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The William S. Boyd School of Law prepares students for the competent and ethical practice of law, offering three- and four-year programs for the Juris Doctor degree.
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Alumnus Charles Gianelloni brings a business-minded approach to law that traces back to a commercial lease detail he never forgot.
Created in honor of longtime staff member, a new geoscience scholarship celebrates 50 years of change while helping the next generation of scientists.
Joyce Woodhouse leaves Nevada better for children and families.
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A UNLV-record 33 graduate and professional programs rank among the nation’s top 100 in their discipline, including 15 in law and 6 in business.
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The American Bar Association on Tuesday took another step toward abandoning a law school diversity rule that came under fire shortly after President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

A proposed package of policies called the “Working Families Tax Cut Act” is drawing attention for claims that it would suspend taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, through its Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program, and the National Tribal Judicial Center at the National Judicial College have a new partnership that will strengthen learning opportunities for tribal judges across Indian Country.
The pass rate of the inaugural administration of the Foundational Law Exam, the first step of Nevada’s new three-pronged bar exam, reached 76%, according to the State Bar of Nevada.

Former city manager Ryann Juden came under fire for a lucrative contract last year. Now, the city has handed another former employee a consulting contract.
At a time when California officials say they’re short on revenue, one place they won’t see any new money from is two new casinos coming to the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the new compact with the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe allowing them to open two casinos in San Bernardino County, east of Los Angeles. However, this new deal does not include revenue-sharing seen in previous compacts with Native American tribes.
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