OpenFieldJuris Doctor (J.D.) - Public Interest Law & Coastal Legal Policy
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth · Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Academic Overview & Description
The only public law school in Massachusetts, delivering rigorous practical legal education with concentrations in public interest law, environmental and coastal law, and community advocacy.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- UMass Law Public Interest Fellowships covering 50% to 100% of tuition
- Tuition Rate
- $31,000/year
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's degree with competitive undergraduate GPA and LSAT or GRE score
- English Language
- TOEFL 90+
- Standardized Exam
- LSAT/GRE required
- Application Materials
- Personal statement and legal resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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