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Welcome to the University of Colorado Law School. We offer a traditional Juris Doctor (JD) program, an option for completing the JD in 2.5 years, six dual degree and nine certificate programs, an LLM program, and a Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program.
Nationally Recognized Programs
Technology and Intellectual Property Law
Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law
American Indian Law
Public Service Law
Juvenile and Family Law
Entrepreneurial and Business Law
Our inspiring location is unparalleled among law schools. Boulder-Denver is one of the nation's top metro areas:
- #1 college town in America - Best College Reviews, 2024
- #2 best place to live for quality of life - U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #10 best place to live - U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #9 healthiest city in America - Niche, 2024
Our students are talented, hard-working, service-oriented leaders.
- Class of 2027: 164 median LSAT score and 3.79 median GPA
- 95% of of the classes of 2024 and 2025 worked in substantive legal jobs in summer 2023
- Over the last four years, students have volunteered over 36,200 hours of public service work
We are a leader and innovator in developing legal professionals.
- Development of critical skills through our 9 specialized clinics
- Real-life experience enabling graduates to hit the ground running
- Interdisciplinary opportunities with 6 dual degrees and 9certificates
- Career planning resources that enable students to define and achieve their individual career goals
- 40+ active student organizations
- 8,000+ living alumni spread across every state, 32 countries and six continents
- Our students enjoy helping each other succeed
- Our 6.1:1 student/faculty ratio calculated using U.S. News & World Report methodology
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities.
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