On Friday, May 9, 2025, UCLI hosted the third seminar for the 2025 Pre-Law Fellowship at Parsons Behle & Latimer. Parsons Behle & Latimer, a law firm founded around 140 years ago, is known for its commitment to exceptional service with foundations based in ethics, professionalism, and community engagement. Today, Parsons Behle & Latimer is one of the largest Utah-based law firms with more than 200 attorneys practicing across multiple states. UCLI is grateful to continue its partnership with Parson Behle & Latimer and deeply appreciates the firm’s generosity in hosting this seminar in their offices.
Continuing the momentum from the previous seminars, Fellows were able to engage in another critical aspect of applying to law school through specific parts of the application. Paula Gluzman, the law school admissions consultant from Spivey Consulting Group, led a practical and engaging workshop focused on several critical aspects of the application process. During the workshop, Fellows learned about law school resumes, letters of recommendation, when to consider asking for a letter of recommendation, and when an addendum is appropriately used. After an informative lecture by Paula, Fellows adapted what they learned into their resumes and recommendation letter strategies.
After lunch was provided, Fellows were allowed an opportunity to connect and network alongside UCLI attorneys, some of whom are mentors to a few of the Fellows. During this time, Fellows could talk and work on their resumes or seek to gain an understanding of the law school process from the attorneys who were able to join.
To continue fostering community amongst the Fellows, a get-to-know-you activity was done that allowed for a bit of fun as well. The seminar concluded with a panel discussion on life in the legal field, featuring attorneys from Parsons Behle & Latimer—Abby Dizon-Maughan, Jazmynn Pok, Emily D. Holt, and Christina M. Jepson—who shared insights into their personal journeys and professional experiences. While the Fellowship focuses on helping participants gain admission to law school, the panel emphasized the importance of also envisioning the impact they can make throughout their legal careers.
UCLI would like to thank everyone who participated in this seminar and contributed their mentorship and insight to support the Fellows and their path in the legal field. We look forward to seeing our Fellows continue to build on what they have learned and prosper during the time in the Fellowship and beyond. We also express a heartfelt thank you to the generous sponsors who make the 2025 Fellowship Program possible:
Utah Bar Foundation
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
Litigation Section of the Utah State Bar
Bastian Foundation
Fellows Listen Attentively as Guest Attorneys Share Their Experiences
