University of Colorado Law School

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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. 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.

05/29/2026

Utah lawmakers are using the Congressional Review Act to try to overturn Biden-era management rules for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Prof. Mark Squillace warned the move could leave federal land managers without a clear plan and seriously hinder effective management of the monument. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5a85wyn9

05/26/2026

Recently in The Denver Gazette: The Korey Wise Innocence Project helped free Stephen Martinez after he spent 27 years in prison for a shaken baby murder conviction that was overturned when new medical evidence showed the infant likely died of pneumonia. Attorneys with KWIP led the reinvestigation, challenging outdated forensic science and securing the dismissal of charges in April. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ec8d4mjv

05/22/2026

Recently in The Wall Street Journal: SpaceX’s IPO structure will give Elon Musk near-total control of the company through supervoting shares and legal protections under Texas law, sharply limiting shareholder influence. Professor Ann Lipton said the setup effectively shuts down investors’ ability to challenge leadership or shape corporate decisions. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yx5y3xf7

05/21/2026

Federal projections warn that a snow drought could push Lakes Mead and Powell to record-low levels, threatening water supplies and hydropower for tens of millions across the Colorado River basin. Professor Mark Squillace underscored the stakes, noting that the two reservoirs store about 80% of the system’s water. Read more in ABC News: https://tinyurl.com/3fm8zp88

“You’re not a student. You’re a student attorney.” For forty years, that mindset shaped Norman “Norm” Aaronson’s approac...
05/20/2026

“You’re not a student. You’re a student attorney.” For forty years, that mindset shaped Norman “Norm” Aaronson’s approach to clinical teaching at Colorado Law. Joining the faculty in 1979, Norm was part of the clinic program from its earliest days and helped shape a model of hands‑on learning grounded in public service, trust in students, and real responsibility for real clients. In this Q&A, he reflects on a career defined by mentorship, service, and the power of learning law by doing.

Full story here: https://tinyurl.com/y85wfz4u

📸: Clinical Professors Colene Robinson and Violeta Chapin with Norm Aaronson

05/20/2026

Thirty years after the Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s Amendment 2 in Romer v. Evans, the decision is credited with reshaping LGBTQ+ rights and helping transform Colorado’s political landscape. Professor Scott Skinner-Thompson said the ruling marked a shift from state-sanctioned exclusion to some of the nation’s strongest legal protections, even as later court decisions redirected battles toward free speech claims. Read more in The Colorado Sun: https://tinyurl.com/2smdh9r3

05/15/2026

One week post-graduation and we're still on cloud nine! Congratulations Colorado Law Class of 2026!

Rae Franz-Gilmore didn’t necessarily intend to tally 573 public service hours in her three years as a Colorado Law stude...
05/14/2026

Rae Franz-Gilmore didn’t necessarily intend to tally 573 public service hours in her three years as a Colorado Law student. But one opportunity led to another, and another, and another—and now, to a career in public service with the Colorado Office of the State Public Defender.

“It’s not for the faint of heart, for sure,” Franz-Gilmore said of her decision to advocate for the accused. “But every single person I’ve met has been so encouraging, and the attorneys around me are inspiring me constantly.”

Although Rae Franz-Gilmore tracked the most hours of any student in the Class of 2026, she wasn’t alone in her commitment to public service. More than 30 students qualified for the Public Service Pledge for completing at least 50 hours of public service while earning their J.D. (or 25 hours while earning their LL.M.)

Read the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/cvv54ks4

The 6th Annual BIPOC Cord Ceremony was a wonderful celebration of community, pride, and accomplishment as we honored Col...
05/13/2026

The 6th Annual BIPOC Cord Ceremony was a wonderful celebration of community, pride, and accomplishment as we honored Colorado Law's BIPOC graduates. Thank you to the student organizers who make this tradition so special every year!

📸 See the full album here: https://tinyurl.com/53xe29jy

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