The Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic house the school’s "law firm" and offers students an integrated academic and practice-based educational experience which teaches students to be reflective practitioners and community-oriented professionals. The clinics provide service to communities in need of legal assistance and seek to improve the quality of, and access to, legal systems that affect communities in need in Nevada.

In-House Clinics
The Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic houses five clinics: child welfare, juvenile justice, capital defense, immigration, and education, all directed by Boyd School of Law professors. Under the Nevada Supreme Court Law Student Practice Rule, students in the clinical programs perform legal work in the state and federal courts and administrative forums. Clinic students are expected to take the lead in all aspects of client representation, including primary responsibility for developing and maintaining the attorney-client relationship, forming case strategy, and conducting fact investigation, legal research, and trial work. Clinic law students also enjoy the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary setting with graduate students and faculty from other disciplines such as social work, psychology and education. Enrollment generally is limited to six law students in each clinic.

Externships
Bridging the gap between law practice and law school education is an important goal of the Boyd School of Law. The law school has made a significant commitment to providing an externship program consistent with the school’s mission. Working closely with the legal community, the Externship Director has established a year-round program providing opportunities for approximately 100 students each year with the federal and state judiciary; government and public service agencies; and Nevada and U.S. legislatures. Placement opportunities are available locally, statewide, and nationally.