UNM School of Law Clinical Programs
Recent News About UNM School of Law Clinical Programs
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Voters to decide on New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 3 in November
New Mexico voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment 3 in the upcoming November ballot. The proposed amendment, if passed, would permit the Dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law to appoint a designee to chair judicial nominating commissions when necessary.
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UNM digital repository sees high demand for legal scholarship
The University of New Mexico's (UNM) decision to migrate its School of Law's three law journals to the UNM Digital Repository has increased accessibility for legal scholars' work worldwide. This transition has also allowed an analysis of which articles are most impactful based on download statistics.
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School of Law appoints Rachel O. Woods as associate director
The School of Law has announced the appointment of Rachel O. Woods as the new Associate Director of Career Services. In her new role, Woods will offer career guidance, lead professional development workshops, and act as a liaison to employers throughout the state.
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Class of 2004 celebrates two decades since graduation
The class of 2004 held its 20th reunion on September 6, 2024. Out of the ninety-two graduates from that year, twenty-nine attended the event.
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University remembers law professor Willis (Bill) Ellis
Willis (Bill) Ellis, a respected Professor Emeritus of the School of Law, passed away on August 20, 2024. He was 96 years old.
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Professor appointed inaugural chair for children's law at UNM
David B. Martinez, Kelly Stout Sanchez, and Julio C. Romero, partners at the law firm Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero P.C., have donated $2.5 million to the University of New Mexico School of Law. This contribution has led to the establishment of an endowed chair named the F. Michael Hart Chair in Children’s Law, honoring Mike Hart, a partner at their firm.
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School of Law begins new clinical law program with swearing-in ceremony
The School of Law has commenced its 2024 Clinical Law Program with a swearing-in ceremony held on August 15, 2024. Students took the oath of office under the guidance of Judge Zachary Ives from the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
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Alicia Ulibarri joins Community Governance Attorney Program
Alicia Ulibarri, a third-year law student at the School of Law, has been selected for the Community Governance Attorney Program (CGAP). Established by the New Mexico Legislature in 2019, CGAP provides legal services to land grant, acequia, and colonias communities. The program connects these communities with law students who offer support and requires participants to work for two years after graduation for an organization serving these communities.
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UNM Law Library extends services to attorneys and public
The UNM Law Library is extending its services to both attorneys and the public, offering assistance in person and online. The library's operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (MT) Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (MT) on Fridays.
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UNM School of Law celebrates new semester with annual fiesta
On August 23, 2024, the University of New Mexico School of Law organized its annual Back to School Fiesta. The event took place on the back patio of the law school and was attended by over 400 individuals celebrating the start of a new semester.