School of Law

As a child, Rachel Swanteson-Franz used to run and play on what is now UNM’s School of Law campus. She never thought she would end up right back at that school years later to complete her juris doctorate. 

The American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) announced UNM School of Law Professor Cliff Villa was recently elected as a fellow of this prestigious organization. This distinction recognizes prominent practitioners from private practice,...

U.S. News & World Report today released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, showcasing a number of The University of New Mexico's graduate programs. UNM has several programs in the top 100 with Nursing Midwifery leading the pack at No. 7, up three...

Warigia Bowman, a University of New Mexico School of Law professor and affiliated faculty member in the Africana Studies department, was recently recognized as part of African American Day at the Legislature, in observance of Black...

Eric Knapp (’98) and his wife, Dana Marie Knapp, have pledged $4.5 million to the Peter A. Winograd Endowed Annual Scholarship in Law at The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) School of Law. Their new commitment builds upon more than two decades of giving...

The University of New Mexico School of Law hosts the U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez Endowed Lectureship on Law and Civil Rights on Wednesday, March 4, featuring constitutional law scholar Stephen I. Vladeck.

Hundreds of Lobos filled the Roundhouse Wednesday, turning UNM Day into a powerful show highlighting the importance and significant impact of The University of New Mexico's research, academic programs and community engagement across New Mexico to...

America is on the brink of the largest retirement wave in history — nearly 30 million people will hang up their careers over the next decade. That’s according to UNM School of Law Professor Nathalie Martin, who released a new book, The Inspired Retirement: Purpose and Passion in Your Next Adventure.

UNM joins Brown University in national institute focused on intuitive, trustworthy AI assistants A new institute supported by a $20 million National Science Foundation grant, will convene researchers to guide development of a new generation of AI...

The University of New Mexico School of Law Clinical Program has recently contracted with a licensed clinical social worker, expanding the support available to students and strengthening its multidisciplinary approach to legal education. This initiative,...