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UCLI Christine M. Durham Fellowship

The Christine M. Durham Fellowship provides financial support to two law students—one from the S. J. Quinney College of Law and one from the J. Reuben Clark Law School—through an annual stipend of up to $1,500. This funding may be used toward tuition, housing, food, or other living expenses while Fellows pursue their legal education.

In addition to receiving financial support, Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI) Leadership Council and staff to support law student programming and initiatives across Utah.

Purpose

The Christine M. Durham Fellowship is designed to create meaningful opportunities for law students in Utah who demonstrate a strong commitment to service and a dedication to expanding access within the legal field.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a current 2L law student during the 2026–2027 academic year at a law school in Utah
  • Be actively involved in a service, civic, or student organization (within or outside of law school)
  • Demonstrate financial need

Fellowship Expectations

Christine M. Durham Fellows play an active role in UCLI’s work and are expected to:

  • Assist the Associate Director in implementing Promoting Legal Education to Diverse Groups Everywhere (PLEDGE) initiatives
  • Provide mentorship to pre-law students
  • Serve as a liaison for their law school by sharing UCLI updates and opportunities
  • Support survey and data collection related to law student experiences
  • Assist with student mentee recruitment and event planning for the Utah Law Student Mentoring Program
  • Help distribute scholarship information, event announcements, and promotional materials to students, faculty, and student organizations
  • Attend quarterly Leadership Council meetings (virtually or in person)

Required Event Participation

Fellows are also expected to attend key UCLI events, including:

  • Pre-Law Symposium and Pre-Law Fellowship seminars
  • Utah Law Student Mentoring Program events
  • Annual UCLI Fundraiser Luncheon

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee appointed by UCLI. Selection is based on:

  • Demonstrated commitment to community service and increasing access within the legal profession
  • Potential for future leadership in Utah’s legal community
  • Financial need

Durham Fellowship Application

Applications are now open here.
Deadline: Sunday, May 10 at 11:59 PM

Sponsorship

We are deeply grateful to our Sustaining Sponsors, whose ongoing support makes the Christine M. Durham Fellowship possible! Please view our Sustaining Sponsors here.