UNM School of Law Clinical Programs
Recent News About UNM School of Law Clinical Programs
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The University of New Mexico School of Law is inviting artists to submit their work for display in its Art Gallery.
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The Latiné American Law Student Association (LALSA), previously known as the Mexican American Law Student Association (MALSA), has announced a name change to better represent its diverse membership.
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On September 18, 2024, the School of Law collaborated with the UNM Alumni Association to organize the annual UNM homecoming event, Diner en Rouge.
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The School of Law has announced the recipients of two prestigious awards for its third-year students.
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On October 16, 2024, the School of Law and the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program hosted the Gathering of Communities and Nations Convocation.
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Law and its Alumni/ae Association Board recently hosted the 2024 Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner on October 18, 2024.
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Friends and colleagues of the late Professor Albert E. Utton gathered at the University of New Mexico's School of Law on September 19, 2024, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Utton Transboundary Resources Center.
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The Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project recently held a Constitution Day celebration on September 27, 2024.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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.