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Massachusetts School of Law at Andover
The Town House was built in 1858 at a cost of $15,500.  It was orginally constructed for a "spacious hall in the second story, with a small gallery and four anterooms. In the first floor a smaller hall, also a post office room, treasurer's and selectmen's room..."
<p><ol> 500 Federal Street<br>
In 1882 an extension was added for cooking accommodations and water for use by clubs and private parties.  In 1902 a lobby was designed with ornamental winding staircases and tinted walls.
Andover, Ma 01810<br>
The Town Seal was placed in the mosaic floor. In 1989 the facility was completely renovated adding air-conditioning. The building is now available for wedding receptions, theater performances, and banquets. There is still a Post Office substation on the first floor.
Phone: 978-681-0800<br>
Web Site: [http://www.mslaw.edu/ http://www.mslaw.edu] </ol></p>


The Massachusetts School of Law, located on Federal Street, was founded in 1988 to provide "entry to the legal profession for working-class students". From the beginning, the school had difficulty getting American Bar Association accreditation. This made it impossible for students to sit for the bar examination or practice outside of Massachusetts. after the school petitioned the ABA for many years, about 8 states allowed MSL graduates to work as licensed lawyers. MSL, Dean Lawrence Velvel, and, eventually, the Department of Justice attacked the so-called anti-competitive rules of ABA accreditation by filing an antitrust suit against the ABA. The school continues to sponsor controversial talks and programs. Alumni of the school include 4 state representatives, including Barry Finegold, and one state senator.
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* ''Andover Townsman'', April 27, 1989


*[http://andover.mvlc.org/opac/en-US/skin/default/xml/rdetail.xml?r=923692&t=against%20the%20tide&tp=title&l=5&d=0&f=at&hc=17&rt=title ''Against the Tide''] by Debbie Hagan. 2004 (Andover Room R 340.071 Hag)
* ''Andover Townsman'', May 4, 1989, p. 6+
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_School_of_Law Massachusetts School of Law] Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, September 5,2012.
*[http://www.boston.com/business/globe/articles/2006/12/05/mass_school_of_law_urges_us_to_reduce_clout_of_bar/ "Andover Law School Continues Fight with ABA,"]  ''Andover Townsman'', June 22, 2000, p.6.
*"Andover Law School guilty of Unique Style," ''Andover Townsman'', November 25, 2004.
*"11 Telly Awards: Judges in Tune with Law School's Cable Shows," ''Andover Townsman'', March 17, 2005.
*"Law School Students Place Third at National Mock Trial," ''Eagle Tribune'', April 23, 2008.
*"Law School Dean to Plan War Crimes Trial for Bush," ''Andover Townsman'', June 26, 2008, p.1, 4.


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The Town House was built in 1858 at a cost of $15,500. It was orginally constructed for a "spacious hall in the second story, with a small gallery and four anterooms. In the first floor a smaller hall, also a post office room, treasurer's and selectmen's room..." In 1882 an extension was added for cooking accommodations and water for use by clubs and private parties. In 1902 a lobby was designed with ornamental winding staircases and tinted walls. The Town Seal was placed in the mosaic floor. In 1989 the facility was completely renovated adding air-conditioning. The building is now available for wedding receptions, theater performances, and banquets. There is still a Post Office substation on the first floor.

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  • Andover Townsman, April 27, 1989
  • Andover Townsman, May 4, 1989, p. 6+

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