News: William S. Boyd School of Law

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People |

From assisting with legal research to cooking for the Republic of Korea Navy, Youngwoo Ban brings varied experience to the Boyd School of Law.

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Research |

Confronted in our desert backyard by the inescapable effects of a deteriorating environment, these UNLV researchers, professors, and activists are fighting to mitigate the effects of climate change on scientific, legal, and sociological fronts.

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Campus News |

Legal writing program once again ranks No. 1 in the country by helping students craft concise documents.

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Campus News |

UNLV Boyd Law School has 13 top 100 programs, including No. 1 ranking for legal writing. 

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People |

Boyd Law students help raise standards of rural indigent defense through their work with the new Department of Indigent Defense Services.

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People |

Grinvald, associate dean with Suffolk University Law School, was selected following national search for the position; she’ll begin July 1, 2022. 

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Campus News |

New legislation creates public funding to help Immigration Clinic expand and continue serving a community in need.

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Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

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Campus News |

Funds will support externship program to give students practical experience.

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Business and Community |

Series, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and College of Urban Affairs, brings campus and community together to discuss systemic racism and affect positive change.

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People |

Silver State Award winner Miriam Shearing doesn't consider herself a trailblazer, but she has been a pioneer in state law and an important philanthropist for UNLV.

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Business and Community |

The associate dean of UNLV’s Boyd School of Law balances a variety of roles to serve the community and state.