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Laura Leon on the power of the second try
May 22, 2023Alumna Laura Leon made it her goal to become an immigration lawyer—and from failed first-time bar exams to global pandemics, she hasn’t let anything prevent […]
New summer program gives students from Four Corners region a firsthand look at law school
May 04, 2023The University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law and Utah State University’s Blanding Campus have partnered to offer a free four-week residential summer program […]
Arc Fellowship recipient Jacob Hall: Being the change he wants to see
Mar 25, 2023Jacob Hall was 12 years old when, in a moment of self-awareness, he decided that he’d become a lawyer. “I’ve always had a knack for […]
Arc Fellowship recipient Austin Edens on his journey to Utah Law
Mar 20, 2023Growing up in El Paso, Texas, 1L Austin Edens found his calling for the law while driving with his dad along the Cesar E. Chavez […]
College hosts native law students for unique event focused on entering legal profession
Mar 11, 2023Native law students from around the country joined the S.J. Quinney College of Law on March 3 and 4, 2023, for the first annual “Cutting […]
2L Amy Nichole Briceno awarded fellowship at Utah Center for Legal Inclusion
Dec 15, 2022This is an excerpt of an article originally published by the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI). Amy Nichole Briceno, a 2L student at Utah […]
Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner presents on federal Indian law and consultation during Distinguished Environmental Lecture
Oct 20, 2022Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner was recently invited to the Florida State University College of Law to present on federal Indian law and consultation. Her […]
3L Victoria Tomoko Carrington uses love of science to build a career in patent law
Oct 13, 2022During her time in undergraduate working towards a degree in biochemistry, it was medical school – not law school – that was on Victoria Tomoko […]
2L Anjana Kanth strengthens writing skills with judicial internship
Aug 31, 2022As a proud University of Utah student during her undergrad years, Anjana Kanth already had the S.J. Quinney College of Law on her radar when […]
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law DEI Update
Aug 29, 2022Dear SJQ Community: One of our top goals is to create an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) community at the S.J. Quinney College of […]
Alumna Abigail M. Dizon-Maughan to be honored at Living Color Gala
Aug 22, 2022Abigail M. Dizon-Maughan (Utah Law class of 2012) will be honored at the annual Living Color Gala on September 9, 2022. The Living Color Gala […]
Recent U Law grad Bernadine Ott pushes for representation and accessibility in the legal field
Jun 06, 2022“Why not law school?” Bernadine Ott was working in the University of Utah U Card office as the end of her time as a political […]
Alum Paul Burke Takes on LGBTQ+ Discrimination at Soccer Stadiums
Jun 03, 2022Paul C. Burke is Exhibit A in the case that taking a chance on one opportunity often leads to another. The 1997 alumnus is now […]
Utah Law’s Creative Advocacy Lab designs unique solutions for underserved communities
May 24, 2022By Suzi Morales When Hannah Sakalla was applying for a clinic for her second year of law school, she expected to answer questions about […]
Utah Law hosts anti-racism conference for law school deans in conjunction with LSAC
May 05, 2022The S.J. Quinney College of Law, along with the Law School Admissions Council, recently hosted a conference for law school deans focused on the topics […]
Professor Leslie Culver receives Marcus Garvey Black Star Excellence Award
Apr 07, 2022Professor Leslie Culver recently received the Marcus Garvey Black Star Excellence Award from the University of Utah’s Black Cultural Center. In collaboration with the Black […]
1L Maria Fernandez hopes to make a difference as a public defender
Mar 24, 2022When Maria Fernandez took an internship at a homeless shelter in Santa Fe, it was mostly because she liked the area and wanted to stick […]
Student Spotlight: 1L Jesus Salazar hopes to be a voice for the voiceless
Mar 09, 2022Jesus Salazar was casually considering law school as an option — but when his family and friends faced incidents of discrimination based on their race, […]
Utah Law celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Oct 29, 2021November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month. This month celebrates and honors Indigenous/Native American/American Indian/Native Alaskan peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Honoring […]
Utah Law recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct 08, 2021Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Indigenous/Native American/American Indian/Native Alaskan peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Honoring this holiday […]
Utah Law honors National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Oct 05, 2021In honor of National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, the S.J. Quinney College of Law asked members of the SJQ community to share their thoughts and experiences. […]
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law DEI Update
Aug 31, 2021Dear SJQ Community: One of our top goals is to create an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) community at the S.J. Quinney College of […]
Utah law schools announce achievement fellowships
Nov 20, 2020Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School (BYU Law) and the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (Utah Law) today announced a collaboration […]