Prepare For Outcomes That Matter
At Western New England University's School of Law, we are proud to offer a student-centered learning environment. We offer five concentrations, a robust academic success program, and 100% of our students graduate with experiential learning.
Student success is at the core of everything we do, including designing course schedules. All full-time class sessions are held Monday through Thursday; there are no regularly-scheduled classes on Fridays. For 1L students, this will allow for more time to study, participate in student organizations, attend workshops and professional development events, and keep up with obligations outside of law school. For 2L and 3L students, this will make it possible to take full advantage of the practical learning experiences.
Visit Campus
We welcome you to schedule an individual visit to our campus. During your visit, you will be able to tour the Blake Law Center with a current student, meet with a member of our Admissions team, and sit in on a class. To schedule your visit, please click the link below or call us at 413-782-1406.
Sample Schedule
Fall 2023
- Lawyering Skills I Monday and Wednesday 9:30–10:25 a.m.
- Torts Monday 1:00–2:15 p.m., Tuesday 2:00–3:15 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
- Civil Procedure Monday and Wednesday 10:35–11:50 a.m., Thursday 2:00–3:15 p.m.
- Criminal Law Tuesday and Thursday 9:30–10:45 a.m., Wednesday 1:00–2:15 p.m.
- Academic Success Tuesday 11:00 a.m.–1:55 p.m.
Spring 2024
- Lawyering Skills II Monday and Wednesday 9:30–10:25 a.m.
- Constitutional Law Monday 10:35–11:50 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9:30–10:45 a.m.
- Contracts Tuesday and Thursday 2:00–3:15 p.m., Wednesday 10:35–11:50 a.m.
- Property Monday and Wednesday 1:00–2:15 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
- Academic Enrichment Workshop Tuesday 11:00–11:55 a.m.
Location
Our Springfield, MA location is centrally located and an easy drive from Hartford, Albany, Worcester, Providence, or anywhere in between. As the only law school in western Massachusetts, our students have a significant advantage in the legal market when it comes to internships, externships, and clinics.
Student Demographics
| 1L Cohort Size | 69 |
| Age Range | 20–58 |
| Gender | 61% female/39% male |
| Median LSAT | 149 |
| Median GPA | 3.32 |
| States & Countries Represented | CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, OR, PA, PR, TX, UT, Canada, Ghana, Myanmar |
Cost and Aid
Each year, the Financial Aid Office determines a standard Cost of Attendance for determining financial aid eligibility.
Full-time Program Cost and Aid
Scholarships
All applicants are automatically considered for the Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Merit Scholarships as part of the admissions process.
Admissions Information
Our juris doctor admission instructions provide information on the application process, required documents, and eligibility criteria for prospective law students seeking entry into the program.