Coming into law school, 3L Bron Lore had a wealth of experience in leadership and student government roles, which he acquired while attending Weber State University. He earned both his associate and bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and legal studies with the intention of becoming a police officer.
“At Weber State, I was involved in a scholarship program called Emerging Leaders for my first year and then became a mentor for the program the following year. I also participated in the leadership team for the Weber State University Student Association (WSUSA) and the president’s cabinet,” Lore says. “Simultaneously, I volunteered with Unify America, where I helped mediate lots of conversations between politically opposed groups and became more involved in my community. It was this involvement and interaction with students to improve their lives that made me care about school and want to succeed.”
Lore turned his attention to law school after realizing he wanted a safer and more stable career to provide for his family. 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.
In the end, Lore received their support, and one of them even provided him with a letter of recommendation for his application to law school. Utah Law appealed to Lore in many ways, from its location to the small class sizes.
“Admitted Students’ Day is what truly sold it for me between the other options I had. The mock class that day was quite enjoyable, and I couldn’t imagine finding something better anywhere else. I also remember former Dean Aguilar telling us that the U actually wants us to attend—that we were more than just an option to fill requirements like other schools may be doing,” Lore says.
Ultimately, it’s the people he has come to appreciate most—the students, faculty, and staff alike.
“The students obviously are super enjoyable, bright, and a blast to be around, but the faculty and staff are similarly enjoyable,” Lore says. “I stick around after most classes to ask the professor follow-up questions, make sure I’m actually understanding the content, and every professor has happily obliged. Even when I have questions not even tangentially related to scholarly topics, the professors still give me their input. And I constantly drop by various staff members’ offices to spend time and ask random questions. They are always willing to spare their time.”
He’s also passionate about oral advocacy thanks to his experience interacting with students and faculty through volunteer work and leadership positions.
“Whether it is in a courtroom, in a mediation, or in a negotiation, I have enjoyed each opportunity to be my client’s zealous advocate,” Lore says. “Two classes I have especially enjoyed are Mediation and Negotiation, and Perspectives in Counterterrorism. I’m looking forward to working as a teacher’s assistant for the latter class this upcoming year. Stressful, difficult situations can be satisfying to overcome, especially when working alongside a team that is trying their best.”
Lore has once again stepped into leadership roles at the College of Law by participating in the Student Bar Association (SBA). During his 2L year, he was the SBA treasurer, where he managed the budget, advocated for ASUU funding, and helped with selling Utah Law merchandise. He enjoyed the role so much that he decided to run for SBA president and was elected for the 2025–2026 academic year.
“The students make SBA worth it! I enjoy working alongside other elected people who truly care and put in countless hours to make events happen, and then seeing students participate and enjoy these events,” Lore says. “I’ve already been in multiple meetings—planning what I aim to accomplish this next school year and how to best tackle it in tandem with the administration at the law school.”
Students can expect to enjoy the traditional SBA events, among others, throughout the school year, including the Quinney Open, the Barristers Ball, and the classic Memo Toss for any student looking “to relieve their stress of an immense writing project,” he says.
“The Quinney Open is a school-wide ping pong tournament where Professor Chris Peterson is the longstanding champion. We’re still searching for a student skilled enough to interrupt his reign,” Lore says. “The event itself will have food, music, and a lot of spectators. Much of the bracket will run for a couple of weeks in between classes, but the grand finals will be played out in the front of the school in the center of the first floor.”
In fact, to celebrate the first week of school, SBA will hold the annual Welcome Back BBQ on Friday, August 22, at 4:30 p.m. on levels 1 and 2 at the College of Law. Lore encourages students to become involved in the SBA in addition to attending the events.
While the most straightforward path for 1Ls and 2Ls is running in elections for SBA class representatives on the SBA board, students can participate even if they aren’t able to commit an entire year.
“One option is to schedule and attend an SBA weekly meeting to bring forward an issue. The board is happy to hear from fellow students and create a plan with them to address any concerns. SBA is also happy to take volunteers or collaborate with other student organizations for an event,” Lore says. “For example, last year SBA worked alongside with the Ping Pong Club for the Quinney Open, and I plan to do the same. Collaborating with student organizations is a great way to pool resources and passion.”
Additionally, he hopes students will participate in one of the many student organizations available at the college. If there is an issue the SBA or another student organization is unable to address, students may create a new organization “to fuel their involvement.” And if all else fails, they can simply have a chat with one of the SBA board members to share any concerns.
“We are elected to represent the student body, so any feedback, concern, or dream for the future at SJQ is greatly appreciated,” Lore says.
With one more year to go before graduation, Lore is keeping his options open for his career. He’s narrowed down which areas of law he doesn’t want to practice in, and he has a dream of working alongside his role model, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Brian Burton, at the College of Law.
“I’ve worked two legal jobs so far and loved them both. My 1L summer I worked at Weber County Attorney’s Office, going to court and working on prosecution cases, both state and federal. Currently, I am employed at Kesler Rust, a small general litigation firm that I am similarly enjoying. I could see myself doing some prosecution or some litigation work. We’ll see where the winds take me,” Lore says. “Overall, I’m looking forward to seeing all my classmates flourish into well-accomplished peers.”