An Unexpected Direction
Sometimes the best opportunities come from unexpected turns—just ask Jenny Trogden, whose journey to BYU Law began with a risk, a late application, and a lot of faith.
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One of the nation’s leading law schools, the J. Reuben Clark Law School strives to empower individuals and communities by providing students with opportunities to develop leadership, litigation, and communication skills.
A Service-oriented Mindset
As part of a religious institution, the Law School promotes a service-oriented mindset, giving students opportunities to use their legal skills to help those in need. Vital to the school’s mission is helping students develop traits such as faith, charity, and empathy.
Because the J. Reuben Clark Law School seeks to prepare students for meaningful careers and future contributions to a global legal market, the school provides an education grounded in legal theory and enhanced by experiential learning. Equipping students with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully is a high priority as the school strives to produce leaders of integrity and professionality.
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J. Reuben Clark Law School Stories
Free to Forge Ahead
For Landon Hardy, the Fritz B. Burns Scholarship turned a lifelong dream into reality—giving him the freedom to focus on his family, his education, and his future career without the weight of financial pressure.
Rising Through Resilience: Snow Nelson’s Journey to BYU Law
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Snow Nelson grew up in a world filled with obstacles. Her father was incarcerated when she was just a year old and later deported to Haiti, leaving her mother to raise Nelson and her brother alone.
Academies Program Leading to Litigation Law
Jessica Dofelmire, a rising 2L and first-generation college student, became interested in litigation law. She was able to further explore this field during the academies program. She is excited to expand her professional network and be a resource for future law students.
A World of Opportunities
William Emery knew ever since he participated in a mock trial at age 12 that he wanted to go to law school. “BYU Law is actually the only school I applied to,” he says.
Bridging Continents
Oswald “Ozzie” Buhendwa, born and raised in Africa, joined the Church while in Canada and later attended BYU Law School. His experience with ICLRS led him back to Kenya, where he has lobbied for constitutional rights surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.