New Law School Building
On Oct. 30, 2009, Dean Hiram Chodosh announced to students, during his monthly "Dean's Report and Reception," that the University of Utah is moving forward on plans to construct a new law school facility in the near future. He and other faculty members have formed a committee and have been in discussions with University administration in order to get things going on the project, and to seek funding. Dean Chodosh also said that he is currently meeting with and interviewing architects for the project, and that the committee has already decided on an ideal square footage and interior design for the building. Dean Chodosh said that the only thing holding the S.J. Quinney College of Law back from attracting more of the brightest students in the nation, as well as a much deserved jump in the rankings, is a more modern facility. The ABA, according to Dean Chodosh, during their review of the law school last year, said that it was a top tier law school in terms of programs, faculty, and students, but was lacking in the quality of physical facilities.
During the spring 2010 "Dean Update" Dean Chodosh updated the students on the new law school building. He announced that ground will be broken in 2013, fundraising/lobbying is underway, and the site of the new school will be directly east of the current law school complex. The advantages of staying near the current site include the following: close proximity to Trax, within the historic and arguably most beautiful area of campus, and with the completion of the "Universe" retail/commercial/high density residential development - to be built directly west of the football stadium - the new law school will be in the heart of one of the most exciting areas on campus.
During the April 9, 2012 "Bagels with the Dean" Dean Chodosh gave a very exciting update on the construction of the new law school. Some highlights include that the school has been approved for a $60 million bond, $30 million has been promised by private donors, and details of the school's exciting location and cutting-edge design were revealed. Click here to watch a recording of the event.
The new University of Utah Law School broke ground on their new building on June 4, 2013. For architectural renderings, floor plans, and detailed information about this state of the art facility, please visit the Building Justice website.
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