The Center for Wildlife Law's Wild Friends program drafts and helps secure the passage of HB 249, which imposes stiffer penalties for repeat violations of the state's game and fish laws and regulations.
Recruitment continues at all of New Mexico's nine universities and colleges.
Pre-law night and open house continue to attract the best students of the state. The mandatory grading curve is abolished after a one year trial period by the curriculum committee. The Indian Law Certificate Programs expands its courses to enhance opportunities for its students. The Southwest Indian Law Clinic students are introduced to the legal functions of the Laguna Pueblo government and the Isleta Pueblo Tribal Court. The Fourth Annual Academic Convocation and Gathering of Communities conference focuses on the advancements made since the first Pre-Law Summer Institute for American Indians began in 1967.