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Pre-trial practice: Find out why students say this class is a “must-take”
Dec 06, 2023Professor Randy Dryer has taught the pre-trial practice class every fall semester at the S.J. Quinney College of Law for 12 years. An alum of the law school himself, Dryer says the most rewarding part of the class is sharing his many years of experience litigating civil cases and giving students a realistic look at the world of litigation.
College of Law mourns passing of Justice O’Connor
Dec 01, 2023The S.J. Quinney College of Law mourns the loss of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who passed away today. A deeply respected jurist, […]
Destructive Conflict Tendencies vs Productive Conflict Choices
Dec 01, 2023In my last blog, I described what conflict competence is and summarized the key conflict competencies that empower us to deal with conflict skillfully and […]
Utah Law announces unprecedented scholarship-matching campaign
Nov 28, 2023The S.J. Quinney College of Law is thrilled to announce the launch of an unprecedented scholarship campaign to celebrate our highest rankings ever and help us welcome more of the best students regardless of their financial status. The goal: Raise $7 million in scholarship support in the next five years.
Assistant Professor Robert Harrison discusses LABS research and ethics focus
Nov 22, 2023Though Assistant Professor Robert Harrison has taught at Utah Law for just one year, he is excited to continue and says the most rewarding part of teaching here is spending his time learning with students.
From supply chains to securities law: 3L John McIntyre prepares for role at national law firm
Nov 16, 2023Elle Woods continues to influence law students more than 20 years after she made her (theatrical) debut at Harvard Law School: 3L John McIntyre says the film Legally Blonde first encouraged him to become a lawyer.
Trusting your instincts: Recent graduate Abby Philips discusses new role as judicial law clerk at Department of Justice
Nov 14, 2023Abby Philips was in her second year of law school when she learned about the Department of Justice’s honors program, in which students across the country apply for a limited number of spots in each area.
Professor James Holbrook to receive Utah Philanthropy Day Heart and Hands Award
Nov 09, 2023Utah Law is pleased to announce that Jim Holbrook will receive the Utah Philanthropy Day Heart and Hands Award on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at a special luncheon held downtown for Utah Philanthropy Day.
The Bureau of Land Management’s Changing Landscape
Nov 09, 2023In 2003, Bruce Babbitt, former Secretary of the Interior, observed, “The day is coming, I believe, when the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), so often dismissed as the Bureau of Livestock and Mining, will be better known as the Bureau of Landscapes and Monuments.”[1] Twenty years later, it is still uncertain whether Babbit’s statement was prescient or aspirational. However, the BLM appears poised to take a meaningful step toward the latter moniker.
Student Veteran of the Year: 3L Michael Meszaros recognized for pro bono work with veterans
Nov 08, 2023Even though graduation is still several months away, Meszaros is already fulfilling his dreams of helping others. He recently received the University of Utah’s Student Veteran of the Year award for his pro bono work with veterans.
Professor RonNell Andersen Jones speaks to media about former president Trump’s request for televised federal trial
Nov 06, 2023Professor RonNell Andersen Jones, an expert in constitutional and media law, recently spoke to The Detroit News about how news organizations and former president Donald Trump are urging a judge to allow live television coverage of his federal trial in March 2024.
Achieving a mindset shift: Meet MLS student Raveena Ghag
Nov 02, 2023Raveena Ghag’s bachelor’s degree in communication gave her a foundation in writing and passion for creating social media content—and the Master’s in Legal Studies degree […]
Professor Teneille Brown’s genetic genealogy research cited in Kohberger judge’s order in University of Idaho murder case
Oct 30, 2023Professor Teneille Brown, an expert in biosciences and medical ethics, wrote a paper in 2020, “Why We Fear Genetic Informants: Using Genetic Genealogy to Catch […]
What Is Conflict Competence and What Are the Core Conflict Competencies?
Oct 26, 2023Over the past year, I have written a series of EDR Blogs sharing my thoughts about how and why we tend to go so wrong […]
Utah Law looks forward to the Lee E. Teitelbaum Utah Law Review Symposium
Oct 25, 2023The annual Lee E. Teitelbaum Utah Law Review Symposium, The Criminalization of Care: Health and the Home, will be held at Utah Law on Friday, […]
Pro Bono Week: Celebrate Utah Law winners and support the bake sale Oct. 26
Oct 20, 2023We’re celebrating the Pro Bono Initiative (PBI) during the American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Week Oct. 23-27. Through this program, Utah Law and Brigham Young […]
From bike mechanic to bar exams: Meet Student Bar Association president Carter Moore
Oct 16, 2023Law school was never in the plans for 3L and Student Bar Association (SBA) president Carter Moore. In fact, he worked as a bike mechanic, […]
Utah Law ranks No. 10 on preLaw magazine’s list of best value law schools
Oct 12, 2023PreLaw magazine recently ranked S.J. Quinney College of Law no. 10 on its list of best value law schools. Each law school is ranked based […]
Honoring a tradition of education: Anna-Cajsa Gipson looks forward to earning her MLS
Oct 11, 2023Anna-Cajsa Gipson was a stay-at-home mom for nearly 23 years before reentering the workforce and pursuing an advanced degree through the Master of Legal Studies […]
Wallace Stegner Center professors file amicus brief in support of Utah youth-led constitutional climate case
Oct 10, 2023Professor Erika George and Associate Professor Jamie Pleune, along with Emeritus Professor Robert Adler, recently filed an amicus brief to the Utah Supreme Court in […]
Professor Amos Guiora speaks to national and international media about war in Israel
Oct 10, 2023Professor Amos Guiora, an expert in Israeli politics and national security, has been speaking to both national and local media outlets about his perspective on the Israel-Hamas conflict that began in early October 2023.