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At this time, we invite graduate student applicants to apply for a half-day workshop on the morning of October 2. Graduate students are expected to have a full draft of a law and society-related dissertation chapter, grant proposal narrative, or journal length article to share by the time of the meeting. We hope that the time for each project or paper will be fruitful for developing towards publication. In cohorts of four, graduate students will workshop projects with two faculty members with topical expertise. 

The Center for Justice, Law, and Societies hosts the Spring 2026 Five College Law, Justice, and Societies Speaker Series.

Welcoming the greater UMass community to examine challenges to democracy, free speech, and justice, offering faculty-led discussions on law, politics, and civic engagement.

Learn more about the fall speaker series featuring experts on criminal justice reform, political spectacle, and prosecutorial backlash.

RISE Into Research Fellows conclude their summer research. 

Kelsey Shoub, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, has received the 2024 SBS Outstanding Research Award. 

The UMass Amherst Center for Justice, Law, and Societies is pleased to feature Konah Brownell in our Undergraduate Spotlight series. 

The UMass  Amherst Center for Justice, Law, and Societies celebrates Shay Olmstead in our Spotlight Scholar series.