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Summer 2026 Pre-Law Tips for New Students

Welcome to UMass! Whether you’re just starting your college years, or transferring into UMass to continue what you started elsewhere, the Pre-Law Advising Office is here to help. Below you’ll find the substance of the Pre-Law sessions that I (along …

By Diane Curtis
Diane Curtis Pre-Law Advisor & Senior Lecturer
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Legal Education Data Deck by AccessLex

All the info you need or want about trends in law school applications, admissions, and enrollment from AccessLex, the always FREE (and reliable) resource for pre-laws and law students. Check out the full deck here, and see below for a …

By Diane Curtis
Diane Curtis Pre-Law Advisor & Senior Lecturer
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Pre-Law Resources