Dear Alumni and Friends of the Law School,

Our return to traditions has made for a busy fall. One of those traditions, the fall Alumni and Friends Tailgate takes place this Saturday, November 5th and I hope you will join us from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (use the east entrance through the Garlington, Lohn, and Robinson Plaza). This coming weekend, the Student Bar Association hosts the Barrister’s Ball and the law school invites donors and scholarship recipients for the Scholarship Celebration. Bertha plans to make the trip to the Law Building from Forestry. It is an exciting time to be back in the building.

Warm regards,

Dean Gagliardi

Join us for the Law School Alumni Tailgate November 5th

Please join us from 4-6 p.m. at the Blewett School of Law's Garlington, Lohn & Robinson Plaza at the east entrance of the law school.

Catch-up with classmates and cheer on Griz Football as they take on the Cal Poly Mustangs. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!

Click Here for Tickets to the Game

Vote Early Day 2022

Dr. Christina Barsky collaborated with the Missoula County Elections Office to host this year's Vote Early Day 2022. County election officials set up shop in the law school to provide voter services to anyone stopping by. This non-partisan event issued 125 ballots and accepted 131 ballots.

Barristers' Ball 2022

This year's Barristers' Ball takes place on Friday, November 4th. Alumni and local firms are encouraged to join the Student Bar Association during the cocktail hour taking place from 7-8 p.m. Click Here to Purchase a Ticket to this formal event. 

Here is a fun list of Missoulian excerpts regarding the Barristers' Ball in the 1920s.

Student Nick Mills Lands White House Internship Through UM's "4+1" Masters of Public Administration Program

Missoula native Nick Mills has a passion for the outdoors and wildlife that runs as deep as the Rattlesnake Wilderness. He knew he wanted the right college to pursue his interests, and he didn’t have to look too far.

“I chose to stay in Missoula because of the University of Montana’s world-class wildlife biology program. I realized I wanted to protect the areas I loved,” said Mills. “Then I started taking policy classes with Martin Nie, and the 4+1 MPA program piqued my interest. It felt like a great way to combine policy and science.” READ MORE

2022 Pro Bono Fair a Success

Over 17 firms turned out for this year's Pro Bono Fair. This hour-long event pairs law students with pro bono opportunities throughout the state. We are grateful to the organizations who tabled and the students who signed up.

Blewett School of Law Ranked Fourth Nationally for Best Value Law Schools

As we previously reported, PreLaw Magazine's 2022 rankings placed the Alexander Blewett III School of Law in the top ten for Top Environmental Law Schools and also Best Schools for Practical Training. In the latest fall 2022 issue, we ranked number four of "Best Value Law Schools" in the nation according to PreLaw Magazine.

In The News

Tribal Land Use Authority

Professor Michelle Bryan presented A “Least Limitable” Power: The Case for Comprehensive Tribal Sovereignty Over Land Use in Indian Country to the Second Annual Environmental Law Scholars Workshop at Starved Rock Lodge hosted by Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Professor Zellmer on the Holland Lake Lodge Expansion Sandra B. Zellmer spoke with the Missoulian regarding the environmental impact of a proposed resort expansion. Read more about it here.  

Prof. Zellmer was also appointed to the Natural Resources Law Teachers’ Committee of the Foundation for Natural Resources & Energy Law for a 4-year term (2022-2026).

Prof. Zellmer will publish an article in the Arizona State Law Journal with co-author Robert Glicksman (GWU): Sandra B. Zellmer & Robert L. Glicksman, A Critical 21st Century Role for Public Land Management: Conserving 30% of the Nation’s Lands and Waters Beyond 2030, 54 Ariz. St. L.J. (forthcoming 2023).

Professor Craig Cowie Featured on A New Angle Montana Public Radio aired a piece about the Marquez litigation featuring Prof. Cowie's expertise. Hear his thoughts on the matter here.

Prof. Cowie guest-lectured for a class in the School of Social Work where he presented on recent Indian law cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. He also provided a CLE presentation for the Western Montana Bar Association on the last and upcoming terms in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Professors Conley and King-Ries, and Asst. Dean Stack presented Lies and Technology: Ethical Considerations for Civil and Criminal Practitioners at the State Bar Annual Meeting, September 22-23, Helena.