College of Law

Connecting through checkers: Abigail Alexander leads Utah Law game group

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When 2L Abigail Alexander joined the Board Game Club as a first-year law student, she enjoyed the camaraderie but readily admits that she prefers card games like Uno or classics like checkers and Mancala over board games. When the group’s leader was graduating and asked if she would take over the club, however, Alexander knew she could widen its reach.

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Stretching yourself: Bre Hickerson leads Yoga for Stressed Out Law Students group

When 2L Bre Hickerson attended a student event at Utah Law before committing to a law school, a tour guide showed her the building’s yoga and meditation study room, a gym with an assortment of yoga mats, and a food pantry. Reflecting on that time two years later, Hickerson recalls that the wellness centers helped to make her law school decision clear.

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Utah Law student organizations: Learn more about the J. Reuben Clark Society

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One of the easiest ways for students to make friends and network at Utah Law is by joining a student organization—and there are nearly 600 to choose from. Lauren Finch, who serves as president of Utah Law’s J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS), became involved in the chapter during her first year of law school after learning about it at the student organization fair.

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Staying true to myself: 3L Grace Greene navigates law school

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Prior to law school, 3L Grace Greene actively participated in several projects with a common theme. She researched intervention practices for sexual assault survivors, worked for Court-Appointed Special Advocates as a legislative intern, addressed alcohol abuse and college drinking culture issues, and even worked on a few local political campaigns.

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