The UNM School of Law places a priority on student wellbeing, with its own wellness center located in the building and access to a 2-mile walking/running path along a golf course right outside the school’s doors. Meditation and yoga classes are offered, as well as other wellness-related programming. Students can take advantage of the year-round outdoor activities New Mexico’s climate affords; including world-class skiing, hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, and more.

New Mexico’s rich cultural history and abundant natural resources provide our students with unique opportunities to study and practice. The pioneering Law and Indigenous Peoples Program allows students to assist in the legal protection and representation of Native American nations and communities. The Natural Resources & Environmental Law Program affords students the ability to work on complex issues related to multiple sovereigns, including the federal government; one or more of the 23 tribal governments within New Mexico; or traditional local entities such as acequias (community irrigation ditches, many of which are centuries old).

While serving the state and people of New Mexico is a priority for the law school, students interested in pursuing national and international law have multiple opportunities to engage in national and international studies. Through the Leaffer Border Initiative, students tackle complex immigration issues.