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Gain confidence through practical experiences: 2L Constance Holder’s antidote to imposter syndrome

Jan 23, 2025

Constance Holder knew at a young age that she wanted to pursue a legal career. Her desire to attend law school solidified each year in school as she cultivated her interests in persuasive writing, debate, and history. Then, as an undergraduate at Drexel University, she became even more inspired to attend law school.

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Research Professor John Ruple authors opinion piece about Congressional Review Act in The Hill

Jan 22, 2025

Research Professor John Ruple, a natural resources law expert, wrote an opinion piece for The Hill about the Congressional Review Act, a tool Congress can use to overturn certain federal agency actions.

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Associate Professor Jamie Pleune appointed to Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee

Jan 21, 2025

Associate Professor Jamie Pleune has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to serve as alternate public-at-large representative on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Public Lands Rule Resource Advisory Committee.

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BELONGING & ACCESS AT UTAH LAW


We believe that we, as members and future members of the legal profession, all have a distinct role to play in making America’s future better. One of our top goals is to create an accessible College of Law community in which everyone belongs.

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RESEARCH CENTERS & PROGRAMS


Our research centers and programs produce cutting-edge scholarship, abundant student research opportunities, and collaborations across the nation.

Centers and programs offer opportunities for faculty and students to collaborate on specialized research, engage with our community, and study in focused areas of expertise and interest.

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Wallace Stegner Center for Land, Resources and the Environment

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Center for Law and Biomedical Sciences

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Program in Criminal Law

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Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law

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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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