UNMSOL is very supportive of non-traditional students. As a busy mother of four, I worried about balancing a legal education and parenthood, and feeling like the law school mom, being so much older than my colleagues. I was amazed by the genuine friendship and support I have found among my peers in law school, the understanding professors who forgave the occasional absence, or allowed my 7 year old to lead the class in the Pledge of Allegiance. In every sense of the word I feel supported and respected by everyone here.

Cara A. Valente-Compton, UNM Law Class of 2014

Being a part of the journal family at UNMSOL has absolutely made my law school experience! It has been so rewarding to have a hand in publishing issues of the Natural Resource Journal. I've learned valuable editing and citation skills, while working with professional authors and an amazing group of student editors.

Lauren Gilmore, UNM Law Class of 2013, SBA President, BA University of California, Santa Barbara

Coming back to New Mexico to attend UNMSOL was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The legal education that I received here helped me obtain both a judicial clerkship and an associate position with a firm post-graduation. I will be pursuing my career in AZ, so there are opportunities available in-state and elsewhere. The support received from career services is also particularly noteworthy. Beginning in my first semester, I received help building my resume and guidance on how to best position myself for obtaining employment after graduation. I love this school, and I appreciate the opportunity to have studied here.

Amanda Thatcher, UNM Law Class of 2013, BA California State University—Fullerton, MBA Candidate UNM Anderson School of Business, Farmington, NM native.

Conversing with Judges and Justices on a first name basis, participating in decisions about my school's future, knowing the names of every classmate and being known by every professor: these are the qualities I've loved about UNM, all at a fantastic price.

Alex Flores, UNM Law Class of 2013, B.A., Public Policy, George Washington University; M.P.A., Princeton University