William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV

Big news for the William S. Boyd School of Law community!

This fall, we are thrilled to welcome five distinguished new faculty members to campus. Bringing a wealth of practice experience, scholarly expertise, and dedication to legal education, our new faculty will help guide and inspire the next generation of Boyd Law leaders.

Click the link below to read about their backgrounds and welcome them!
https://law.unlv.edu/news/new-faculty-2026

Last week, we enjoyed a great night with the Washoe County Bar Association at the Greater Nevada Field! Wonderful catching up with our alumni and externship students in Reno!

Check out the Association of American Law Schools's Member Spotlight on our Comparative Gaming Law course! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19VXTVL4cg/

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law | AALS Lens Location: Las Vegas, NevadaFounded: 1998Joined AALS: 2004Dean: Leah Chan Grinvald The William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is Nevada's only law school. Boyd School of Law is recognized for its top-tier legal education and deep commitment to community service. E...

In the second part of our Career Development Q&A series, Assistant Dean Nikki Harris shares advice for incoming Boyd Law students on navigating their first semester, building connections, and taking advantage of the resources available to help them succeed.

To our newest Boyd students: welcome to the beginning of an exciting journey!

Ready to master the art of conflict resolution? Join us August 10–14 (8 AM–5 PM) for our dynamic, interactive Mediation Essentials course!

Taught by expert Patrick Chapin, Esq., this comprehensive 40-hour training fulfills the requirements of most court-sponsored mediation programs. Whether you want to begin mediating legal disputes or simply want to better manage conflict in your professional and personal life, this course delivers the framework you need.

What you will explore:
Core Fundamentals: Conflict theory and negotiation methods.
Key Skills: Active listening, communication, and emotional de-escalation techniques.
Professional Standards: Mediation ethics, process, and procedures.
Practical Experience: "Hands-on" learning through real-world simulation exercises.

Don't miss the chance to blend theory and practice with one of the best in the field. Secure your spot today! https://impact.unlv.edu/event/mediation-essentials/e808612

Save your spot for the 7th Annual Summit for Corporate Governance!

Co-hosted by Greenberg Traurig, LLP and the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, this event brings together top legal practitioners, corporate directors, IR professionals, and law faculty to tackle today's biggest governance issues from AI pitfalls to shareholder activism.

Register at: https://gtlawinfo.com/s/887cc1808dead597b23977058706ac51237f16e3/h=ff010b12c69b6d09d7022db99b4b92876dbe6924

Law school comes with plenty of questions, and a little guidance can go a long way. In the first installment of our two-part series, Assistant Dean of Career Development Nikki Harris shares practical advice for incoming Boyd Law students, including what to focus on before classes begin, what not to worry about, and how to set yourself up for a successful first semester.

Please join us in celebrating Boyd Law student Amanda Vaskov for winning first place in the national Public Investors Advocate Bar Association - PIABA Beckley Student Writing Competition!

The annual competition highlights top-tier law student writing focused on securities arbitration and law. Amanda’s dedication to rigorous legal research and writing has truly shone on the national stage!

We are so proud to have you representing Boyd Law, Amanda!

Head to the link below to read the full article about her victory: https://law.unlv.edu/news/boyd-student-wins-piaba-beckley-competition

A major milestone on the path to law school is tackling the LSAT, and our Justice Michael Douglas Pre-Law Fellows are getting the ultimate head start.

All fellows have the opportunity to receive intensive LSAT preparation, kicking off with a comprehensive boot camp on day one of fellowship week. The training continues with an intensive, six-week prep course meeting twice a week.

Led by Clay Cooper (’20), the program dives deep into Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension covering core fundamentals, test strategy, and real practice.

We are proud to provide our fellows with the resources, mentorship, and rigorous preparation they need to excel on test day and beyond!

Ready to master the art of conflict resolution? Join us August 10–14 (8 AM–5 PM) for our dynamic, interactive Mediation Essentials course!

Taught by Associate Director of the UNLV Boyd School of Law Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution , Patrick Chapin, Esq., this comprehensive 40-hour training fulfills the requirements of most court-sponsored mediation programs. Whether you want to begin mediating legal disputes or simply want to better manage conflict in your professional and personal life, this course delivers the framework you need.

What you will explore:
Conflict theory and negotiation methods
Active listening, communication, and emotional de-escalation techniques
Mediation ethics, process, and procedures
"Hands-on" learning through real-world simulation exercises

Don't miss the chance to blend theory and practice with one of the best in the field. Secure your spot today: https://impact.unlv.edu/event/mediation-essentials/e808612