Colorado Law

About

A supportive and diverse community of scholars and students in a place that inspires vigorous pursuit of ideas, critical analysis, and civic engagement in order to advance the rule of law in an open, sustainable society

Story

Impressive, Diverse, and Collaborative Students:
Our students choose Colorado Law over other prestigious schools, bringing their intellectual curiosity and exciting backgrounds to the classroom and our community. They represent a rich blend of geographic and ethnic diversity. Many are distinguished by their leadership experience, career achievement, and community service. Although competitiveness among highly qualified students is typical, our students have a proud history of placing collegiality first.

Expert Faculty:
Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarly work and impact in their chosen fields. Collectively, they are among the most published and influential law faculties in the nation. But our highest calling is teaching and interacting with students, so we are proud to maintain a favorable student-faculty ratio.

Innovative Programs:
Colorado Law's curriculum provides students one of the best comprehensive legal educations in the nation, employing a solid foundation in the fundamentals of law, robust theoretical inquiry, doctrinal and policy analysis, real world experience, legal reasoning tools, and professional skills.
- The Experiential Learning Program makes the school a leader in practical experience.
- Clinics offer opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience providing free legal services to clients.
- Students excel in national moot court and trial competitions, winning regional and national competitions.
- Research centers are engaged nationally and internationally, providing our students with valuable research, educational, and networking opportunities.
- Certificate and dual degree programs allow students to pursue legal specialties.

Career Placement Opportunities:
Colorado Law's Career Development Office is comprised of four career advisors with JDs and experience helping students and alumni succeed in the job market. Colorado Law provides graduates with the benefit of a strong alumni network, a wide range of placement opportunities that go well beyond traditional legal practice, and a loan repayment assistance program for those graduates who pursue public service.

Colorado Law has shaped legal professionals for 125 years, and its excellent student body, faculty, and programs equip it for a bright future built on innovation and a tradition of service. Our 7,000+ alumni, located in every state and around the world, are leaders in the profession, politics, and business, and they generously provide assistance to the school and our students.

Mission

Teaching:
To employ rubust theoretical inquiry, doctrinal and policy analysis, and professional skills.

Scholarship:
To explore and discuss ideas, to develop and test new ideas and approaches, to challenge the status quo, and to convey our research and ideas to lawyers, academics, policymakers, and the world.

Public Service:
To instill in our students an awareness of a lawyer's civic responsibilities and opportunities to serve and lead.