UMass Law announces accelerated completion program with Worcester State University

THE UNIVERSITY OF Massachusetts Dartmouth has partnered with Worcester State University to allow Worcester State pre-law students to complete their legal degrees in three years at the UMass School of Law at UMass Dartmouth after studying for three years as undergrads at Worcester State. / COURTESY UMASS DARTMOUTH
THE UNIVERSITY OF Massachusetts Dartmouth has partnered with Worcester State University to allow Worcester State pre-law students to complete their legal degrees in three years at the UMass School of Law at UMass Dartmouth after studying for three years as undergrads at Worcester State. / COURTESY UMASS DARTMOUTH

DARTMOUTH – A partnership has been struck between the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Worcester State University that will have pre-law Worcester State students finish their degrees at UMass Dartmouth in an accelerated program.

In a 3+3-style timeline, after studying for three years as an undergraduate, pre-law Worcester State students are now able to complete their legal degrees in another three years at the UMass School of Law at UMass Dartmouth.

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Remarking on the agreement, UMass Law Dean Eric Mitnick said in a statement: “UMass Law is forging new partnerships to provide professional opportunities for students interested in law and providing [the] government with highly qualified graduates.”

Worcester State is the seventh institution to collaborate with UMass Law. Previously-established collaborations include programs with Becker College, Fitchburg State University, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth and UMass Lowell.

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Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.

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