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The Massachusetts School of Law (MSLAW) is a private law school in Andover. It was founded in 1988 by Lawrence Velvel, former dean and legal reform advocate. The school considered itself different from other law schools in that its design and curriculum are based on the medical school educational model.<ref>https://www.mslaw.edu/</ref>

While the school is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, it is not accredited by the American Bar Association. In 1990, MSLAW began offering a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) In 1992, the school applied for ABA accreditation, but was denied due to noncompliance with ABA standards, notably its refusal to follow rules regarding faculty structure, not reporting employment outcomes for graduates, and its lack of considering LSAT scored in the admission process. <ref>ABA SAYS NO TO MASS. LAW SCHOOL. (1994, February 9). Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA), p. E2. Available from NewsBank: America's News: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/0EADEE986EA17B27.</ref>

Following this decision, both MSLAW and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed antitrust complaints against the ABA. MSLAW’s complaint was dismissed on the grounds of immunity, a decision upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The DOJ's case, however, resulted in a consent decree, in which the ABA agreed to revise its accreditation process and eliminate certain outdated or anti-competitive standards.<ref>https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-1st-circuit/1286099.html</ref>

The school has not sought ABA accreditation since and continues to be a vocal critic of ABA standards and practices. <ref>P. JONES, S. (1995, August 28). BUSINESS MONDAYHerald Business ProfileFighting to make law school accessible. Boston Herald (MA), p. 25. Available from NewsBank: America's News: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/130A80D493E4FCB0.</ref>

MASLAW is known for hosting an annual Animal Rights Day event.

Notable alumni include:
* Steven A. Baddour, former Massachusetts State Senator
* Kim Driscoll, 73rd Lt. Governor of Massachusetts
* Barry Finegold, Massachusetts State Senator
* Paul Tucker, district attorney of Essex County, Massachusetts, former Massachusetts State Representative, former chief of the Salem Police Department
* William M. Gannon, New Hampshire State Senator <ref>https://www.mslaw.edu/</ref>