A “toy story” for MLS student Chad Nelson
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MLS student Chad Nelson’s career began in the cycling industry, working with sponsored athletes and teams in events such as the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia.
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Natural Resources Law Forum 2023-24 Activities
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The Natural Resources Law Forum has enjoyed a productive year of events and community-building, with the goal of helping students network and learn about the […]
Read MoreLeaving a legacy: 3L Arin Perkins reflects on new program that supports minority communities
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After studying on small farms in Uruguay and learning about sustainability and agricultural impact on the environment, Perkins became interested in pursuing a career in environmental justice. However, she is still exploring possibilities within law.
Read MoreSummer program gives undergrad students from Greater Four Corners region a firsthand look at law school
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The University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law is offering a free four-week residential summer program called “Law as Influence, Law as Change” (LAILAC) in June 2024 for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in law.
Read MoreArc Fellow Neida Morales hopes to advance equal opportunity in the legal profession
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Texas native Neida Morales recently received an Arc to Justice fellowship through the S.J. Quinney College of Law’s Arc to Justice program. Born in Mexico, Morales moved to the United States just a few months later and grew up on a cattle ranch near Alpine, Texas, in the western corner of the state.
Read More3L Drake Walker discusses friendship and faith at Utah Law with Humans at the U
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“I’m from Rexburg, Idaho, originally, and I am a very stereotypical Idaho boy—I grew up working in the potato fields and quickly realized that I did not want to be a potato farmer for the rest of my life. I knew education would be an important part of achieving that.”
Read MoreVideo spotlights: See why these six students love Utah Law
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Want to hear directly from students about their passions within law school? Get to know Diana Pogosyan, Landon Evans, Brooklyn Lindsey, Michael Meszaros, Anna Hall, and Carter Moore in this new student spotlight video.
Read MoreFrom barre to bar: 3L Alex McFarlin prepares for new career in litigation
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3L Alex McFarlin grew up in Tennessee and trained in a professional ballet school there. At 18, he auditioned for Ballet West in New York City and earned a spot in their secondary company in Utah, working his way up from there before retiring as a first soloist in 2021.
Read MoreGuiding changes to public health services: Meet Arc Fellow Hannah Bruce
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Hannah Bruce, a Nova Scotia native, originally moved to Utah to play Division 1 soccer at Utah Valley University in 2016 — a move that launched several other opportunities around the globe.
Read MoreHonoring a single mother’s sacrifice: Kroesche family expands scholarship program to Utah Law
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Navigating law school as a single parent has been challenging, but an understanding S.J. Quinney staff and faculty—and help from the Beatrice F. Kroesche Memorial Scholarship—have made the journey easier for 2L Paulina Barboza.
Read MoreAssociation of American Law Schools and Golden Rule Project recognize students and staff for pro bono work
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Utah Law congratulates Professor Chris Peterson, 2L Avery Emery, and Dr. Caisa Royer, director of the Pro Bono Initiative, for being named to the Association […]
Read MorePursuing a career in corporate law: Meet 2L Jade Trinh
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When 2L Jade Trinh was four years old, she and her family immigrated to the United States. She learned English by watching movies and shows like Legally Blonde and Law & Order and says she has always had a deep love for the law as far back as she can remember.
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