Board members stand behind PILA large letters

The Boyd School of Law is dedicated to helping students build their professional interests and networks through student organizations such as the Society of Advocates for moot court and mock trials and Public Interest Law Association. With your support, we can transform the knowledge from the classroom into real-life actions.

Two feamle students in graduation regalia smile and give thumbs up to the camera

The journey to passing the bar exam demands unparalleled commitment and sacrifice. Yet, financial hurdles often exacerbate the already steep challenges faced by our students. Together, let us pave the way for a more inclusive and accessible legal community, where every aspiring lawyer has the opportunity to succeed.

Faculty and student of INGG program in front of law school building

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Bolster Tribal Gaming Nationwide

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians gift to the William S. Boyd School of Law helped to create the Indian Nations Gaming and Governance (INGG) program. “UNLV feels more inclusive and that’s only possible because of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and how much they have given."

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Mock Trial, Moot Court Teams Finalize Successful Competition Season

The Society of Advocates wrapped up the 2023-2024 academic year competition season, which included competitions around the country. Throughout the season, Boyd Law teams took home top prizes for brief writing and individual oralists.

Leslie and Tom Thomas smile at the camera

Boyd Law School Receives Gift to Fund Small Business Initiatives

Longtime donors to the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, Tom and Leslie Thomas pledged a transformational gift to establish a small business initiatives endowment fund, named after them, within the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic.

“Being awarded a scholarship during my final year of law school alleviated the financial burden and allowed me to focus on my studies, while also building the skills and relationships necessary to succeed after graduation.”

 

– Andrea Killebrew, '24