News: William S. Boyd School of Law

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Business and Community |

Thanks to strong political engagement programs, Nevada's labor organizations succeed despite an adverse legal environment, according to law professor Ruben J. Garcia.

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People |

The Las Vegas native completed her undergrad at Reno and returned home for law school. After graduation, she’ll head north again for a clerkship in Carson City.

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Business and Community |

With the Supreme Court's pending sports gambling decision, states are already prepping for legalization.

Boyd School of Law
Business and Community |

UNLV Boyd School of Law launches gun-safety lecture series designed to inspire action.

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Business and Community |

The Boyd Law School's Juvenile Dependency Mediation program aims to keep kids and families out of the courtroom.

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Campus News |

Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership

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Campus News |

UNLV professor Mary Beth Beazley enhances reputation of Boyd Law School while thwarting the boggarts of her profession.

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Research |

In her new book, an expert in the nation’s top legal writing program explores how cognitive science and rhetorical theory work together to convince us of what to believe.

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Campus News |

UNLV Law ranks 59th overall, its highest-ever spot; legal writing jumps to first, dispute resolution in top 10 among specialty programs.

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People |

This law library fellow enjoys the challenge of helping students ferret out reliable information.

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Campus News |

A U.S. Supreme Court a decision that would grant New Jersey the right to offer sports wagering would be a net positive for Nevada—as well as Boyd’s Gaming Law program.

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Campus News |

The 2018 lecture focuses on gender and negotiations, upending some false theories and outlining effective strategies for men and women.