Program Overview

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Admissions

JD Program

• JD Admissions
• Tuition & Fees
• JD Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Residency
• Check Application Status
• Entering Class Profile
• Frequently Asked Questions

Master of Laws (LLM)

• LLM Admissions

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

• MSL Admissions

Academics

Degree Programs

• JD Program
• LLM Degree
• Master of Studies in Law Degree

Academic Planning

• Courses and Registration
• Calendars and Schedules
• Graduation Requirements
• Study Abroad

Experiential Learning

• Clinics
• Externships
• Competitions
• Public Service Pledge
• Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program

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

Community Learning

• Mini Law School
• Executive Education

Areas of Study

• 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

• Career Services
• Preparing for the Bar Exam
• Private Practice Careers
• Public Sector Careers
• Judicial Clerkships
• Business and Entrepreneurial Careers
• Nontraditional Career Paths

For Alumni

• Alumni Engagement Opportunities
• CDOnline

For Employers

• Hiring Colorado Law Students and Graduates

Employment Outcomes

• Graduates' Employment Data

Faculty & Scholarship

About our Faculty

• Faculty Directory

Scholarship

• Faculty Publications
• Journals

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

Who We Are

• Leadership
• History
• Inclusiveness and Diversity

Resources

• Visit Colorado Law
• Employment Information
• Contact Us
• Directories

Donate

• Fundraising Priorities
• Ways to Give

Frequently Asked Questions: LLM Degree

Tuition & Finances

• What is the tuition?
  • Currently, Colorado Law offers one of the most affordable LLM programs at a top 50 ranked US law school. Non-Colorado resident LLM tuition and fees amount to approximately $42,302 for the required 24 credits, and those with Colorado residency can anticipate tuition and fees to be approximately $34,766 (for 24 credits).
• What is the cost of living in the Boulder area?
  • We estimate the cost of living, including room, board, health insurance, transportation, and personal costs to be approximately $27,303 per academic year.

Application Process

• Do you have a part-time, distance, or online program?
  • No, our LLM program is full-time and must be completed in-residence within one year.
• Do I need a law degree to apply to the LLM program?
  • Applicants must have earned a JD from an American Bar Association approved U.S. law school or the equivalent of the JD (a first degree in law) from an accredited law school or university in another country.
• When will the application be available?
  • Our LLM application is currently available via the Law School Admissions Council. We usually open our LLM application on October 1st, have a priority deadline on March 15th, and we formally close the LLM application in mid-July.
• What is the application process?
  • LLM applications and instructions can be accessed here. Applicants will submit to LSAC: a $65 application fee, all university transcripts, either TOEFL-ibt, IELTS, or Duolingo test score, a resume or curriculum vitae, a list of two academic or professional references, and a personal statement.
• What TOEFL score would I need?
  • This depends on the method of testing. We are looking for a score of at least 100 (for the IBT); 250 (for the CBT); and 600 (for the PBT).
• How many students will you admit each year?
  • We are currently aiming to admit a class of around 25 students each year.
• What are you looking for in admitted students?
  • We are recruiting lawyers mainly from outside the United States. We want our classes to include a diverse range of students from around the world who can excel in our program.
• Who should write my recommendation letters?
  • We have a strong preference for recommenders who can attest to your academic capabilities, qualifications, and career interests.
• When are admissions decisions made?
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the admission season. Completed applications can expect an admission decision approximately 2-3 weeks after the completion of the application.
• May I transfer credits from another LLM program to Colorado Law?
  • No. Colorado Law does not currently accept transfer credits to our LLM program.
• Do you require interviews for admission?
  • Interviews are not required, but we do prefer to interview our qualified applicants.

Admitted Students

• How do I procure my student visa?
  • All admitted LLM students in need of a student visa will be contacted directly by our International Admissions office on main campus.
• What are the program dates?
  • A mandatory orientation for admitted LLM students and the required 2-credit Intro to U.S. Law course begins in early-August. The fall semester runs from late-August to mid-December, and the spring semester runs from mid-January to mid-May.
• If I am admitted, is it possible to defer my admission?
  • Yes. If you have been admitted to Colorado Law's LLM program and would like to defer your admission to the following year, you will need to request a deferral by contacting the LLM program directly.
• What are the medical requirements for incoming students?
  • Colorado state law requires all students enrolled for one or more classes and born on or after January 1, 1957, to provide proof of immunization for: two rubella (measles); two rubella (German measles); and two mumps vaccinations.
• Am I required to purchase health insurance?
  • Detailed information regarding international student insurance requirements and options can be located here.
• How do admitted LLM students select and register for courses?
  • Course selection and registration for the fall semester occurs during orientation. However, admitted LLM students will have the opportunity to submit a preliminary course request form in the spring, prior to matriculation, so as to reserve seats in the fall semester.
• When must I pay my tuition & fees bill?
  • Tuition is assessed and paid by semester, based on the number of credit hours taken. Tuition can only be charged after formal course registration occurs in August.

Curriculum

• How many credits are required?
  • 24 credits.
• Is a thesis required?
  • No. However, a thesis is an optional part of our LLM; students who elect this option will work intensively with a faculty member to write a research paper that would be of publishable quality.
• Would I take classes alongside JD students?
  • Yes. LLM students would take a required Introduction to U.S. Law separate from JD students. However, we want LLM students in other classes integrated with JD students so that these two groups of students can learn from one another.

LLM Degree Program

Entrepreneurship and Business Law

Indigenous Peoples Law

Intellectual Property, Technology, and Telecommunications Law

International Law and Human Rights

Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law

US Law for Foreign Lawyers

MSL Degree Program

Ethics and Compliance

Research Centers

Byron White Center

• The Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law

Getches-Wilkinson Center

• The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment

Silicon Flatirons Center

• The Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship

Executive Education

• Executive Education at Colorado Law

University of Colorado Law School

• The University of Colorado Law School is located in the Wolf Law Building, 401 UCB, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder, Colorado 80309. The phone number is 303.492.8047.