UNM law school applicants on an uptick this year, higher than U.S. average

Contrary to some recent reports, officials at the University of New Mexico School of Law say applications have not plummeted. While the number of applicants has decreased over the past four years from 921 in 2011 to 695 so far this year, applications are actually on an uptick year-over-year. According to Jeffery Dubinski-Neessen, assistant dean for admissions, the school has seen a more than 9 percent increase this year and applications are still being accepted. Transfer and visiting students can…