On Saturday, December 7th, UCLI hosted the final Pre-Law Fellowship Workshop of the year at the Kirton McConkie offices in Salt Lake City. It was a bittersweet occasion as we bid farewell to the incredible Pre-Law Fellows who have enriched the program over the past year. This special day provided an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of this bright and promising cohort.
The workshop began with a recap of the past year, including a lighthearted survey where fellows voted on “most likely” titles (such as “Most Likely to Become a Supreme Court Justice”) for their peers. A slideshow of photos and videos from the year highlighted the lessons learned and milestones achieved. We were honored to have Professor Lucy Williams, an Associate Professor of Law at BYU, lead the fellows in a mock law class. Professor Williams, whose research focuses on the intersection of constitutional law and American political thought, guided an engaging discussion on the Fourth Amendment and the definition of a search. This immersive experience offered the fellows a glimpse into the rigors and rewards of law school. The day’s events continued with an inspiring keynote address by Abby Dizon-Maughan, a member of the UCLI Fiduciary Board and shareholder and member of the Litigation Practice Team at Parsons Behle & Latimer’s Salt Lake City office. Abby spoke about overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of believing in oneself. Her insights, combined with her personal and family stories, left the fellows inspired and confident in their ability to make a meaningful impact on the legal profession. The workshop concluded with a graduation ceremony, during which each fellow was recognized for their dedication to the program and presented with a certificate of achievement.
Reflecting on her experience, fellow Iradukunda Esperance shared: “I’m extremely grateful to have been selected for such a phenomenal fellowship. Words cannot express my gratitude. I have learned so much, not only about law school but also about the unique perspective I can bring to the legal field. This fellowship has solidified that I do belong in law!” Fellow Victoria Roberts remarked: “I have absolutely loved my time in the UCLI Fellowship, and I think it has prepared me for law school better than I could have ever managed on my own. I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity, and I’m confident that future participants will feel the same.”
UCLI is privileged to have piloted this program and to have worked alongside such exceptional fellows. We wish each of them the best as they continue their legal journeys. We also express gratitude to the partners and sponsors who made this program possible:
Thank you to our incredible sponsors who are making this program possible:
Kirton McConkie, Champion Sponsor
LSAC DEI Pipeline*
Utah Bar Foundation
University of Utah Office of General Counsel, Supporting Sponsor
Family Law Executive Committee Bar Section of the Utah State Bar
Applications for the 2025 UCLI Pre-Law Fellowship cohort are now open and will remain available until December 31, 2024. This transformative program provides participants with LSAT prep materials, one-on-one attorney mentorship, personalized law school application assistance, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!
*This project received funding from the Law School Admission Council, Inc. (LSAC). The opinions and conclusions contained in this document are the opinions and conclusions of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of LSAC.
Attorney Abby Dizon-Maughan speaks to the UCLI Pre-Law Fellows
The Pre-Law Fellows listen attentively to a mock class presented by Professor Lucy Williams
Pre-Law fellow Noa Leituala
Pre-Law Fellow Victoria Roberts
Pre-Law Fellow Audrey Pozernick
UCLI attorney volunteers, staff, interns and fellows pose for a graduation photo
