For the first time since Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School opened its doors in 1973, the incoming class has more women than men.
“I’m in a class right now that I’m the only woman in that class,” said third-year law student Luisa Gough. “This will change the dynamic for sure.”
“It’s historic,” said second-year law student Victoria Hilton. “Students are definitely talking about it. ... We’re really excited.”
The numbers this year don't show a big difference between the genders — there are 54 women and 50 men.
But a class that’s 52 percent female marks a considerable change at the Provo school that’s owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.