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Utah Law holds annual Cutting Sign event for Native law students

Oct 10, 2024

More than 70 Native law students and allies from across the United States gathered at the College of Law Oct. 4-5 for Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession, a free program designed to help students launch their legal careers and network with leaders who practice Indian law or work with Native communities.

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Finding place and belonging in Utah’s legal community: 3L Eben Kohtz

Sep 30, 2024

Eben Kohtz always had the intent to enroll in a J.D. program once she finished her undergraduate degree in geography at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. However, like many, her plans shifted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, she wound up in Philadelphia, Pa., working with education nonprofit City Year.

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A more significant impact: Arc Fellow Brock Smith discusses passion for forensic social work

Sep 23, 2024

Brock Smith is a tribal member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. As an adolescent, he faced socioeconomic hardships that led to his involvement with Utah’s juvenile justice system, an experience that sparked his curiosity about how society manages social issues.

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Utah Law to host national traveling exhibit on Native American voting rights

Sep 22, 2024

The University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law will host the American Bar Association’s (ABA) traveling exhibit, “Native American Voting Rights: A History of Struggle and Triumph,” from Sept. 23 to Oct. 4, 2024. Developed by the ABA’s Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, this free educational exhibit explores the historical and ongoing fight for Native American voting rights in the United States.

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Winning the legal lottery: 3L Nate Bramhall talks about his post-graduation job placement

Sep 12, 2024

Though Nate Bramhall didn’t travel far to attend the University of Utah—he crossed the divide from Utah County to Salt Lake County—the proximity to home allowed him to continue performing in a few local indie rock bands. After earning his bachelor’s degree in English and environmental and sustainability studies, Bramhall found himself exploring other states.

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Part of Utah’s legal legacy: Meet Arc Fellow Valeria Jimenez

Sep 09, 2024

A first-generation Latina law student and the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Valeria Jimenez says her parents instilled in her the importance of education from a young age. That focus on learning inspired her to launch a scholarship program for first-generation students in her hometown of Heber City, Utah.

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3L Enrique Martinez embraces the learning experience law school provides

Aug 07, 2024

Born and raised in Utah, rising 3L Enrique Martinez made the decision to apply to law school based on three reasons: 1) hearing about his mom’s work as a paralegal; 2) taking law-related classes as an undergraduate; and 3) working as a legal assistant.

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Cycle-breaker: Find out why Shyanne Blackburn chose to attend Utah Law

Jul 08, 2024

Rising 2L Shyanne Blackburn grew up in a small rural town in south-central Utah. As a Navajo first-generation student, she was excited to recently receive the Flora Sombrero and Neeta Lind Diné Law Scholarship, a fund started by alum Jeffrey Fillerup and his wife, Neeta Lind, to help Diné students attend local colleges on or near the Diné Nation.

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Aliza Murad named 2024-2025 Durham Fellow by Utah Center for Legal Inclusion

Jun 19, 2024

The Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI) named rising 2L Aliza Murad a Durham Fellow for the 2024-2025 school year. Murad is a Pakistani American immigrant who came to the U.S. at age 10, and her experiences shaped her commitment to service, access, and community engagement.

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Student video spotlights: Four students share their Utah Law experience

May 02, 2024

Find out why Jade Trinh, Arin Perkins, Anthony Tenney, and McKaela Dangerfield have enjoyed their Utah Law experience.

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Utah Law remembers alumnus Raymond Uno

Mar 14, 2024

The College of Law mourns the passing of retired judge Raymond Uno—a Utah Law alumnus, the first minority judge in Utah, and a towering figure in the state’s legal community.

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MLS student Evangelina Marquez feels confident at Utah Law

Mar 11, 2024

Now that she is halfway through the one-year (three semesters) MLS program, Marquez confidently says that it’s the people at Utah Law who have made it an enjoyable experience.

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Here’s what’s next: Utah Law faculty discuss innovative legal research in new video series

Feb 26, 2024

Five members of our Utah Law faculty discuss the cutting-edge research they’re conducting—and the pressing societal questions they’re working to answer—in our brand-new video series.

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Associate Professor Daniel Aaron centers research on how law shapes life and death

Feb 22, 2024

After earning his JD at Harvard Law School, Aaron served as assistant chief counsel at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit with Judge John K. Bush. He says he is proud of the interdisciplinary perspectives he brings to his work.

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Leaving a legacy: 3L Arin Perkins reflects on new program that supports minority communities

Feb 20, 2024

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.

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Summer program gives undergrad students from Greater Four Corners region a firsthand look at law school

Feb 20, 2024

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.

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Arc Fellow Neida Morales hopes to advance equal opportunity in the legal profession

Feb 07, 2024

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.

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Guiding changes to public health services: Meet Arc Fellow Hannah Bruce

Jan 09, 2024

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.

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Honoring a single mother’s sacrifice: Kroesche family expands scholarship program to Utah Law

Jan 03, 2024

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.

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Pursuing a career in corporate law: Meet 2L Jade Trinh

Dec 18, 2023

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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Achieving a mindset shift: Meet MLS student Raveena Ghag

Nov 02, 2023

Raveena 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 […]

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