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Keep up with Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law in the news:

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law Clinic Students Succeed

Read up on the accomplishments of Community Development student Seneca Boyer and Field Placement student Bethany Berube.


Ralph Clifford Weighs in on PETA Lawsuit

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law professor Ralph D. Clifford speaks to the Boston Globe about a recent PETA lawsuit seeking copyright protection for a selfie-taking monkey. 


Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law Students Attend Special State Supreme Judicial Court Session

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law professor Kevin Connelly and students attended a special Massachusetts State Supreme Judicial Court sitting in New Bedford's historic New Bedford Superior Court. Hear thoughts on the sitting from one of Professor Connelly's students in Southcoast Today.


Jeremiah Ho Talks Same Sex Marriage on Constitution Day

The Herald news on Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law Professor Jeremiah Ho's contritubtions to last Thursday's Constitution Day commemoration.


Dwight Duncan on WRKO

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law Professor Dwight Duncan was featured on WRKO's Boston.com Morning Show. Listen as he discusses a recent ruling involving Rowan, Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis.


Providence Business Journal Profiles Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law

The Providence Business Journal profiles Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law, its faculty, and students, emphasizing our commitment to experiential learning and civic engagement. Get thoughts from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law student Christine Letsche, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Trustee Mardee Xifaras, and Dean Bilek on the current state and future of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law.


Professors Drew & Potter receive President's Grant

Margaret Drew and Jason Potter Burda of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law, along with Caitlin Stover, College of Nursing, will receive a $32,000 grant from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø President Robert Caret to continue research on building community capacity for HIV-positive individuals in the Southcoast.


Umass Law Alum to Oversee Veterans Treatment Court Program

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law Alum Edward Callahan '13 will oversee the Veterans Treatment Court Program in Wilmington, MA. The Veterans Treatment Court Program offers alternative treatment for veterans with disorders related to their military service. As leader of the program, Edward, who served with the U.S. Army in Iraq and currently serves as first lieutenant in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, will help veterans who are in trouble with the law find the appropriate treatment and services.


Professor Farber on Drone Regulations

The FAA has proposed new regulations for the use of drones by private citizens and companies like Amazon, and the ABA held a panel discussion at their Annual Meeting to discuss the new regulations. Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law professor Hillary Farber was invited to comment.

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Dean Bilek on Executive Suite

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law Dean Mary Lu Bilek appeared on WPRI.com's Executive Suite with Ted Nesi. The two discussed Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Law's history, current accreditation status, and other issues related to running the state's only public law school.


Professor Farber Featured on Fox 25 News

Watch Professor Farber's recent appearances on Fox 25 Boston: |

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