On Saturday, March 8, 2025, UCLI hosted its first seminar for the 2025 Pre-Law Fellowship at the S.J. Quinney College of Law in Salt Lake City. The UCLI Pre-Law Fellowship program was created to expand Utah’s legal field and help develop pathways for pre-law students in their pursuit of legal education. Fellows participate in engaging monthly seminars focused on providing law school information and advancing their legal careers. This year, we were pleased to host our first seminar in March, welcoming 14 amazing Fellows and introducing them to the program. In addition, Saturday’s seminar offered a valuable educational opportunity for pre-law students to learn more about law school admissions, LSAT preparation tips, and the resources available at the S.J. Quinney College of Law.
The seminar began with program coordinators Kaitlyn Pieper and Sabrina Ruiz offering an introduction to the program, highlighting significant responsibilities and program objectives. This was followed by an engaging get-to-know-you activity, where Fellows had the opportunity to connect, network, and get to know their cohort for the duration of the year. We enjoyed lunch together, generously sponsored by the law firm Ray Quinney & Nebeker. The seminar then featured an informative session from Brent Dunn, the founder and expert LSAT instructor at ACE Test Preparation. Brent provided the Fellows with an initial overview of the LSAT, sharing strategies for tackling reading comprehension questions, maximizing study time, and interpreting questions effectively. He also offered important insights on approaching the exam.
After the Fellows received a tour of the S.J. Quinney College of Law, they participated in a S. J. Quiney law school preview panel with Jason Owen, Assistant Dean of Admission for S. J. Quinney, and Alannah Trombetta, a current law student at the school. Dean Owen and Alannah shared valuable insights on navigating the law school application process, what admissions representatives seek in applicants, and key information about the opportunities and resources available at S. J. Quinney. Dean Owen also reminded students of the importance of maintaining strong academic performance, emphasizing its consideration in the admissions process.
This first seminar established a firm foundation for UCLI’s 2025 Pre-Law Fellowship by creating an enriching program that promoted educational growth and highlighted resources. We would like to thank the S. J. Quinney College of Law for generously providing the beautiful venue, as well as for their time and participation. We express gratitude to Ray Quinney & Nebeker for supporting the Fellows through their lunch sponsorship. A special thank you to Brent Dunn for his valuable presentation and LSAT mentoring, and to Dean Jason Owen and Allanah Trombetta for sharing their knowledge about law school. Finally, we are grateful for the program sponsors who made all of this possible: the Ligitation Section of the Utah State Bar, the Bastian Foundation, and the Utah Bar Foundation. This seminar was the beginning, and we look forward to seeing the 2025 Fellows grow further in the program!
Pre-Law Fellows at the First Fellowship Workshop for 2025
Sabrina Ruiz-Monroy, Associate Director, Welcomes the 2025 Pre-Law Fellows
Brent Dunn, Founder of Ace Test Prep, Reviews LSAT Materials with the Fellows
