News: William S. Boyd School of Law

Tubes containing cannabis
Business and Community |

UNLV alumni tell us why they took a chance on Nevada’s budding marijuana industry.

Daron Dorsey
People |

Former golf team member Daron Dorsey named the Boyd School of Law Alumnus of the Year.

Harry Reid
Business and Community |

As Boyd's first Distinguished Fellow in Law and Policy, Sen. Reid will work with law students and alumni, lecture and participate in classes, and pursue writing projects.

Boyd Law School building
Business and Community |

New legislation would allow for regular pari-mutuel betting on esports and other non-sports, non-racing events.

The William S. Boyd School of Law
Campus News |

Law School jumps 16 spots to 62nd in publication’s annual Best Graduate Schools rankings; legal writing and dispute resolution ranked among top ten.

Vaneh Darakjian
People |

Born in a refugee camp in Germany, Darakjian eventually settled in Las Vegas with her family and made her way to UNLV. Now this alum is busy promoting the high-quality graduate education offered by her alma mater.

Christina Prendergast
People |

This alum says she chose to work at UNLV because she enjoyed attending the university so much that she just couldn't tear herself away.

Rachel Anderson
People |

UNLV law professor answers questions about civic engagement and why she believes it is a key component of preserving American democracy.

Closeup of hand cleaing a green chalkboard with wet eraser.
Business and Community |

Free classes by Boyd School of Law and Nevada Legal Services help community members navigate legal system for sealing court records.

William. S. Boyd
People |

A conversation with William S. Boyd, lead benefactor of the UNLV law school.

session of Kids’ Court School
Business and Community |

Program helps children ages 4 through 17 prepare for courtroom experience.

Hunter Davidson poses with toothbrush
People |

This student is intent on supplying underprivileged people around the globe with an essential health tool most of us take for granted.