Rising 3L Nick Mortenson had always planned on serving in the military after finishing high school, hoping to enroll in the U.S. Naval Academy and pursue a career as a Navy SEAL. Shortly after graduation, however, an unexpected health concern changed his trajectory.
Read MoreLucy Christensen (MLS ’26) and rising 3L James Gee were selected to represent Utah at the Model Constitutional Convention hosted by the Washington University (WashU) School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21-24.
Read MoreWhile taking a law and courts class from Judge Rick Westmoreland during her first semester at Weber State University, rising 3L Lex Magnusson realized she was more interested in earning a law degree than pursuing a Ph. D in psychology like she’d originally planned.
Read MoreUtah Law ranked no. 17 (no. 8 among public law schools) on the 2026 American Bar Association’s Ultimate Bar Passage report, up 17 places from the no. 34 ranking in the 2025 report.
Read MoreRising 3L Jeff Moore, who spent more than 15 years working in risk assurance before beginning law school, wanted to explore new opportunities in both immigration and international law. He found what he was looking for in Washington, D.C., where he spent the spring 2026 semester.
Read MoreSince 2003, Jason Jarvie has spent his career in law enforcement, working in a variety of roles but always enjoying the training and leadership aspects of the job. Currently, he works for the University of Utah’s Department of Public Safety.
Read MoreCongratulations 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.
Read MoreParticipating 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.
Read MoreCongratulations to all Utah Law students and coaches who participated in competitions during the 2025-2026 school year! Check out a roundup of the various teams who competed.
Read MoreLucy Christensen has visited 37 different countries and is passionate about international affairs, human rights, and getting hands-on experience, including researching eye care as a global health researcher in the Indian Himalayas.
Read MoreThough she studied psychology and history as an undergraduate, Pennsylvania native and 3L Alannah Trombetta began her career as a recruiter for a major healthcare provider and insurer in Pittsburgh. A few years later, during a worldwide pandemic, Trombetta’s perspective on healthcare changed.
Read MoreDr. Irma Fleming grew up in Gary, Indiana, and recalls thriving in science and math despite the turbulent social environment around her. She was bolstered by her grandmother, who taught math, and had many friends who were also interested in STEM careers.
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