Program Overview

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University of Colorado Law School Programs

The University of Colorado Law School offers various programs for students seeking to pursue a career in law. These programs cater to different needs and interests, providing a comprehensive legal education.

Admissions

• JD Program: The Juris Doctor (JD) program is a full-time program that leads to a law degree.
  • JD Admissions
  • Tuition & Fees
  • JD Scholarships and Financial Aid
  • Residency
  • Check Application Status
  • Entering Class Profile
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Master of Laws (LLM): The Master of Laws (LLM) program is designed for students who have already earned a law degree and wish to specialize in a particular area of law.
  • LLM Admissions
• Master of Studies in Law (MSL): The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is a one-year, 28-credit program that enables students who hold at least an undergraduate degree to obtain legal training short of a full Juris Doctor (JD).
  • MSL Admissions

Academics

• Degree Programs: The law school offers several degree programs, including the JD, LLM, and MSL.
  • JD Program
  • LLM Degree
  • Master of Studies in Law Degree
• Academic Planning: The law school provides resources to help students plan their academic path, including courses and registration, calendars and schedules, graduation requirements, and study abroad opportunities.
  • Courses and Registration
  • Calendars and Schedules
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Study Abroad
• Experiential Learning: The law school offers various experiential learning opportunities, including clinics, externships, competitions, and public service pledge.
  • Clinics
  • Externships
  • Competitions
  • Public Service Pledge
  • Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program
• Research Centers: The law school is home to several research centers, including the Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law, Silicon Flatirons, and Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment.
  • Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law
  • Silicon Flatirons
  • Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment

Areas of Study

The law school offers various areas of study, including:

• American Indian Law
• Civil Rights & Racial Justice
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Entrepreneurial and Business Law
• Health Law and Policy
• Immigration and Citizenship Law
• International Law
• Juvenile and Family Law
• Labor and Employment Law
• Legal Theory
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law
• Public Service Law
• Technology and Intellectual Property Law

Careers

• For Students: The law school provides career services, including preparing for the bar exam, private practice careers, public sector careers, judicial clerkships, business and entrepreneurial careers, and nontraditional career paths.
  • Career Services
  • Preparing for the Bar Exam
  • Private Practice Careers
  • Public Sector Careers
  • Judicial Clerkships
  • Business and Entrepreneurial Careers
  • Nontraditional Career Paths
• For Alumni: The law school offers alumni engagement opportunities and CDOnline.
  • Alumni Engagement Opportunities
  • CDOnline
• For Employers: The law school provides information on hiring Colorado Law students and graduates.
  • Hiring Colorado Law Students and Graduates
• Employment Outcomes: The law school publishes graduates' employment data.
  • Graduates' Employment Data

Faculty & Scholarship

• About our Faculty: The law school has a diverse and experienced faculty.
  • Faculty Directory
• Scholarship: The law school faculty publishes various scholarly works, including journals.
  • Faculty Publications
  • Journals
• Research Centers: The law school is home to several research centers.
  • Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law
  • Silicon Flatirons
  • Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment

About Us

• Who We Are: The University of Colorado Law School is a public law school located in Boulder, Colorado.
  • Leadership
  • History
  • Inclusiveness and Diversity
• Resources: The law school provides various resources, including visit information, employment information, and contact details.
  • Visit Colorado Law
  • Employment Information
  • Contact Us
  • Directories
• Donate: The law school accepts donations to support its programs and initiatives.
  • Fundraising Priorities
  • Ways to Give

MSL - Ethics and Compliance

The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in Ethics and Compliance is a one-year, 28-credit program that enables students who hold at least an undergraduate degree to obtain legal training short of a full Juris Doctor (JD).

Courses and Curriculum

All MSL students will take several MSL-specific courses as well as required and elective courses alongside JD students. The curriculum includes courses that introduce students to the American legal system, help them develop their written and oral communication skills, and examine ethical cultures in organizations.

Look Inside the Program—Hear From MSL Students

The MSL program provides students with a comprehensive education in ethics and compliance, preparing them for careers in this field.

Academic Support

The law school provides academic support to MSL students, including access to the law library, academic advising, and career services.

Calendars and Schedules

The law school publishes calendars and schedules for MSL students, including course schedules, exam schedules, and important deadlines.

Clinics

The law school offers various clinics that provide MSL students with hands-on experience in ethics and compliance.

The Colorado Law Experience

The MSL program is part of the Colorado Law experience, which includes a diverse and inclusive community, a beautiful campus, and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Courses and Registration

MSL students can register for courses online and access course materials through the law school's learning management system.

Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program at Colorado Law

The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program is a unique program that provides MSL students with training in ethics and compliance.

Degrees

The law school offers various degrees, including the JD, LLM, and MSL.

Exam Procedures & Technology

The law school provides information on exam procedures and technology for MSL students.

Executive Education

The law school offers executive education programs for MSL students, including courses and certificates in ethics and compliance.

Experiential Learning

The law school provides experiential learning opportunities for MSL students, including clinics, externships, and competitions.

Graduation Requirements and Credit Caps

The law school publishes graduation requirements and credit caps for MSL students.

Honor Code

The law school has an honor code that applies to all students, including MSL students.

Learning Outcomes

The law school publishes learning outcomes for MSL students, including knowledge, skills, and values.

Mini Law School

The law school offers a mini law school program for MSL students, which provides an introduction to the law and legal system.

Public Service

The law school provides public service opportunities for MSL students, including pro bono work and community service.

Rules of the Law School

The law school publishes rules and regulations for MSL students, including academic policies and procedures.

Study Abroad

The law school offers study abroad opportunities for MSL students, including programs in ethics and compliance.

Transcripts and Forms

The law school provides transcripts and forms for MSL students, including degree verification and transcript requests.

Academic Quick Links

• Dean of Academic Affairs: The dean of academic affairs is responsible for overseeing the law school's academic programs.
• Contact the Registrar: The registrar's office provides information on registration, transcripts, and degree verification.
• Information for non-law students: The law school provides information for non-law students, including course schedules and registration.

Rules of the Law School

The law school publishes rules and regulations for all students, including MSL students.

Areas of Study

The law school offers various areas of study, including:

• American Indian Law
• Civil Rights & Racial Justice
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Entrepreneurial and Business Law
• Health Law and Policy
• Immigration and Citizenship Law
• International Law
• Juvenile and Family Law
• Labor and Employment Law
• Legal Theory
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law
• Public Service Law
• Technology and Intellectual Property Law

Course Schedules

The law school publishes course schedules for all students, including MSL students.

Financial Aid

The law school provides financial aid information for MSL students, including scholarships, grants, and loans.

Byron White Center

The Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law is a research center that focuses on constitutional law and policy.

Getches-Wilkinson Center

The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment is a research center that focuses on natural resources, energy, and environmental law and policy.

Silicon Flatirons Center

The Silicon Flatirons Center is a research center that focuses on technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

LLM Degree Program

The LLM degree program is a postgraduate program that provides advanced training in law.

MSL Degree Program

The MSL degree program is a postgraduate program that provides training in law for non-lawyers.

Executive Education

The law school offers executive education programs for professionals, including courses and certificates in law and business.

News Events

The law school publishes news and events for all students, including MSL students.

Donate

The law school accepts donations to support its programs and initiatives.

Colorado Law

The University of Colorado Law School is a public law school located in Boulder, Colorado.

University of Colorado Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado.

Privacy

The law school publishes its privacy policy, which applies to all students, including MSL students.

Legal & Trademarks

The law school publishes its legal and trademark information, which applies to all students, including MSL students.

Campus Map

The law school provides a campus map for all students, including MSL students.

University of Colorado Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado.

Regents of the University of Colorado

The Regents of the University of Colorado are the governing body of the University of Colorado system.

Fundraising Priorities

The law school publishes its fundraising priorities, which include support for scholarships, faculty, and programs.

Ways to Give

The law school provides information on ways to give, including donations, gifts, and planned giving.