Upcoming Events

Seventh Annual Spring Break Writers' Challenge Offers Creative Connection During Social Distancing

Nearly 50 writers participated in the Seventh Annual Spring Break Writers’ Challenge at the School of Law at the University of Montana this year. Participants collectively wrote 132,770 words over five days, averaging more than 900 words per person on most days. Read more

Summer Indian Law Program

Spend the summer studying Indian Law! Taught by a faculty comprised of expert Indian law scholars and practitioners from around the country, we will be offering seven courses June 1-July 24, 2020, including a new field course on the Upper Missouri River! Participants in the program may take one or all seven. Courses are cross-listed for graduate credit in the Master of Public Administration Program and open to students in Native American studies, journalism, environmental studies, social work and other majors. Find out more

Video: Dean's Update April 2, 2020

Dean Paul Kirgis of the University of Montana Alexander Blewett III School of Law shared an important update from his home office, addressing the School of Law's transition to remote operations and remote learning for students as well as some of the challenges the law school is facing. Watch the video

Alexander Blewett III School of Law

Mission

The Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana prepares students for the people-oriented practice of law by integrating theory and practice in a competency-based curriculum; serves as the academic legal center in Montana; and contributes to the development of national, state, and tribal law and legal institutions through teaching, scholarship, and service.