UCLI’s seventh Kirton McConkie Pre-Law Fellowship Workshop was held at the distinguished BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School on Saturday, September 14th. The Pre-Law Fellows gathered in a spacious classroom designed to resemble a courtroom, complete with a witness stand, jury bench, and elegant woodwork. This unique learning environment was just one of the many distinctive features of the J. Reuben Clark Law School that Anthony Grover, Dean of Admissions, introduced to the Fellows. Dean Grover generously offered a tour of the law school early on a Saturday morning, despite living quite a distance away in Bountiful.
During the tour, the Fellows gained insight into the life of a BYU law student as they explored the law library, visited classrooms, and admired the personalized study carrels—another special aspect of BYU Law. Dean Grover also highlighted the numerous opportunities available to students, including international study programs and 1L academies designed to give students hands-on experience in different areas of law.
After the informative tour, Brent Dunn delivered a presentation on effective strategies for preparing for the LSAT, round two. As the founder of ACE LSAT Preparation, Brent Dunn has been an invaluable resource to the Fellows as they navigate their LSAT preparation. His guidance and support are greatly appreciated by UCLI, as they help ensure the Fellows are fully equipped for this critical step in their law school journey.
The workshop concluded with a panel discussion featuring four current BYU Law students, who shared their personal experiences about the realities of law school. The students discussed how they discovered their passion for law, offered advice on writing personal statements, provided tips for managing the rigorous coursework, and shared humorous anecdotes about their time at BYU Law. Their stories were both inspiring and heartwarming, and we look forward to seeing how the Fellows will channel their enthusiasm and compassion as future law students.
We extend our sincere thanks to the J. Reuben Clark Law School for hosting the 2024 Pre-Law Fellows, with special gratitude to Dean Grover. We also deeply appreciate Brent Dunn for his ongoing dedication to helping each Fellow achieve their desired LSAT score. Lastly, we are grateful to Kirton McConkie, the University of Utah Office of General Counsel, LSAC DEI Pipeline, the Utah Bar Foundation, and the Family Law Executive Committee Bar Section for making this event possible.
Dean Tony Grover answers Fellows’ questions about BYU Law
Pre-Law Fellows join a tour of the BYU Law building
Brent Dunn, owner of ACE Test Prep, talks about best practices for retaking the LSAT
