UCLI Bar Review Scholarship

The Young Lawyers Division of the Utah State Bar (YLD) and the Utah Center for Legal Advancement (UCLI), with the help of community sponsors, are pleased to announce the 2025 UCLI Bar Review Scholarship.

Purpose

Graduating law students who have applied to sit for the July 2025 Utah State Bar examination are invited to apply for a scholarship ranging from $500 to $2,000 to assist with test study and preparation. Scholarships will be awarded based on students’ demonstrated positive contributions to the community, potential to enhance Utah’s legal field, and financial need related to Bar exam expenses.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must:

  • Be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school whose students are eligible to sit for the Utah State Bar exam for the 2025-2026 academic year;
  • Be an active member of a law school club or leadership organization;
  • Have applied for the July 2025 Utah State Bar Exam; and
  • Not have an employer or institution covering the full costs of registration and test prep.

Selection Criteria

A review committee appointed by YLD and UCLI will evaluate applications based on the following criteria:

  • Commitment to practicing in Utah;
  • Demonstrated record of community involvement;
  • Potential to contribute positively to Utah’s legal field; and
  • Financial need, particularly regarding bar exam and review costs.

Award

The scholarship helps offset the cost of applying for, studying for, and taking the Utah State Bar exam by reimbursing selected applicants up to their awarded amount. Qualifying costs include:

  • Utah State Bar exam application fees (including base fee, computer fee, NCBE fees, and MPRE fees);
  • Courses and materials from the following providers:
    • Barbri
    • Kaplan
    • Themis
    • Quimbee
    • Helix (AccessLex)
    • Adaptibar
    • Critical Pass
    • Lean Sheets
    • NCBE study aids
  • Other study materials may qualify at the discretion of the review committee.

Application

The application for the 2025 UCLI Bar Review Scholarship is now closed. Follow us on Instagram (@utahcli) for future updates.