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From ping pong to plaintiffs: Meet 3L Jack Wolthuis
Nov 10, 2025Mother knows best—at least when it comes to suggesting a career for Idaho native and 3L Jack Wolthuis.
Stepping in and helping out: 3L Christopher Smith discusses his passion for advocacy
Nov 04, 2025During 3L Christopher Smith’s military service, he deployed overseas twice and notes among his accomplishments becoming a Jumpmaster and earning both the Combat Infantryman and Expert Infantryman badges.
Utah Law gears up for the 2025 Quinney Open and Tracksuit Day
Oct 28, 2025The Student Bar Association and the Ping Pong Club are currently hosting the 2025 Quinney Open, a three-week double elimination ping pong tournament, at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. It’s an event where students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate no matter their skill level.
MLS student Mahea Aki defines advocacy as the heart of her work
Oct 27, 2025Mahea Aki is a proud native Hawaiian and first-generation college graduate who grew up on the island of Kauai. After graduating from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, she began working for the University of Utah’s Office of the Dean of Students and recently applied to Utah Law’s Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program.
Utah Supreme Court greenlights new alternative path to attorney licensure
Oct 22, 2025The Utah Supreme Court has approved an alternative path to licensure (APL) in Utah, providing a skills-based route for law school graduates to become licensed without taking the traditional Uniform Bar Exam.
College of Law hosts annual Cutting Sign event for Native law students
Oct 21, 2025More than 100 Native law students and allies from across the United States gathered at the College of Law Oct. 17-18 for Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession, a free program that helps students launch their legal careers and network with Indian law leaders and those who work with Native communities.
A path to legal impact: Meet Mikey Reynolds, MLS scholarship recipient
Oct 20, 2025As director of compliance at Zions Bancorporation, Mikey Reynolds, who focuses on regulatory compliance and risk management, wanted a structured legal foundation. He chose Utah Law’s Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program and began classes in August 2025.
Law as a tool of empowerment: Meet Arc Fellow Barbara Czaja
Oct 13, 2025Barbara Czaja was born and raised in Kielce, Poland, and came to New York City at 18 with two suitcases, a few hundred dollars and limited English. When she was physically assaulted shortly after arriving in the United States, she gained a new perspective on the world—and law.
A transformative experience: Hannah Olsen begins dream journey at Utah Law
Oct 09, 20251L Hannah Olsen’s journey to law school began with the question she asked as a child: “Who has the power to change this?”
Utah Law to launch legal studies major in fall 2026
Oct 08, 2025Utah Law will offer a major in legal studies for University of Utah undergraduate students beginning in fall 2026. The college launched its legal studies minor in fall 2025.
Not alone in law school: Meet Arc Fellow Ana Lozano
Oct 02, 20251L Ana Lozano grew up on the border of Mexico and the United States. She was born in El Paso, Texas, but she was raised and attended school in the border town Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. In high school, her dream of pursuing a legal career in the United States took form.
3L Isaac Santos explores Indian law and environmental justice
Sep 25, 2025Environmental advocacy has been on 3L Isaac Santos’ mind since high school, spurred in part by his childhood on the Kitsap Peninsula west of Seattle, Washington.
3L Grant Boyden falls in love with criminal defense
Sep 18, 2025Most people can recall a favorite teacher growing up or a professor in college who has influenced their path in life. 3L Grant Boyden says two professors in particular inspired him to pursue a legal career while he studied political science and chemistry at the University of Utah.
Empowering others: Meet 2L and Durham Fellow Sinndy Rios
Sep 09, 20252L Sinndy Rios—who was born in Guatemala and grew up in West Valley City, Utah—has focused her studies on helping immigrants like herself. She was recently named a 2025-2026 Durham fellow, which includes a stipend and allows her to give back to those who mentored her.
A sense of belonging: 3L William Lovell reflects on transferring to Utah Law
Sep 02, 2025When 3L William Lovell was born with life-threatening health complications, the insurance company wanted to transfer him to another facility for his medical care to save costs for the hospital. Fortunately, a kind family friend, and practicing attorney, stepped in to help Lovell and his family.
From college athlete to author: Meet 3L Taylor Pike
Aug 28, 20253L Taylor Pike comes from a family of swimmers and swam at Texas A&M University, becoming a four-time All-American honoree when she graduated. Though she originally intended to pursue a career in academia after graduating with an English degree, she realized during her master’s program that it wasn’t the right path.
Feeling ‘at home’ at Utah Law: Meet 3L Caroline Condrey
Aug 22, 2025As an incoming freshman at Western Carolina University, Caroline Condrey was intent on pursuing an education in interior design and architecture. However, that quickly changed her first semester when she took a class on individual rights and fell in love with the law.
‘In this together’: 3L Kyle Andrews on Utah Law’s community
Aug 19, 2025With a bachelor’s degree in communications and a double minor in music and business, 3L Kyle Andrews got a taste for the law while helping to secure the music licensing and intellectual property rights for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
‘The people are the best part of S.J. Quinney’: 3L Bron Lore serves in the Student Bar Association
Aug 12, 2025Though 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.
Rising 2L Bryce Ferguson gains international business experience in Vietnam
Aug 06, 2025“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.”
Offering students personalized support: Meet rising 3L Ashley Fink
Jul 28, 2025Rising 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.