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University of New Mexico School of Law

November 18, 2023

The University of New Mexico School of Law (UNM Law or New Mexico Law) is the law school of the University of New Mexico, a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Founded in 1947, it is the only law school in the state.[7]

University of New Mexico
School of Law
Established1947
School typePublic
DeanSergio Pareja
LocationAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Enrollment347[1]
Faculty34[2] (full time)
USNWR ranking96th (2024)[3]
Bar pass rate92%[4]
Websitelawschool.unm.edu
ABA profileUNM School of Law profile
Bratton Hall

With approximately 300 students and 32 faculty, UNM Law has a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, among the best in the nation.[8] An average of 100 students are enrolled annually, with an acceptance rate of 44 percent.[9] The Juris Doctor (J.D.) program is a full-time day program requiring completion of 86 credit hours in three years. The school also offers dual degree J.D./Masters programs in Accounting, Latin American Studies, Business Administration, or Public Administration; a Master of Studies in Law (MSL); and certificates in Indian law and natural resources law.[8] UNM Law maintains five full-time legal clinics and is unique in requiring the completion of a clinical course to graduate.[10]

UNM Law has one of the highest student diversity indexes of any U.S. law school, with Hispanics as the largest minority group.[11] The school was among the first to prioritize the enrollment of indigenous people and is recognized as the top law school for Native Americans,[12] as well as the second-best law school for Hispanics.[13] The Princeton Review ranked UNM Law sixth in providing the greatest resources for minority students.[14]

UNM School of Law is ranked 91st by U.S. News & World Report and tied for eighth in clinical training; it is particularly noted for its environmental law program. National Jurist ranked UNM Law among the top 30 "best value" law schools, based on criteria such as average indebtedness after graduation, student employment rates, and tuition costs.[15] According to New Mexico's official ABA-required disclosures, 85.7% of the Class of 2021 obtained full-time, long-term, J.D.-required employment ten months after graduation.[16]

Academics edit

In addition to standard doctrinal courses in subjects such as contracts and torts, UNM Law is known for its programs in clinical education, Indian law, and natural resources and environmental law. The in-house Clinical Law Program has been consistently recognized as among the best in the country; though clinical education is optional at most law schools, participation in the clinic is required of all UNM law students.[17] The Indian Law Program includes a specialized program of study leading to a certificate in Indian Law, the Southwest Indian Law Clinic, and the faculty-edited Tribal Law Journal. The Natural Resources and Environmental Law Program includes a specialized program of study leading to a certificate in the field and the student-edited Natural Resources Journal.

UNM School of Law has a unique relationship with New Mexico's government. Under the terms of the state constitution, the dean of the law school is responsible for chairing the state's judicial selection process, including the Judicial Compensation Commission and serving on other boards, committees and commissions.[18] Moreover, the School of Law has the primary responsibility for all judicial education within the state.

Exchange and study abroad programs edit

Study abroad opportunities are available with special UNM exchange programs in Mexico, Canada, and Tasmania. The law school also has an exchange program with the University of New Hampshire School of Law, which allows UNM students to study patent and intellectual property law at that school.[19]

Admissions edit

Applications are reviewed by five-member admissions committee that makes the final decision on acceptance into the next fall's entering class. The committee is composed of three full-time faculty members, the assistant dean for admissions, and one third-year law student elected by the student body. The committee begins reviewing files near the end of the fall semester; but often a final decision is not made until late April. The committee considers quantifiable factors (LSAT and grade point average) and nonquantifiable factors (letters of recommendation, personal statement, and extracurricular activities) in making decisions; substantial preference is given to New Mexico residents. The committee also recognizes that special pre-law programs for minority and disadvantaged applicants provide valuable information about an applicant's ability to succeed in law school, and participation in such programs is taken into account.[20]

Centers and institutes edit

  • American Indian Law Center, Inc.: an independent center based at the law school that is the oldest existing Indian-controlled and operated legal and public policy organization in the country
  • Guanajuato Summer Law Institute
  • UNM Mediation Training
  • UNM Institute of Public Law: a think tank devoted to the development of informed public policy and law for the state of New Mexico
  • The Utton Transboundary Resources Center: a center specializing in transboundary resource disputes
  • Pre-law Summer Institute: a two-month program run by the AILC at the law school that prepares American Indian and Alaska Native individuals for law school by essentially replicating the first semester of law school

Publications edit

  • Natural Resources Journal
  • New Mexico Law Review
  • Tribal Law Journal
  • United States–Mexico Law Journal (1993–2005)

Competitions and moot courts edit

Students may participate in the following competitions and moot courts at the law school:

  • ABA Negotiation Competition
  • American Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition
  • Animal Law Moot Court Competition
  • Environmental Moot Court Competition
  • Health Law Moot Court Competition
  • Hispanic National Bar Association Moot Court Competition
  • Jessup International Moot Court Competition
  • National Mock Trial Competition
  • National Moot Court Competition
  • National Native American Moot Court Competition[21]

Campus edit

In 1971, the law school moved into its current building, designed by the architect Antoine Predock while he was working for George Wright & Associates.[22] In 2002, the law school opened the Fred Hart wing, designed by architect Edward Mazria.[23][24] The New Mexico Court of Appeals is located on campus, next door to the School of Law. The Court of Appeals and the School of Law have a symbiotic relationship with the judges using the law school's library and the students using the Court of Appeal's formal courtroom. Indeed, the Court of Appeals was designed for this use, with classrooms for law students adjacent to the formal courtroom.[25]

The Native American Community Academy, a charter school, previously had grades 11-12 attend classes at UNM Middle School. All school buses went to Wilson Middle School's campus, with grade 11-12 students transported to/from Wilson to the UNM Law building.[26] In 2013 all grades moved to Building 232 of the former Albuquerque Indian School,[27] the Employees' New Dormitory and Club.

Employment edit

According to New Mexico's official ABA-required disclosures, 85.7% of the Class of 2021 obtained full-time, long-term, J.D.-required employment ten months after graduation.[16] A slight majority of graduates (52%) were employed in law firms, followed by 16% in government and 10% in the public interest.[16]

Costs edit

Tuition cost for a full-time in-state student (not including living expenses) for the 2021–2022 academic year was $9,100.06 per semester, or $18,201.20 total for the academic year. Tuition cost for a part-time in-state student, taking 10 credits per semester, for the 2018–2019 academic year was $7,274.80 per semester, or $14,549.60 per academic year. The total cost of attendance (indicating the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses) at New Mexico for the 2021–2022 academic year was $34,021.20 or $56,126.20 for nonresidents.[28] The Law School Transparency estimated debt-financed cost of attendance for three years is $120,833 for residents or $192,655 for non-residents.[29]

Notable alumni edit

Notable faculty edit

References edit

  1. ^ (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-12-29. Retrieved 2008-07-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ UNM Law website
  3. ^ http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/university-of-new-mexico-03100[bare URL]
  4. ^ (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-12-29. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
  5. ^ Residency, Tuition, Fees & Costs - Admissions | UNM School of Law
  6. ^ UNM Law web site
  7. ^ "ABA-Approved Law Schools". www.americanbar.org. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
  8. ^ a b "University of New Mexico Law School Overview". www.usnews.com.
  9. ^ "University of New Mexico - School of Law - The Princeton Review Law School Rankings & Reviews". www.princetonreview.com. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  10. ^ "Clinical Program :: School of Law | The University of New Mexico". lawschool.unm.edu. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  11. ^ . Archived from the original on 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
  12. ^ "preLaw magazine - Winter 2022". mydigitalpublication.com. pp. 26–27. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  13. ^ "preLaw magazine Winter 2022". mydigitalpublication.com. pp. 26–27. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  14. ^ "Greatest Resources for Minority Students | The Princeton Review". www.princetonreview.com. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  15. ^ "Best Value Law Schools | the National Jurist". www.nationaljurist.com. 16 October 2009. Retrieved 2015-06-10.
  16. ^ a b c "Employment Statistics :: School of Law | The University of New Mexico". lawschool.unm.edu. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  17. ^ About the Clinical Program - Clinical Law Programs | UNM School of Law
  18. ^ N.M. Const., art. VI, § 35
  19. ^ . Archived from the original on 2008-05-18. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
  20. ^ About Admissions - Admissions | UNM School of Law
  21. ^ . Archived from the original on 2008-07-05. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
  22. ^ . Archived from the original on 2008-05-18. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
  23. ^ . Archived from the original on 2008-10-07. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
  24. ^ Unm Law School Earns Merit Award For Building Addition
  25. ^ Harbert, Nancy (October 1, 2011). "Moot Courtroom Turned into Classroom". UNM Law 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
  26. ^ Yodice, James (2013-02-20). "Academy blends native culture, city life". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  27. ^ Tassy, Elaine (2013-08-25). "Native American charter school finds home on Indian School campus". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  28. ^ "Tuition and Expenses".
  29. ^ "New Mexico University Profile".
  30. ^ a b . KXII. 2013-01-04. Archived from the original on 2013-01-08. Retrieved 2013-01-20.
  31. ^ Martin, Douglas. "Paul L. Bloom, Who Tackled Overcharging by Oil Companies, Dies at 70", The New York Times, October 13, 2009. Accessed October 27, 2009.
  32. ^ Boetel, Ryan (October 9, 2020). "'Proud progressive,' Haaland seeks 2nd term". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  33. ^ Ramirez, Steve (September 6, 2016). "Former state Supreme Court Justice Dan Sosa Jr. dies at 92". Las Cruces Sun-News.

External links edit

  • Official website

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The University of New Mexico School of Law UNM Law or New Mexico Law is the law school of the University of New Mexico a public research university in Albuquerque New Mexico United States Founded in 1947 it is the only law school in the state 7 University of New MexicoSchool of LawEstablished1947School typePublicDeanSergio ParejaLocationAlbuquerque New Mexico U S Enrollment347 1 Faculty34 2 full time USNWR ranking96th 2024 3 Bar pass rate92 4 Websitelawschool wbr unm wbr eduABA profileUNM School of Law profileBratton HallWith approximately 300 students and 32 faculty UNM Law has a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1 among the best in the nation 8 An average of 100 students are enrolled annually with an acceptance rate of 44 percent 9 The Juris Doctor J D program is a full time day program requiring completion of 86 credit hours in three years The school also offers dual degree J D Masters programs in Accounting Latin American Studies Business Administration or Public Administration a Master of Studies in Law MSL and certificates in Indian law and natural resources law 8 UNM Law maintains five full time legal clinics and is unique in requiring the completion of a clinical course to graduate 10 UNM Law has one of the highest student diversity indexes of any U S law school with Hispanics as the largest minority group 11 The school was among the first to prioritize the enrollment of indigenous people and is recognized as the top law school for Native Americans 12 as well as the second best law school for Hispanics 13 The Princeton Review ranked UNM Law sixth in providing the greatest resources for minority students 14 UNM School of Law is ranked 91st by U S News amp World Report and tied for eighth in clinical training it is particularly noted for its environmental law program National Jurist ranked UNM Law among the top 30 best value law schools based on criteria such as average indebtedness after graduation student employment rates and tuition costs 15 According to New Mexico s official ABA required disclosures 85 7 of the Class of 2021 obtained full time long term J D required employment ten months after graduation 16 Contents 1 Academics 1 1 Exchange and study abroad programs 2 Admissions 3 Centers and institutes 4 Publications 5 Competitions and moot courts 6 Campus 7 Employment 8 Costs 9 Notable alumni 10 Notable faculty 11 References 12 External linksAcademics editIn addition to standard doctrinal courses in subjects such as contracts and torts UNM Law is known for its programs in clinical education Indian law and natural resources and environmental law The in house Clinical Law Program has been consistently recognized as among the best in the country though clinical education is optional at most law schools participation in the clinic is required of all UNM law students 17 The Indian Law Program includes a specialized program of study leading to a certificate in Indian Law the Southwest Indian Law Clinic and the faculty edited Tribal Law Journal The Natural Resources and Environmental Law Program includes a specialized program of study leading to a certificate in the field and the student edited Natural Resources Journal UNM School of Law has a unique relationship with New Mexico s government Under the terms of the state constitution the dean of the law school is responsible for chairing the state s judicial selection process including the Judicial Compensation Commission and serving on other boards committees and commissions 18 Moreover the School of Law has the primary responsibility for all judicial education within the state Exchange and study abroad programs edit Study abroad opportunities are available with special UNM exchange programs in Mexico Canada and Tasmania The law school also has an exchange program with the University of New Hampshire School of Law which allows UNM students to study patent and intellectual property law at that school 19 Admissions editApplications are reviewed by five member admissions committee that makes the final decision on acceptance into the next fall s entering class The committee is composed of three full time faculty members the assistant dean for admissions and one third year law student elected by the student body The committee begins reviewing files near the end of the fall semester but often a final decision is not made until late April The committee considers quantifiable factors LSAT and grade point average and nonquantifiable factors letters of recommendation personal statement and extracurricular activities in making decisions substantial preference is given to New Mexico residents The committee also recognizes that special pre law programs for minority and disadvantaged applicants provide valuable information about an applicant s ability to succeed in law school and participation in such programs is taken into account 20 Centers and institutes editAmerican Indian Law Center Inc an independent center based at the law school that is the oldest existing Indian controlled and operated legal and public policy organization in the country Guanajuato Summer Law Institute UNM Mediation Training UNM Institute of Public Law a think tank devoted to the development of informed public policy and law for the state of New Mexico The Utton Transboundary Resources Center a center specializing in transboundary resource disputes Pre law Summer Institute a two month program run by the AILC at the law school that prepares American Indian and Alaska Native individuals for law school by essentially replicating the first semester of law schoolPublications editNatural Resources Journal New Mexico Law Review Tribal Law Journal United States Mexico Law Journal 1993 2005 Competitions and moot courts editStudents may participate in the following competitions and moot courts at the law school ABA Negotiation Competition American Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition Animal Law Moot Court Competition Environmental Moot Court Competition Health Law Moot Court Competition Hispanic National Bar Association Moot Court Competition Jessup International Moot Court Competition National Mock Trial Competition National Moot Court Competition National Native American Moot Court Competition 21 Campus editIn 1971 the law school moved into its current building designed by the architect Antoine Predock while he was working for George Wright amp Associates 22 In 2002 the law school opened the Fred Hart wing designed by architect Edward Mazria 23 24 The New Mexico Court of Appeals is located on campus next door to the School of Law The Court of Appeals and the School of Law have a symbiotic relationship with the judges using the law school s library and the students using the Court of Appeal s formal courtroom Indeed the Court of Appeals was designed for this use with classrooms for law students adjacent to the formal courtroom 25 The Native American Community Academy a charter school previously had grades 11 12 attend classes at UNM Middle School All school buses went to Wilson Middle School s campus with grade 11 12 students transported to from Wilson to the UNM Law building 26 In 2013 all grades moved to Building 232 of the former Albuquerque Indian School 27 the Employees New Dormitory and Club Employment editAccording to New Mexico s official ABA required disclosures 85 7 of the Class of 2021 obtained full time long term J D required employment ten months after graduation 16 A slight majority of graduates 52 were employed in law firms followed by 16 in government and 10 in the public interest 16 Costs editTuition cost for a full time in state student not including living expenses for the 2021 2022 academic year was 9 100 06 per semester or 18 201 20 total for the academic year Tuition cost for a part time in state student taking 10 credits per semester for the 2018 2019 academic year was 7 274 80 per semester or 14 549 60 per academic year The total cost of attendance indicating the cost of tuition fees and living expenses at New Mexico for the 2021 2022 academic year was 34 021 20 or 56 126 20 for nonresidents 28 The Law School Transparency estimated debt financed cost of attendance for three years is 120 833 for residents or 192 655 for non residents 29 Notable alumni editArticle III federal judges Christina Armijo Class of 1975 senior judge United States District Court for the District of New Mexico Robert C Brack Class of 1978 judge United States District Court for the District of New Mexico Joel M Carson III Class of 1997 circuit judge United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Kenneth J Gonzales Class of 1994 judge United States District Court for the District of New Mexico Paul W Grimm Class of 1976 judge United States District Court for the District of Maryland Curtis LeRoy Hansen Class of 1961 senior judge United States District Court for the District of New Mexico Jimmie V Reyna Class of 1978 circuit judge United States Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitPoliticians and government officials Hector Balderas Class of 2001 New Mexico Attorney General former New Mexico State Auditor and former state representative Charles W Blackwell Class of 1972 first ambassador of the Chickasaw Nation to the United States from 1995 until 2013 30 Paul Bloom 1939 2009 lawyer who recovered 6 billion for the United States Department of Energy 31 Jacob Candelaria Class of 2016 first openly gay man elected to New Mexico Legislature member of the New Mexico Senate John Anthony Castro Class of 2012 candidate for U S Senate Brian Colon Class of 2001 John EchoHawk Class of 1970 founder of Native American Rights Fund NARF Deb Haaland U S Representative for New Mexico s 1st Congressional District and one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress 32 David Iglesias Class of 1984 Judge Advocate JAG at the Pentagon member of the legal team that was the inspiration for the film A Few Good Men United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Class of 1978 Gary King Class of 1984 Georgene Louis Class of 2004 member of the New Mexico House of Representatives Michelle Lujan Grisham Class of 1987 32nd Governor of New Mexico United States Representative for New Mexico s 1st District 2013 2019 Thomas J Mabry 14th Governor of New Mexico Ramona Villagomez Manglona Class of 1996 chief judge U S District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands a United States territorial court nominated by Barack H Obama Jonathan Rothschild Class of 1977 Mayor of Tucson Arizona Steven Schiff Class of 1972 Xochitl Torres Small U S Representative for New Mexico s 2nd congressional district Gloria Tristani member of the Federal Communications Commission FCC 1997 2001 Tom Udall Class of 1977 John Wertheim Class of 1995 Supreme Court of New Mexico Edward L Chavez Class of 1981 Charles W Daniels Class of 1969 Thomas J Mabry Petra Jimenez Maes Class of 1973 Judith Nakamura Class of 1989 Dan Sosa Jr Class of 1951 33 Barbara J Vigil Class of 1985 Supreme Court of Guam Katherine Maraman Class of 1976 Fictional Kimbery Wexler main character on the television series Better Call SaulNotable faculty editCurrent Christian G Fritz Nathalie Martin Kevin K WashburnFormer Norman Bay Charles W Blackwell 30 Vern Countryman Cruz Reynoso Suellyn ScarnecchiaReferences edit Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2009 12 29 Retrieved 2008 07 30 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link UNM Law website http grad schools usnews rankingsandreviews com best graduate schools top law schools university of new mexico 03100 bare URL ABA Data for first time takers in New Mexico Winter 06 and Summer 07 PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2009 12 29 Retrieved 2008 07 30 Residency Tuition Fees amp Costs Admissions UNM School of Law UNM Law web site ABA Approved Law Schools www americanbar org Retrieved 2022 10 26 a b University of New Mexico Law School Overview www usnews com University of New Mexico School of Law The Princeton Review Law School Rankings amp Reviews www princetonreview com Retrieved 2022 12 18 Clinical Program School of Law The University of New Mexico lawschool unm edu Retrieved 2022 12 17 USNews America s Best Graduate Schools 2008 Law Archived from the original on 2009 03 09 Retrieved 2013 11 14 preLaw magazine Winter 2022 mydigitalpublication com pp 26 27 Retrieved 2022 12 17 preLaw magazine Winter 2022 mydigitalpublication com pp 26 27 Retrieved 2022 12 17 Greatest Resources for Minority Students The Princeton Review www princetonreview com Retrieved 2022 12 17 Best Value Law Schools the National Jurist www nationaljurist com 16 October 2009 Retrieved 2015 06 10 a b c Employment Statistics School of Law The University of New Mexico lawschool unm edu Retrieved 2022 12 17 About the Clinical Program Clinical Law Programs UNM School of Law N M Const art VI 35 UNM School of Law Academics Exchange Programs Franklin Pierce Intellectual Property Exchange Archived from the original on 2008 05 18 Retrieved 2008 07 29 About Admissions Admissions UNM School of Law UNM School of Law Curriculum Competitions Course Descriptions Archived from the original on 2008 07 05 Retrieved 2008 07 29 UNM School of Law About UNM Law School History A Historical Perspective Archived from the original on 2008 05 18 Retrieved 2008 07 29 UNM School of Law About UNM Law School History Milestones Archived from the original on 2008 10 07 Retrieved 2008 07 29 Unm Law School Earns Merit Award For Building Addition Harbert Nancy October 1 2011 Moot Courtroom Turned into Classroom UNM Law 2011 Retrieved 13 November 2011 Yodice James 2013 02 20 Academy blends native culture city life Albuquerque Journal Retrieved 2021 07 27 Tassy Elaine 2013 08 25 Native American charter school finds home on Indian School campus Albuquerque Journal Retrieved 2021 07 27 Tuition and Expenses New Mexico University Profile a b Chickasaw Nation Ambassador Charles W Blackwell a Man of Vision KXII 2013 01 04 Archived from the original on 2013 01 08 Retrieved 2013 01 20 Martin Douglas Paul L Bloom Who Tackled Overcharging by Oil Companies Dies at 70 The New York Times October 13 2009 Accessed October 27 2009 Boetel Ryan October 9 2020 Proud progressive Haaland seeks 2nd term Albuquerque Journal Retrieved November 25 2020 Ramirez Steve September 6 2016 Former state Supreme Court Justice Dan Sosa Jr dies at 92 Las Cruces Sun News External links editOfficial website 35 05 37 N 106 37 07 W 35 0935 N 106 6185 W 35 0935 106 6185 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title University of New Mexico School of Law amp oldid 1174682917, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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