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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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Utah Law welcomes Native American law students for Cutting Sign event
Oct 03, 2023S.J. Quinney welcomed more than 60 Native American law students from across the country Sept. 29-30 for Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession, a free […]
Conservation Easements class members enjoy hands-on experience in Bonanza Flat Conservation Area
Sep 29, 2023Professor Nancy A. McLaughlin recently took her class on a field trip to the Bonanza Flat Conservation Area, which sits at the apex of Salt […]
Meet students and alumni through our brand-new video spotlights
Sep 22, 2023We’ve been spotlighting Utah Law students and alumni throughout the years and sharing their stories and passions. Now we have a new way to help […]
Find out which unexpected hobby cemented 3L Joey Sandres’ decision to attend law school
Sep 20, 20233L Joey Sandres knew he wanted to be a lawyer ever since he was 13 years old, though he did consider pursuing a PhD in […]
Stegner Center Student Scholarship Recipients and Writing Awards
Sep 01, 2023The Stegner Center oversees a rich array of scholarships, fellowships, and awards for College of Law students, ranging from cash awards for outstanding papers to […]
Stegner Center Student Summer Placements
Aug 31, 2023Students in the environmental and natural resources law program at the S.J. Quinney College of Law held a variety of positions in government agencies, private […]
Helping people retain freedoms: Meet 3L Brooklyn Lindsey
Aug 25, 20233L Brooklyn Lindsey has just returned from a field placement as the Ronald Reagan fellow at the Goldwater Institute, a nonprofit that defends Americans’ rights […]
Planning a future in reproductive justice: Meet 3L Layne Huff
Aug 16, 2023Layne Huff studied language arts and once considered technical writing as a career but ultimately decided it was not the most rewarding way to spend […]
From real estate to post-conviction relief: Learn more about 3L David Ostrowski’s path to law school
Aug 11, 2023When 3L David Ostrowski started his career in secondary education, teaching French and Italian at middle and high schools in Pennsylvania for six years, he […]
Cait McKee shares lessons learned at the Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights
Jul 28, 2023Cait McKee, a rising 3L, has spent her summer at the Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights, a civil and human rights coalition. Since […]
U Law announces 2023 Order of the Coif inductees
Jul 27, 2023Congratulations to nine recent graduates from the Class of 2023 who were inducted into the Order of the Coif national honor society: Callen Aten Ellen […]
Rising 2L Justin Hart learns about renewable energy law at Hawaiian Electric
Jul 05, 2023Rising 2L Justin Hart traded the mountains of Salt Lake City for the sunny beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii, this summer. He began his field placement […]
Spurgeon Fellowship recipient Bree Spaulding working in LGBTQ+ law at Lambda Legal
Jun 07, 2023Bree Spaulding, a rising 3L student at Utah Law, was awarded the Spurgeon Fellowship, which provides a stipend for a proposed public service project or […]
U law students help Utah refugees
May 19, 2023By Matilyn Mortensen Ukrainian refugees had few safe options as they fled their country after Russia’s 2022 invasion. One such family ended up in Utah. […]