University of Massachusetts School of Law-Dartmouth
333 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Office 103 (Library, 1st floor)
Phone: 508.910.6602
jquinn3@umassd.edu
Attorney John F. Quinn serves as the Director of Public Interest Law Programs at the University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth. In this role, Attorney Quinn works with law students and external partners to create internships and career opportunities across several academic disciplines, including law and public policy.
With a focus on preparing and placing law students in public interest internships and careers, Attorney Quinn also serves as the supervisor of the law school’s Public Interest Law Fellowship program (PILF). The PILF Program offers a comprehensive, integrated program, which is designed to train students for careers in public service. As a part of this program, Attorney Quinn hosts and moderates ongoing events that expose law students to various public service professionals from across the state.
Prior to joining UMass Law School, Attorney Quinn practiced law in Bristol County and served in the Massachusetts State Legislature for eighteen years representing the greater New Bedford region. As a member of the Massachusetts Legislature, Attorney Quinn served in several leadership positions, including the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Banking and the Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Attorney Quinn has also testified at two Congressional hearings regarding banking and fishery law.