t always imagine himself becoming a lawyer. At UMass Law, he found his calling, became a leader on campus, and was chosen to deliver the student commencement address. Now, he's ready to start his career as a public defender. ⚖️

Read Paul’s story:

Future public defender says UMass Law helped him discover what he was capable of

08/26/2026

A special orientation tradition.🌾

UMass Law students recently wrapped up Orientation Week by giving back to the community at Sharing the Harvest Community Farm!

08/22/2026

The entering class of 2026 has set a new bar at UMass Law ⚖️

With the strongest academic indicators in school history, our 148 newest students bring experiences and perspectives from 27 states and 11 countries to Massachusetts’ only public law school. Welcome to UMass Law!

148 new law students bring wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences to Massachusetts' only public law school