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

On April 3, 2026, the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) announced that UNM School of Law Professor Cliff Villa had been elected as a fellow of this prestigious organization. This distinction recognizes prominent practitioners from private practice, academia, not-for-profit organizations, and government. Professor Villa was one of two professors of environmental law across the entire country included in the 2026 elected fellows. Read More about School of Law Professor Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers

St. John’s College and the UNM School of Law welcomed Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett for “Listening to the Law,” a live, onstage conversation exploring the themes of her book including her journey to the Court, her daily life, the workings of the Court, and her approach to the judicial role and interpreting the law, including the Constitution. Read More about St. John’s College and UNM School of Law Host U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett

The School of Law was honored to welcome Professor Stephen I. Vladeck of Georgetown University Law Center for the 2026 United States Senator Dennis Chavez Endowed Lectureship on Law & Civil Rights. Read More about 2026 Senator Dennis Chavez Endowed Lectureship on Law & Civil Rights