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In this episode, host Sabrina Ruiz-Monroy sits down with Eli Leggett, an associate attorney at Strong & Hanni, to talk about his journey from being a first-generation college student on the East Coast to practicing law in Utah. Eli shares how his background shaped his approach to law school and his legal career.
With candor and humor, Eli reflects on why he didn’t love law school, what helped him persist anyway, and how clerkships, leadership roles, and moving across states influenced his professional growth. Whether you’re a pre-law student, a first-generation applicant, or someone curious about what early legal practice really looks like, this episode offers an honest look at navigating the path into law.
🎙️ Created by the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI)
📍 Brought to you by the Utah Podcast Studio
🔗 Learn more: utahcli.org
With candor and humor, Eli reflects on why he didn’t love law school, what helped him persist anyway, and how clerkships, leadership roles, and moving across states influenced his professional growth. Whether you’re a pre-law student, a first-generation applicant, or someone curious about what early legal practice really looks like, this episode offers an honest look at navigating the path into law.
🎙️ Created by the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI)
📍 Brought to you by the Utah Podcast Studio
🔗 Learn more: utahcli.org
Creators and Guests
What is The UCLI Legal Lounge?
Welcome to The UCLI Legal Lounge, your go-to podcast for navigating the path to law school. Hosted by Sabrina Ruiz-Monroy, Associate Director at the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI), each episode features candid conversations with law students, practicing attorneys, and admissions experts. Together, we explore the realities of legal education, share valuable insights, and offer practical tips to make your journey to law school a little smoother.
Brought to you by UCLI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion within Utah’s legal profession, The UCLI Legal Lounge invites listeners of all backgrounds to discover how they can find their place and their purpose in the world of law.