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The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law is a top 50 law school in Salt Lake City.
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Recognized nationally for practical training & value.

Law students tuning into political debates like it

Law students tuning into political debates like it's the SuperBowl.
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Check out our stories to see how you can watch the Utah Gubernatorial Debate and the US Presidential Debate tonight.

Doing things a little differently. ⚖️ Back in

Doing things a little differently.
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Back in April, the Utah Supreme Court announced it would be allowing diploma privilege as an alternative to sitting for the bar exam due to the coronavirus pandemic. How is this working out for recent law school grads?
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The ABA Journal interviewed SJQ 2020 grads Chase Wilde and Cambre Roberts to see how diploma privilege has been a benefit to them. Check out our stories for more details.

"To make life a little better for people less fort

"To make life a little better for people less fortunate than you, that's what I think a meaningful life is.” - Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Members of the SJQ community honored Justice Ginsburg’s meaningful life with a candlelight vigil. Justice Ginsburg acts as an inspiration and role model to many law students who are committed to equality and justice in their future careers.

Not one, but TWO summer internships? No big deal f

Not one, but TWO summer internships? No big deal for our law students.
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3L Payton Hampton split his summer between two prestigious positions: a summer associate for the firm Hawley Troxell in eastern Idaho, and a summer intern for the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps in Texas. He was able to learn about litigation and military law, both career interests of his. Click the link in our bio to learn more about Payton and his summer work.

Stronger Together. 💪 Our students are facing la

Stronger Together.
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Our students are facing law school on top of the hardships of a global pandemic. That's why we're asking the SJQ community to come together in this time of need.

Every dollar donated to our needs-based scholarship fund will help our students succeed. Click the link in our bio to make a gift that directly benefits current law students.

Through the end of October, any donations to need-based scholarships will be generously matched by the I.J. and Jeanné Wagner Charitable Foundation (up to $25,000).

Student orgs -- because law students love adding t

Student orgs -- because law students love adding things to their schedules.
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Student organizations can help you:

⚖️ Discover what branch of law is right for you
🤝 Meet & network with attorneys, community leaders, & fellow students
📑 Build your resume
🧠 Learn something new
🤸 Have fun and enjoy law school
& so much more!

Tune in to our Stories this week to learn about the awesome organizations you can join at the S.J. Quinney College of Law (and don't worry if you missed any, it's all saved under the Student Orgs Highlight).

(Pre-COVID pic, please remember to mask up and social distance.)

Strong Utah women, past & present. 💪 In honor o

Strong Utah women, past & present.
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In honor of the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, this 5,000-square-foot mural in downtown Salt Lake City features 250 impactful Utah women — including our own Professors Erika George and Jensie Anderson.

Professor Erika George is a renowned expert in international human rights law and also serves as the director of the Tanner Humanities Center.

Professor Jensie Anderson serves as the legal director of the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center, litigating innocence and wrongful conviction claims throughout Utah, Wyoming, and Nevada.

(Picture courtesy of @universityofutah).

First day of school vibes. 📚 Whether tuning in

First day of school vibes.
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Whether tuning in virtually, in-person, or a combo of both, we hope today was a great start to your school year!

A special guest to start off the year.
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The Class of 2023 celebrated their official swearing-in with a surprise speaker: U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch dropped in on the final day of orientation via Zoom to personally welcome the new students to the legal profession.

The 1Ls sure know how to rock a face mask 😷. W

The 1Ls sure know how to rock a face mask 😷.

Welcome to the SJQ family, Class of 2023! #NewToSJQ

It’s not you, it’s COVID-19. As we prepare to

It’s not you, it’s COVID-19.

As we prepare to welcome everyone back to campus, you might notice a few changes around the building. Following these reminders can help keep our community safe & our building open.

😷 Wear a mask at all times
↔️ Practice physical distancing
🚰 Wash/sanitize hands frequently
✌️Elevator max capacity is 2
🚪Use doors labeled enter/exit for one-way traffic

More info about COVID-19 and the return to campus can be found at the link in our bio.

The smiles are a LOT wider after the last final is

The smiles are a LOT wider after the last final is done.
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Our Master of Legal Studies students have spent the last three semesters studying contracts, intellectual property, litigation, regulation, & more. This unique, one-year program is designed for working professionals who want a better understanding of the law to help further their careers. Does that sound like the degree for you? Shoot us a DM for more info! 📨

2020 summed up in one picture.👆 Congratulation

2020 summed up in one picture.👆

Congratulations to the Master of Legal Studies students, who just wrapped up their last finals! 🎓

Feeling the heat? Don’t worry, that famous Utah

Feeling the heat? Don’t worry, that famous Utah snow will be here before you know it.
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As an undergraduate journalism student, Lauren Bro

As an undergraduate journalism student, Lauren Brown-Hulme investigated prison overcrowding, prison understaffing, and the lack of effective reentry programming. Now, as a rising 2L, she's advocating for prisoners' rights at her summer internship with the ACLU of Utah. Check out our stories to learn more about the important work Lauren is doing.

Because when you're excited to start law school, y

Because when you're excited to start law school, you don't mind some summer classes.
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We've teamed up with Harvard Law School to provide our new students with a specialized program called Zero-L. Zero-L is an online course designed to ensure all incoming students, whatever their backgrounds and previous areas of study, start with the foundational legal knowledge needed to thrive in law school.

This course is getting the class of 2023:

🏊 Fully prepared to dive into law school classes
🧠 Thinking like a law student
⚖️ Familiar with legal terminology & procedures
💪 Feeling prepared and confident

The knowledge gained from Zero-L will form the basis of the Introduction to Law class incoming students take during Orientation Week.

Class of 2023: how are you liking Zero-L so far? Let us know in the comments below. ⬇️

Double tap if you think Quinney the Bulldog should

Double tap if you think Quinney the Bulldog should be our new mascot (yes, that’s really his name!).
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Quinney’s owner Jadyn and the rest of the class of 2023 will be starting law school this time next month. We can’t wait to see what the next three years hold for them! #NewToSJQ

New prof in town! Say hello to Professor Leslie Cu

New prof in town! Say hello to Professor Leslie Culver.
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Professor Culver is joining us from the California Western School of Law in Irvine, where she just completed a visitorship. She'll be teaching Legal Methods (lucky you, incoming 1Ls!).
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Her research focuses on “conscious identity performance” and cultural awareness—and how these tenants overlap in every individual and can move us toward diversity, inclusion, and equity within the legal profession.
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We are excited to have her join the SJQ family! #NewToSJQ

“Growing up, I was always told I should be a law

“Growing up, I was always told I should be a lawyer. I wasn’t sure if that was a compliment," Emily jokes. "But when I was studying inequality and the problems of poverty, I finally realized that lawyers can have a big hand in making things more fair. And that really intrigued me."
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Emily Nuvan (class of 2020) has been described by her professors and peers as smart, thoughtful, organized, committed, and a genuinely good person. The S.J. Quinney College of Law is lucky to have her as an alum. Check out our stories to learn more about Emily and how she'll be tackling inequality now that she's graduated.

As we celebrate this #IndependenceDay, let us also

As we celebrate this #IndependenceDay, let us also renew our commitment to using the power of law to ensure that the unalienable rights our country was founded on are protected for ALL people.
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A socially-distant view of our favorite law school

A socially-distant view of our favorite law school. ❤️

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