STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION & ORGANIZATIONS
Student government and organizations serve an important function in the law school experience. These opportunities complement S.J. Quinney College of Law’s education with academic, professional, social, and career development opportunities. The College of Law’s student organizations provide a wide variety of purpose, and new student groups are always being formed to meet the changing needs of the student body. The University as a whole has a wide variety of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) law students are welcome to join.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION QUESTIONS
Interested in starting a new student organization? Contact Natasha Carlton, Associate Director of Student Advising and Activities.
SBA ADVISOR
For questions specifically about the Student Bar Association, please contact Associate Dean Brian Burton, SBA Advisor.
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
The Student Bar Association (SBA) is the official student government of the S.J. Quinney College of Law. The SBA is the voice for the student body, which can affect policies regarding curriculum, grades, class and exam scheduling, legal clinics, and so on. They also serve as the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) and elected student government of the College of Law. As voting members of the College Council, SBA Board members serve as representatives of the student body to the law school faculty and administration. The SBA participates in faculty retention, promotion, and tenure evaluations. The SBA also sponsors social events, philanthropies, and other activities to build wellness and belong among the student body.
Constitution of the University of Utah S. J. Quinney College of Law Student Bar Association
We the students of the S. J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, in order to promote shared governance on campus; further enrich the professional and social interests of students while attending law school; further scholastic attainment; promote understanding among faculty, students, and alumni; coordinate activities of the law school community; provide a forum for student concerns; cooperate with national, state, and local bar associations, and with other law school students through the American Bar Association Law Student Division; and participate in the activities of the American Law Student Association, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the University of Utah Student Bar Association.
ASUU COLLEGE OF LAW REPRESENTATIVES
The ASUU (Associated Students of the University of Utah) Student Government, much like the United States federal government, consists of an executive branch, a legislative branch, and a judicial branch. These branches work together to accomplish the varied functions of ASUU to serve the student body as effectively as possible.
