Academic, Admissions, Financial and Employment Information

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Attending law school is one of the most important decisions a student can make in his or her academic career. The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law is committed to providing you with the most accurate and transparent information possible to help you make a wise decision about your future.

In compliance with ABA Standards 509 and 504, the following information about the Law School and the JD Program is provided to current and prospective students.  The Standard 509 Information Report is compiled from the latest information submitted in the annual ABA questionnaire.

Below you’ll find American Bar Association Standard 509 information including job placement, scholarship retention, policies, costs, requirements and student demographics. If you have any questions, please email us or call 801-581-7479.

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738. 

 

Qualifications for Admission to the Bar

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Earning a JD from the S.J. Quinney College of Law satisfies the academic qualification to sit for the bar exam in all U.S. jurisdictions. In addition to a bar examination qualification, however, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.