UCLS is an engaged, diverse, and inclusive community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who help one another succeed. Their selective admissions process keeps the student body small, enabling the faculty, staff, alumni, and professional network to invest deeply in each student’s success. Because they take responsibility to educate and train future lawyers very seriously, their curriculum, research centers, and experiential learning opportunities are designed to prepare students for success in today’s changing legal environment.
Courses
Administrative Law
The law governing the administration of statutes by the executive agencies of the federal government. Topics include the relationships of the constitutional branches with the agencies, the availability and scope of judicial review of agency action, procedural due process rights of individuals, the nature of agency processes for rulemaking and adjudication, and laws requiring open meetings and records. There is a final examination; enrollment is limited only by the size of the room assigned. No pre-requisites. The course is offered at least annually.
Master of Studies in Law in Ethics and Compliance
Colorado Law’s Master of Studies in Law (MSL) degree in Ethics and Compliance is a one-year, 28-credit, no LSAT required program that enables students who hold at least an undergraduate degree to obtain legal training short of a full Juris Doctor (JD). A part-time option is also available for students who want to advance their education and obtain their degree with their existing employment.
Clinics
Since 1948, Colorado Law has provided legal clinics to students and the community. By handling actual cases, students make the transition from legal theory to legal practice. clinics provide free legal services to community members who could not otherwise hire an attorney. Clinics play a large role in achieving the values of civic engagement and social responsibility.
Infrastructure
The Wolf Law Building was completed in 2006 and was made possible by the generous financing of alumni, friends, law firms, and, the largest part, by students.
LEED “gold” certification, from construction to operation, including 88 percent renewable energy and electricity, 40 percent water use reduction, and 59 percent regionally manufactured materials, 12 kWh roof-top solar array, and electric car recharging station. Technologically advanced wireless networking, video conferencing, video recording capabilities for distance learning, and digital signage. Classrooms have electrical outlets for each student and complete audio-visual equipment (LCD projectors, DVD, and cable) with touch-screen control systems. Student commons with café, fireplace, and patio, study and interview rooms, individual lockers and mailboxes, and courtyard with barbeque. Suites and offices for research centers, clinics, student organizations, journals, and all faculty. Large courtroom and a teaching courtroom with video recording for mock trial practice and clinical training.
Library
The three-story William A. Wise Law Library is housed in the Wolf Law Building. Most comprehensive law library in the 12-state Rocky Mountain region, one of the largest in the country, also serving as a selective federal government depository.
40 instructional student lab computers, five group study rooms, 445 seats, and distributed computing stations.
Over 765,000 volumes in all formats.
Contact
University of Colorado Law School
Wolf Law Building
2450 Kittredge Loop Road
Boulder, CO 80309
Admissions Office: 303-492-7203
Clinical Education
Program: 303-492-8126
