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- July 27, 2017 - LAS VEGAS – The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law announced today that Dr. David Orentlicher will join the UNLV Law faculty as the Cobeaga Law Firm Professor of Law and co-director of the UNLV Health Law Program. Nationally recognized for his expertise in health law and constitutional law, Dr. Orentlicher has testified before... read more
- May 24, 2017 - Prof. Linda Edwards, the E.L. Cord Foundation Prof. of Law, received the Burton Award for Outstanding Legal Writing for Education last night at The Library of Congress. The Outstanding Contributions to Legal Writing and Education Committee presents this award to the finest law school teacher who has promoted and advanced legal writing.... read more
- April 27, 2017 - The UNLV Boyd School of Law will hold its annual law school Commencement to honor its graduates on May 12 at UNLV's Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. For a list of graduates, please click here. Senator Harry Reid will deliver the keynote address. The law school will also recognize the accomplishments the students have achieved during... read more
- April 10, 2017 - The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law is pleased to welcome Senator Harry Reid as the law school's first Distinguished Fellow in Law and Policy. In his role as a Distinguished Fellow, the longtime Senator and Majority Leader from Nevada will work with Boyd students and alumni, lecture and participate in classes, and... read more
- March 14, 2017 - The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law ranked 62nd out of 197 accredited law schools in the 2018 edition of the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings released today. The UNLV Boyd School of Law climbed 16 spots to achieve its highest ranking ever. "We are proud of this recognition and, with the support of... read more
- March 14, 2017 - The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law ranked 62nd out of 197 accredited law schools in the 2018 edition of the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings released today. The UNLV Boyd School of Law climbed 16 spots to achieve its highest ranking ever. "We are proud of this recognition and, with the support of our... read more
- February 20, 2017 - Congratulations to UNLV Boyd School of Law students Emily Haws, Scott Cardenas, and Stephanie Glantz who placed 1st at the Judge Lloyd D. George Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition. Emily Haws was also awarded Best Oral Advocate. Special thanks to the competition judges & volunteers, and especially the Hon. Lloyd George, Judge Nancy... read more
- February 04, 2017 - Kudos to Boyd School of Law students Michael Stannard and Katherine Maher for placing 2nd in the ABA Regional Client Counseling Competition held Feb. 4-5 at Boyd. Boyd was represented VERY WELL at the ABA Regional Client Counseling Competition this weekend. Michael Stannard and Katherine ("... read more