Law school

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

Salt Lake City, UT

#44 in U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools (2026-27)

Admissions profile

Fall 2025 entering class

LSAT (25th / median / 75th): 162 / 166 / 168
GPA (25th / median / 75th): 3.62 / 3.87 / 3.94
Admit rate: 25.3%
Entering class: 107
Applications: 1,495
Admitted: 378

Sources: www.law.utah.edu; www.law.utah.edu

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Against the published percentiles above — not an estimate, not a prediction.

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Percentiles: American Bar Association Standard 509 Information Report · Fall 2025 entering class

Application deadlines

2026–27 application cycle

Early decision deadline: October 30
Regular decision final deadline: May 15
Regular decision priority deadline: February 6
Application opens: September 1

Source: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — Apply Now (2026-2027 Important Dates and Deadlines)

Essay prompts

2026–27 application cycle · quoted from the school

Personal Statement

Required · 2 pages

The statement(s) you are submitting as part of your application are viewed as a document(s) demonstrating your writing ability. As noted in the application certification, you may use generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in drafting the content of your statements. If you elect to use AI in drafting the content of your statements, you must disclose this and acknowledge the statements in which you used AI. The statements must be written in the following format: one (1) inch margins, double spaced, and a font size no smaller the 10-pt. The statement length limits are indicated in the prompts for each statement. Candidates are required to submit a personal statement of no more than (2) two pages in length. The Admission Committee's goal is to assemble an intellectually stimulating community of students composed of individuals who have varied backgrounds and perspectives. In addition to outstanding academic ability, we seek students whose life experiences, backgrounds, and interests will enhance our educational community. This includes, but is not limited to, qualities such as leadership, maturity, organization, knowledge of other languages and cultures, sincere commitment to community service, a history of overcoming disadvantage, extraordinary accomplishment, or success in a previous career. The subject matter of your personal statement is up to you. The personal statement should let the Admission Committee know more about you as a person and should address the above qualities if that information is not presented in other areas of your application. Issues addressed in your personal statement may include the background, experiences, and events (positive or negative) that have affected you. You may address the perspectives and experiences you will bring to classroom discussions and the law school community or your motivations for seeking a legal education. Any variance from these requirements may result in disqualification from admission consideration.

Source: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — JD application requirements

Life Perspective Statement

Optional · 2 pages

The S.J. Quinney College of Law seeks to enroll students who will enrich the classroom environment and represent a broad spectrum of perspectives. As part of this commitment, we invite you to submit additional relevant information in this life perspective statement. If you choose to submit a life perspective statement, it should describe the ways in which you will contribute to the life and vibrancy of the College of Law by virtue of your life experiences. Discussion points may include, but are not limited to, neurodivergence, linguistic barriers, or a history of cultural, educational, or socioeconomic challenges. This statement should highlight topics which have not been discussed in your personal statement. The life perspective statement may not exceed (2) two pages in length and must have one (1) inch margins, double-spaced, and a font size no smaller the 10-pt.

Source: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — JD application requirements

Leadership Statement

Optional · 1 page

The S.J. Quinney College of Law values the impactful leadership roles many lawyers undertake in their communities and civic organizations. In the leadership statement, please describe an experience where you held a leadership role in an organization or as part of an activity. What was your role, and what contributions did you make in this capacity? What did you learn from this experience? How will you apply these skills in law school and beyond? The leadership statement may not exceed (1) one page in length and must have one (1) inch margins, doublespaced, and a font size no smaller the 10-pt.

Source: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — JD application requirements

Addendum

Optional

While this is not an exhaustive list, examples of addenda include: – context surrounding LSAT or academic performance, gaps in employment/experiential engagement or academic enrollment – any other matter you want the admission committee to consider that is not addressed elsewhere in the application

Source: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — JD application requirements

Résumé

Required

We do not impose any prescribed formatting (e.g. pagination, word limit, etc.) requirements nor any restrictions on the scope or length of work history or experience submitted.

Source: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — JD application requirements

Sources

www.law.utah.edu — S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah
www.law.utah.edu — American Bar Association / S.J. Quinney College of Law
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — Apply Now (2026-2027 Important Dates and Deadlines) — University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — JD application requirements — University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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