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Julianna Montano Named a Law Student of the Year by National Jurist
January 13, 2026
Julianna Montano ‘25, a student in Southwestern Law School’s two-year accelerated SCALE Program, has been named to the National Jurist’s Law Student of the Year list, a national recognition honoring law students whose leadership and scholarship are shaping the future of the legal profession. Montano was selected for her work at the intersection of law, technology, and ethics, with a focus on responsible engagement with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. She is the third Southwestern student in four years to be named a Law Student of the Year by the publication.
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