Though he was always one to enjoy a good argument or to play the devil’s advocate, Lore says law never seemed like a realistic option for him—and a couple of professors were steering him toward other career opportunities.
Read More“While I enjoyed the analytical challenges of science and exploring big-picture questions in philosophy, I realized I was more drawn to advising people and helping them make strategic decisions,” rising 2L Bryce Ferguson recalls. “I chose law school to combine my technical background with practical problem-solving in a client-focused setting.”
Read MoreRising 3L Ashley Fink enjoyed her REU experience working with a Clemson professor on environmental engineering research, but she realized a PhD program was too specialized and limiting for the broader impact she hoped to make.
Read MoreRising 2L Hattie Poole knew she wanted an international experience during her 1L summer, preferably in a developing country. She found it in Kampala, Uganda, where she is clerking for the Supreme Court of Uganda with Justice Mike Chibita.
Read MoreWhen rising 2L Dev Patel graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in finance and entrepreneurship, he knew the next step forward for him was law school.
Read MoreWard didn’t initially plan to take a road leading to a graduate program in law. He spent eight years as the Missouri state budget director before moving to Utah in 2001 and later transitioning to University of Utah Health. Because he wanted more knowledge of the law and how it pertains to his work, Ward applied to the in-person MLS program.
Read More“Growing up, I was inspired by women who took charge of their lives—those who stepped into leadership, broke barriers, and changed narratives. I knew I wanted to be one of them,” rising 3L Sophia Gulgulian says.
Read MoreRising 3L Matt McGrath earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry before completing a PhD in theoretical chemistry. With a STEM background, McGrath had many career options available—but law school was also in the back of his mind.
Read MoreMaster of Legal Studies (MLS) student Abby Hirshberg has worked in retail in one way or another since her first part-time job in high school.
Read MoreFor as long as he can remember, Kyle Lowe (JD class of 2026) has understood the power of being a lawyer. When he was young he read the book “To Kill A Mockingbird,” and he credits its legendary character Atticus Finch, in part, for laying out a moral vision of the profession that resonated with him.
Read MoreCongratulations to the S.J. Quinney College of Law class of 2025, who graduated Friday, May 9, at Kingsbury Hall. The class includes 95 students earning a Juris Doctorate (JD) and 42 students earning a master of legal studies (MLS) degree.
Read MoreSince he was a child, 2L Braden Brown planned to become an engineer. During the third year of his program in electrical engineering, his advisors told him to specialize in a particular field. Even after taking a broad range of classes, nothing seemed to stand out.
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