The Don G. McCormick Writing Prize is awarded annually to an Elements of Legal Argumentation (ELA) II student with the brief that best represents and exemplifies excellence in legal writing. Each year, ELA II professors nominate the top brief from their class, and a distinguished member of the legal community selects the winner. The judging criteria include conciseness, clarity, accurate legal citation, style, and ethical advocacy. This year’s recipient is Melissa Anderson, whose brief was reviewed and chosen by The Honorable Michael Bustamante. Read More about The Don G. McCormick Writing Prize

The UNM School of Law and the Board of the UNM School of Law Alumni Association hosted the annual Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner on October 17, 2025. The 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards were presented to Paul Biderman, The Honorable M. Monica Zamora, and Peter Cubra. The Alumni Promise Award was presented to Lauren E. Riley. Read More about 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner

The UNM School of Law Class of 2005 gathered on September 27, 2025, to celebrate their 20-year reunion Read More about UNM School of Law Class of 2005 Celebrates 20-Year Reunion

On Friday, August 22, the School of Law welcomed students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends at the annual Back to School Fiesta. The event was held on the School of Law back patio and welcomed more than 400 attendees in celebration of the new semester. Read More about School of Law Hosts the 2025 Back to School Fiesta 

Justice Pamela Burgy Minzner Award in Professionalism and Legal Ethics and the Salazar Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement were Awarded to Third-Year Students Read More about Salazar Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Melanie Fritzsche joins the School of Law as the new Director of Career Services, assuming the role following the retirement of Bonnie Stepleton. Read More about School of Law Hires New Director of Career Services

The School of Law is proud to welcome Myka Autumn Curtis, who joins the School of Law as the Associate Director of Admissions and Pathway Initiatives. Read More about School of Law Hires New Associate Director of Admissions and Pathway Initiatives

On September 11, 2025, the UNM School of Law community gathered in the School of Law Forum to honor four faculty members whose recent book publications showcase the depth and breadth of legal scholarship at UNM. Read More about School of Law Faculty Recognized at Book Celebration

On August 5, 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her appointment of Kristopher Nicolas Houghton, a graduate of the UNM School of Law, to the New Mexico Court of Appeals. He succeeds Judge Kristina Bogardus, with his term extending until the next general election. Read More about School of Law Alumnus Kristopher Houghton Appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals

The School of Law proudly welcomes three new faculty members this fall: Professor Matthew Murrell, Professor Paul Spruhan, and Professor Natalie Winters. Read More about Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Law