UMass Dartmouth Law School
General Info
The University of Massachusetts School of Law-Dartmouth, is a public school located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. University of Massachusetts School of Law-Dartmouth was founded in 2010 and recently accredited by the ABA.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.umassd.edu/law
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmissions@umassd.edu
- (Location) North Dartmouth, MA
Dartmouth Admissions
Dartmouth is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 66% of its applicants. Comparatively, Massachusetts is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 770 | 507 (65.84%) | 71 (9.2%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.63 | 2.97 | 3.35 |
| LSAT | 146 | 148 | 152 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $25,016 | $32,768 |
| Part Time | $18,881 | $24,695 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $18,576
- Living off-campus: $23,616
- Living at home: $16,756
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $50
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Dartmouth Community
Dartmouth is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Below Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Massachusetts is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 15
- Part Time: 12
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 14
- # Minority Faculty: 3
Ratio
13.7 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Dartmouth Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Dartmouth 1L section size is 229% smaller than law schools in Massachusetts and 159% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 351
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 49
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 37
- Law Journals: 25
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 29.5%
- Second Year: 6.7%
- Third Year: 4.1%
- Fourth Year: 3.7%
Dartmouth Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Dartmouth class of 2023 had an employment rate of 83% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 73.1%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 52.0%
- Business: 20.0%
- Government: 14.0%
- Public Interest: 11.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Massachusetts: 65%
- New York: 9%
- Rhode Island: 8%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 73.1%
- First Time Takers: 78
- Average School: 64.9%
- Average State: 83.2%
- Pass Difference: -18.2%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts: 83.2%
- Passed: 37 of 57 (64.9%)
- State Average: 83.2%
- Difference: -18.2%