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School of Law

School of Law, Bratton Hall
Alfred D. Mathewson, J.D., Yale University, Co-Dean
Sergio Pareja, J.D., Georgetown University, Co-Dean
MSC11 6070
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 277-4700
http://lawschool.unm.edu/

Distinguished Professor
James W. Ellis, J.D., University of California-Berkeley

Professors
Marsha Baum, M.S.L.S., Columbia University; J.D., State University of New York, Buffalo
Reed Benson, J.D., University of Michigan
Sherri L. Burr, J.D., Yale University
Barbara Creel, J.D., University of New Mexico
Christine Zuni Cruz, J.D., University of New Mexico
Scott Hughes, LL.M., Temple University
April Land, LL.M., Georgetown University
John P. LaVelle, J.D., University of California-Berkeley
Nathalie Martin, LL.M., Temple University
Alfred D. Mathewson, J.D., Yale University
Max Minzner, J.D., Yale University
Jennifer Moore, J.D., Harvard University
Aliza Organick, J.D., University of New Mexico (Associate Dean, Clinical Education)
Sergio Pareja, J.D., Georgetown University
Carol Parker, J.D., Wayne State University MSI, University of Michigan (Senior Vice Provost)
Carol Suzuki, J.D., Columbia University
Kevin Washburn, J.D., Yale University

Associate Professors
Camille Carey, J.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Dawinder Sidhu, J.D., George Washington School of Law

Assistant Professors
Maryam Ahranjani, J.D., American University Washington College of Law
Yael Cannon, J.D., Stanford University
Joshua E. Kastenberg, J.D., Marquette University Law School
Serge Martinez, J.D., Yale University
Mary Leto Pareja, J.D., Georgetown University
Alex Ritchie, J.D., University of Virginia
Clifford Villa, J.D., Lewis & Clark College
John Whitlow, J.D., City University of New York
Jeannette Wolfley, J.D., University of New Mexico

Legal Writing Instructors
Scott England, J.D., Northwestern University
Steven Homer, J.D., Harvard University
Lurecia Jaramillo, J.D., New York University
David Stout, J.D., University of New Mexico

Professors Emeriti
Barbara E. Bergman, J.D., Stanford University
Barbara Blumenfeld, J.D., Wayne State University
Michael B. Browde, J.D., Georgetown University
Robert J. Desiderio, J.D., Boston College
Charles T. DuMars, J.D., University of Arizona
Willis H. Ellis, J.D., Indiana University
Myron Fink, M.S.L.S., Columbia University; LL.M., New York Law School
Denise Fort, J.D., Catholic University of America
Christian G. Fritz, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; J.D., University of California, Hastings
Eileen Gauna, J.D., University of New Mexico
Richard A. Gonzales, J.D., New York University
Frederick Hart, LL.M., New York University
G. Emlen Hall, J.D., Harvard University
Michele S. G. Hermann, LL.M., Harvard University
Ruth L. Kovnat, LL.B., Southern Methodist University
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, J.D., University of California, Los Angeles
William T. MacPherson, Jr., J.D., University of New Mexico
Jose L. Martinez, J.D., University of California, Berkeley
Margaret Montoya, J.D., Harvard University
J. Michael Norwood, J.D., University of New Mexico
Mario E. Occhialino, Jr., J.D., Georgetown University
Theodore Parnall, J.D., University of New Mexico
Elizabeth Rapaport, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University; J.D., Harvard University
Leo M. Romero, LL.M., Georgetown University
Robert L. Schwartz, J.D., Harvard University
Gloria Valencia-Weber, J.D., Harvard University
Peter A. Winograd, LL.M., New York University
Sheryl Wolf, LL.M., Yale University

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Introduction

The State Bar of New Mexico having previously adopted a resolution to that end and the Legislature having financial provision, the Regents of The University of New Mexico, on March 31, 1947, as expressly authorized by Laws 1889, Ch. 138, Sec. 15, approved the establishment of a School of Law.

Accreditation

The school is fully accredited; it was approved by the American Bar Association on February 24, 1948, and membership in the Association of American Law Schools was granted in December 1948.

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Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal

The School of Law policy on academic retention and suspension governs School of Law students with regard to academic probation, suspension, and dismissal. See the School of Law Bulletin and Handbook of Policies.

Transfer Procedures

Information about the procedure for applying to the School of Law is contained in the School of Law Catalog. 

Master of Studies in Law

The School of Law accepts a limited number of transfer students who have completed one full- or part-time semester in a similar master's program or at another ABA-approved law school. Transfer applicants are considered for admission only if they: 1) have outstanding records at the law school previously attended, or 2) are in good standing at the law school previously attended; are residents of New Mexico and have a compelling reason to continue their legal education at the University of New Mexico.

A maximum of 6 credit hours from law courses may be transferred to the M.S.L. program. Credit hours from a substantially equivalent, required M.S.L. introductory course also may be transferred.

Transfer credit must meet the restrictions specified in the Graduate Program section of this Catalog to the extent applicable. Credit hours earned at other law schools that do not meet their minimum graduation requirements are not acceptable for transfer credit to the UNM School of Law.

The deadline for submitting transfer applications is June 15. The deadline for completing a transfer application file is July 15. If admitted to the M.S.L. with advanced standing, the student's right to continue in the program depends entirely on course work completed at UNM. Transfer students are ineligible for certain prizes and awards given by the UNM School of Law.

Juris Doctor

The School of Law accepts a limited number of transfer students who have completed one full-time year at other ABA-approved law schools. Transfer applicants are considered for admission only if they: 1) have outstanding records at the law school previously attended, or 2) are in good standing at the law school previously attended; are residents of New Mexico and have a compelling reason to continue their legal education at the University of New Mexico.

Credit hours earned at other law schools that do not meet their minimum graduation requirements are not acceptable for transfer credit to the UNM School of Law.

The deadline for submitting transfer applications is June 15. The deadline for completing a transfer application file is July 15. If admitted to the J.D. with advanced standing, the student’s right to continue in the program depends entirely on course work completed at UNM. Transfer students are ineligible for certain prizes and awards given by the UNM School of Law.

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Associated Departments

Graduate Program

Juris Doctor