Congratulations to the S.J. Quinney College of Law class of 2026, who graduated Friday, May 8, at Kingsbury Hall. The class of 2026 includes 106 students earning a juris doctor (JD) and 27 students earning a master of legal studies (MLS) degree.
Participating in high school debate team helped 3L Audrey Meyer realize she wanted to become a lawyer, especially as she continued to coach younger students while earning her bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy at the University of Utah.
Christina Jepson (JD ’95), Phillip W. Lear (JD ’75), and Jon M. Lear (JD ’76) were recognized as Alumni of the Year at Utah Law’s annual Alumni Awards celebration, held Friday, April 24, 2026, at the College of Law building.
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"I chose to go to the S.J. Quinney College of Law because of our accessible faculty, the job opportunities here in Utah and nationally, and the supportive student body."
Jessica Arthurs, JD ’23
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