On May 16, 2026, the UNM School of Law celebrated its graduating class with a commencement ceremony on the School’s back lawn. Surrounded by family, friends, and faculty, graduating students marked the culmination of years of rigorous study and dedication to the legal profession. Read More about UNM School of Law Celebrates Class of 2026 Commencement

The School of Law’s Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) Blanket Ceremony took place on May 15, 2026. Read More about Native American Law Students Association Blanket Ceremony

The School of Law’s Latiné American Law Student Association (LALSA) held a special Sarape Ceremony to honor its graduating members on May 14, 2026. Read More about Latiné American Law Student Association (LALSA) Sarape Ceremony

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the UNM School of Law hosted a special celebration recognizing a transformative pledge of $4.5 million to the Peter A. Winograd Endowed Annual Scholarship in Law. Read More about Celebration to Honor Eric Knapp, Dana Marie Knapp, and Professor Emeritus Peter A. Winograd

The Dean’s Circle recognizes alumni and friends who contribute $2,000 or more in a calendar year. Students and alumni within five years of graduation may join with a contribution of $500 or more per year. Lifetime membership is granted to donors who have cumulatively given $500,000 or more. These generous contributions support key priorities at the School of Law, including scholarships, facility improvements, and student activities. Read More about 2026 Dean’s Circle Reception

A new edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation is making a significant change in how legal writing works in the United States. For the first time, The Bluebook includes formal rules for citing Tribal law. Read More about New Edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation Adds Tribal Law Citation Rules for the First Time