Schedule of Classes


Schedule as of March 24, 2023

Law

This course is an introduction to the study of Constitutional Law. The focus will be on the structural framework established by the Constitution, including principles of federalism and the role of the Supreme Court in policing the constitutional order. Among other things, we will study the doctrine of judicial review, the reach of federal legislative power, limits on the reach of state power, the workings of the Supreme Court, and separation of powers and limits on the exercise of federal judicial power.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148168

   

Web Enhanced - Lecture
George  L  Bach - gbach01@unm.edu3 Section Full
00248525

   

Lecture
Vinay  V  Harpalani - vinayh@unm.edu33
00352975

   

Lecture
John  M  Kang - johnkang@unm.edu31

This course will introduce students to sources of international law, states, international organizations and non-governmental organizations, international dispute settlement, jurisdiction, human rights, international humanitarian law, and the use of force. This is a three-credit course that is open to first year as well as second and third year law students.

Sections
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CANCELLED
001
48528Lecture Staff 32
00260211

   

Lecture
Jennifer    Moore - moore@law.unm.edu34

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of property law, focusing on the role of possession in allocating the various rights and responsibilities connected with personal and real property. The course covers acquisition of initial property rights, adverse possession, donative transfers, the evolution and nomenclature of interests in estates in land and future interests, concurrent property rights, and may also include marital property rights or takings. First Year Course. Required.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148529

   

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Elizabeth    Elia - elia@law.unm.edu32
00248530

   

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Marc  T  Gonzalez - gonzalezm@law.unm.edu32
00352976

   

Lecture
Joseph  A  Schremmer - schremmer@law.unm.edu3 Section Full

Civil Procedure I is an introduction to procedures employed by state and federal courts for resolution of civil disputes. The course investigates the process of forum selection, the rules implementing the requirement of notice and an opportunity to be heard, the pleadings stage of litigation, the discovery process, and the summary judgment mechanism as a device for terminating litigation prior to trial.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148532

   

Web Enhanced - Lecture
George  L  Bach - gbach01@unm.edu3 Section Full
00248533

   

Lecture
Veronica  C  Gonzales - gonzalesv@law.unm.edu32
00348534

   

Lecture
Vinay  V  Harpalani - vinayh@unm.edu33

This course builds on core concepts and tools learned in ELA I with a focus on argumentation and rhetoric as the means to building strong and persuasive documents and presentations. Students continue to practice the process of legal writing as they research, analyze, organize, write and revise litigation-related documents.

Sections
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00148535

   

Lecture
Jeffrey  S  England - scott.england@law.unm.edu33
00248536

   

Lecture
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu34
00348537

   

Lecture
Alicia  C  Lopez - aclopez22@unm.edu32
00448538

   

Lecture
Jeffrey  S  England - scott.england@law.unm.edu33
00548539

   

Lecture
Alicia  C  Lopez - aclopez22@unm.edu35
00648541

   

Lecture
David  J  Stout - dstout01@unm.edu33

This course teaches you how to be a trial lawyer through actual preparation and presentation of all segments of a trial. Students will learn techniques of basic direct and cross-examinations, impeachment, handling exhibits and demonstrative evidence, jury selection, opening and closing statements, advanced direct and cross-examination, and examination of expert witnesses. 

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148543

   

Lecture
Steven  S  Scholl - sscholl@unm.edu39
00248545

   

Lecture
Kevin  P  Holmes - kholmes@unm.edu310

This course introduces students to all aspects of security interests in personal property collateral, including creation, perfection, priorities (between competing security interests and between security interests and other property interest), and enforcement of security interests (including repossession/sale of collateral and distribution of sale proceeds). 

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00159194

   

Lecture
Nathalie  D  Martin - martin@law.unm.edu37

This course will cover the pretrial stages of a criminal case and the Constitution's impact on criminal procedure. Classes will focus upon criminal/constitutional issues with emphasis on the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. Subjects covered will include searches and seizures, statements/confessions, due process, and line-ups.

Sections
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00148547

   

Lecture
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu35

The course will consider the principles of law and rules governing the admissibility of testimonial and documentary proof in civil and criminal trials, including the concept of relevancy, the use of demonstrative evidence, direct and cross-examination of witnesses, impeachment of credibility, expert testimony, and hearsay.

Sections
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00155983

   

Lecture
David  J  Stout - dstout01@unm.edu31

In this course we will examine the impact of the law on the formation and dissolution of intimate partner relationships and on parent-child relationships. Topics will include: cohabitation and prenuptial agreements; marriage, including the history of interracial and same-sex marriage; divorce, including collaborative divorces; child custody and support; spousal support; property division; jurisdictional issues; motions practice in family law cases; and domestic violence in intimate partner relationships.

Sections
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00148548

   

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Sonia  M  Gipson Rankin - sgrankin@unm.edu3 Section Full

The goals of the course are for the student to acquire: (1) a broad perspective as to the application and impact of the federal income tax in a variety of transactions; (2) practice in using the legal materials of taxation, especially the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations; and (3) an understanding of the policies underlying various IRC provisions, i.e., how the tax system is used to influence behavior and thus promote various social and economic policies.

Sections
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00159191

   

Lecture
Robert  J  Desiderio - desideri@unm.edu34

This training seminar provides people with the opportunity to learn how to negotiate effectively and understand the theory and practice of mediation as a method of alternative dispute resolution. We will use simulations, small group exercises, and concept presentations based on realistic problems to provide an intensive, practice-oriented experience. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
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00148551

Jan. 20, 2023 - Jan. 29, 2023
   

Open Learning - Lecture
Dathan  L  Weems - daweems@unm.edu2 Section Full

This course focuses on the mediation of parenting, support, and property issues in divorce and post-decree cases. Simulations of family mediations will be the primary training tool. The classroom focus will be on analysis of the mediation process and psychological issues of parenting and divorce in the context of New Mexico's legal structure. 

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00159190

Apr. 14, 2023 - Apr. 23, 2023
   

Open Learning - Lecture
Laura    Bassein - lbassein@unm.edu2 Section Full

This is a one credit course designed to teach students the basic rights of consumers in various forms of consumer transactions. The course focuses on money law, money management, and the regulation of consumer credit and credit reporting.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00159192

Feb. 10, 2023 - Feb. 12, 2023
   

Open Learning - Seminar
Nathalie  D  Martin - martin@law.unm.edu11

The National Moot Court Competition is held each March in conjunction with the Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Mid-Year Conference. This competition is co-sponsored by the Hispanic National Bar Foundation, the HNBA’s 501 (c)(3) sister organization. It provides law students with the opportunity to hone their brief writing and oral advocacy skills while exploring a complex legal issue.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148555

   

Lecture/Practice Experience
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu1 Section Full

The purpose of the NNALSA Moot Court Competition is to create opportunities to promote the objectives of the NNALSA Mission Statement, actively encourage the development of the oral advocacy and brief-writing skills of NNALSA members, as well as enhance substantive knowledge in the fields of federal Indian law, tribal law and traditional forms of governance.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148557

   

Lecture/Practice Experience
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu1 Section Full

This course surveys statutory and case law concerning federal lands, including undesignated Bureau of Land Management rangelands, National Forests, National Parks, and Monument Designations, while introducing students to environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act, conservation transactions, wildlife, the Endangered Species Act, oil and gas and coal leasing, and hard rock mining on federal lands. Students also are introduced to legal issues involving the management and protection of state lands, with particular emphasis on examples from New Mexico that supplement the text. We have presentations from natural resource practitioners and from those involved in legislative change.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148558

   

Lecture
Joseph  A  Schremmer - schremmer@law.unm.edu310

Research, writing, and publication, as well as editing and processing materials for publication. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148559

   

Topics
Steven  S  Scholl - sscholl@unm.edu2 Section Full

Research, writing, and publication, as well as editing and processing materials for publication. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148560

   

Lecture
Joseph  A  Schremmer - schremmer@law.unm.edu2 Section Full

This course examines the power of the Indian tribes and the relationships among tribes, states, and the United States. Emphasis will be given to jurisdictional interfaces and conflicts among the three sovereignties.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148800

   

Seminar
John  P  Lavelle - lavelle@law.unm.edu37

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Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148561

   

Writing
Vanessa    Racehorse - vracehor@unm.edu2 Section Full

A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
T: Intro. to Legal Research
00155988

Jan. 13, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Michelle  D  Rigual - rigual@law.unm.edu11
T: Intro. to Legal Research
00255989

Jan. 13, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Sherri  N  Thomas - thomas@law.unm.edu1 Section Full
T: Intro to Legal Research
00355979

Jan. 13, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Michelle  D  Rigual - rigual@law.unm.edu1 Section Full
T: Intro. to Legal Research
00455990

Jan. 13, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Sherri  N  Thomas - thomas@law.unm.edu12
T: Intro to Legal Research
00555980

Jan. 13, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Michelle  D  Rigual - rigual@law.unm.edu1 Section Full
T: Intro to Legal Research
00655981

Jan. 13, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Sherri  N  Thomas - thomas@law.unm.edu1 Section Full
T: Applied Legal Research
00755991

   

Web Enhanced - Topics
Alexandra  R  Siek - siek@unm.edu2 Section Full
T: Civ Pro Draft Civ Lit Doc
00848610

   

Topics
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu11
T: Civil Pleadings
00948611

   

Topics
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu15
T: MSL Internship
01053876

   

Topics
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu1 TO 910
T: Adv Immig Law & Prac DC
01148614

   

Topics
Ann  M  Delpha - adelpha@unm.edu31
T: Climate Change (WS)
01248616

   

Web Enhanced - Topics
Gabriel    Pacyniak - pacyniak@law.unm.edu33
T: Poverty Law & Practice
01359568

   

Topics
Veronica  C  Gonzales - gonzalesv@law.unm.edu321
T: Indn Child, Yth & Fam Law
01448617

   

Topics
Vanessa    Racehorse - vracehor@unm.edu220
T: Appellate Dec-Making DC
01548618

   

Topics
Michael  D  Bustamente - mdbustamante1@unm.edu3 Section Full
T: Indn Land Rts & Clm (WS)
01648623

   

Topics
John  P  Lavelle - lavelle@law.unm.edu2 Section Full
T: Mindful Well Being & Pro ID
01748619

   

Topics
Nathalie  D  Martin - martin@law.unm.edu2 Section Full
T: Raicalnomics (WS)
01859522

   

Topics
Alfred  D  Mathewson - amathews@unm.edu31
T: Focused Bar Strategies
01948621

   

Topics
Beth  A  Kaimowitz - bkaim@unm.edu11
T: NM Lnd Grnt-Mercedes & Aceq
02059645

Feb. 24, 2023 - Apr. 16, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Adrian  T  Oglesby - oglesby@unm.edu2 Section Full
T: Role of Corpn Society (WS)
02148625

   

Topics
Laura    Spitz - lauraspitz@unm.edu33
T: Applied Legal Research
02248624

   

Topics
Ernesto  A  Longa - longae70@unm.edu2 Section Full
T: Spanish Lwyrs II
CANCELLED
023
48626Topics Staff 2 Section Full
T: Refugee Law
02460212

   

Topics
Jennifer    Moore - moore@law.unm.edu35
T: Legislative & Admin Process
CANCELLED
025
48627Topics Staff 220
T: Ment Disability Crim Cases
CANCELLED
026
48628Topics Staff 320
T: Nat Resources Journal II
02748629

   

Topics
Joseph  A  Schremmer - schremmer@law.unm.edu1 Section Full
T: Tech & the Law
02848630

   

Web Enhanced - Topics
Sonia  M  Gipson Rankin - sgrankin@unm.edu38
T: Ment Disability Civil Cases
02959936

   

Topics
James  W  Ellis - jellis1@unm.edu3 Section Full
T: NM Admin Environ Prac (DC)
03048632

   

Topics
Jennifer  L  Hower - jhower@unm.edu2 Section Full
T: W.E. McGee Natl Civ Rts MCC
CANCELLED
031
48634Topics Staff 120
T: Health Law
03248635

   

Topics
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu311
T: Elmnts Legal Argu III DC
03348636

   

Topics
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu3 Section Full
T: Williams Institute MCC
03459569

   

Topics
Jeffrey  S  England - scott.england@law.unm.edu1 Section Full
T: Take & Defend Depositions
03648642

Mar. 3, 2023 - Apr. 2, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Steven  S  Scholl - sscholl@unm.edu2 Section Full
T: Collaborative Law
03859539

Feb. 17, 2023 - Feb. 19, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Kathryn  E  Terry - kterry@unm.edu1 Section Full
T: Collaborative Law
CANCELLED
039
59397Topics Staff 325
T: Child & Family Justice Clin
04048646

   

Web Enhanced - Topics
Sarah    Steadman - ssteadma@unm.edu6 Section Full
T: Econ Justice Clinic
04148647

   

Topics
April    Land - land@law.unm.edu6 Section Full
T: Natrl Res &Environ Law Clin
04248648

   

Topics
Nadine    Padilla - nadine3@unm.edu6 Section Full
T: ABA Natl Appellate Advo MCC
CANCELLED
045
56784Topics Staff 1 Section Full
T: Insurance Policies & Law
04756889

Feb. 4, 2023 - Feb. 26, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
Maureen  A  Sanders - msand01@unm.edu1 Section Full
T: Border Justice Intensive
04856893

Mar. 13, 2023 - Mar. 17, 2023
   

Open Learning - Topics
April    Land - land@law.unm.edu2 Section Full
T: Contracts II
04954033

   

Topics
Laura    Spitz - lauraspitz@unm.edu37
T: Civil Rights Litigation
05055992

   

Topics
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu23
T: Latinas Latinos & the LawWS
05155993

   

Topics
Marc  T  Gonzalez - gonzalezm@law.unm.edu34
T: ADR Externship
05956002

   

Topics
Hope    Eckert - heckert@unm.edu1 TO 9 Section Full
T: ABA Client Counceling MCC
CANCELLED
060
56003Topics Staff 1 Section Full

A student and full-time law school faculty member may agree to an individual research project for one, two, or three hours of credit. It is anticipated that the student will meet with the faculty member regularly during the completion of the project to review the work being done. A written product normally is expected, but its length and content shall be determined by the supervising faculty member. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148658

   

Lecture
Maryam    Ahranjani - mahranjani@unm.edu1 TO 3 Section Full
00248659

   

Lecture
Gabriel    Pacyniak - pacyniak@law.unm.edu1 TO 3 Section Full
00348660

   

Lecture
Joseph  A  Schremmer - schremmer@law.unm.edu1 TO 3 Section Full
00448661

   

Lecture
Marc  T  Gonzalez - gonzalezm@law.unm.edu1 TO 3 Section Full
00548662

   

Lecture
Elizabeth    Elia - elia@law.unm.edu1 TO 3 Section Full
00648663

   

Lecture
Samuel  L  Winder - swinder007@unm.edu1 TO 3 Section Full
00748664

   

Lecture
Sarah    Steadman - ssteadma@unm.edu1 TO 3 Section Full
00848665

   

Lecture
Nathalie  D  Martin - martin@law.unm.edu1 TO 3 Section Full
00948666

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full
01048667

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full
01148668

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full
01248669

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full
01348670

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full
01448671

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full
01548672

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full
01648673

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full
01754833

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full
01854860

   

Lecture
Staff 1 TO 3 Section Full

Students enrolled in the Law of Indigenous Peoples class will be invited to join the Tribal Law Journal staff for the fall and spring semesters of their second and third years. Students will meet throughout the year to learn Bluebook citations, how to cite sources of traditional law, editing and source checking scholarly papers.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148562

   

Writing
Vanessa    Racehorse - vracehor@unm.edu14

Advanced Constitutional Rights no longer has a pre-requisite fall semester. All students who have taken Constitutional Rights can enroll in Advanced Constitutional Rights. This course will delve into First Amendment, a topic so vast and complicated that an entire year can be easily consumed studying it. If time permits, the course will also review other topics..

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148567

   

Lecture
John  M  Kang - johnkang@unm.edu31

This course will focus on the aspects of criminal procedure that are not covered in Criminal Procedure I. Using a problem-oriented approach, this class will cover topics such as: charging decisions, bail, preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings, discovery, Brady issues, double jeopardy, joinder and severance, speedy trial, plea bargaining, effective assistance of counsel, sentencing, and habeas corpus. This class will also be open to first year students.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
CANCELLED
001
48582Lecture Staff 345

Land Use Law provides the law student with the background principles of land use law and acquaints the law student with federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations which regulate land use. Students learn the appropriate legal source material for land use law. They are required to submit a written project which utilizes their course knowledge and research skills in the context of a local land use problem.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00159193

   

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Elizabeth    Elia - elia@law.unm.edu32

This course is limited to second year students who are selected through a writing competition. Coursework includes research, writing, proofing, and preparing materials for publication. Under editorial supervision, staff members are required to write a case note or comment of publishable quality in their first year on the NMLR. Concurrent enrollment in a Legal Research course is highly encouraged. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148585

   

Lecture
Carol  M  Suzuki - suzuki@law.unm.edu2 Section Full

The National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition is an annual inter-law school appellate moot court competition sponsored by Pace University School of Law.  The purpose of the competition is to develop expertise in environmental law appellate advocacy. Restriction 2L and 3L students only. Second and Third Year Course.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148586

   

Practice Experience
Samantha  M  Ruscavage-Barz - sruscava@unm.edu1 Section Full

This course is limited to third year members of the NMLR and includes research, writing, proofing, preparing materials for publication, and the opportunity to be published. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148587

   

Lecture
Carol  M  Suzuki - suzuki@law.unm.edu23

Law Office Externs are law students who are placed under the supervision of a practicing lawyer to obtain knowledge and experience in the practice of law. While working with their supervising attorney, students have the opportunity to gain valuable practical skills in a real-world setting.  Prerequisite: Completion of first year curriculum. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148589

   

Lecture
Hope    Eckert - heckert@unm.edu2 TO 3 Section Full

The Community Lawyering Clinic provides outreach legal services in partnership with local community service providers, including non-legal disciplines. MLAC law students represent children, caregivers, and families to address non-biological factors affecting children’s health. Students represent clients in Family Court, Children’s Court (juvenile delinquency), and other venues as necessary.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00248594

   

Lecture
Carol  M  Suzuki - suzuki@law.unm.edu6 Section Full

The Southwest Indian Law Clinic (SILC) provides high quality legal representation and clinical practice experience in Indian Country. SILC students may represent individual clients and/or tribal groups or Indian communities. 

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148595

   

Lecture
Samuel  L  Winder - swinder007@unm.edu6 Section Full

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Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148596

   

Lecture/Practice Experience
Gabriel    Pacyniak - pacyniak@law.unm.edu1 TO 3 Section Full

This course will be led by Professor Leo Romero or Professor Joshua Kastenberg. The professor will be assisted by four adjuncts--two adjuncts assigned to the course by the Bernalillo County Public Defender’s Office and by two assigned by the 13th Judicial District Attorney's Office. Pre-req.: Evidence, co-req.: Ethics Highly Recommended: Criminal Procedure I, Criminal Procedure II, Trial Practice, Evidence & Trial Practice

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148597

   

Seminar
Steven  K  Homer - homer@law.unm.edu4 Section Full

The Judicial Extern Program provides law students with a candid first hand experience in the judicial decision-making process. This is accomplished by placing students in a judge or justice's office for a specified number of hours each week to work directly with the judge in daily decision-making tasks. Prerequisite: Completion of first year curriculum.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148598

   

Lecture
Hope    Eckert - heckert@unm.edu2 TO 3 Section Full

This course studies the rules governing the professional conduct of lawyers and explores the values of the legal system which justify and explain those rules. Specific subject matter includes: the duties of competence, confidentiality, and loyalty; acquisition and retention of clients; and problems concerning the manner of representation. 

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00148600

   

Lecture
William  D  Slease - wslease@unm.edu3 Section Full