Graduate Degrees in Law

The University of Colorado Law School provides one of the best comprehensive legal educations in the nation, employing a solid foundation in the fundamentals of law, theoretical inquiry, policy analysis, legal reasoning tools and more.

Colorado Law is a leader in developing legal professionals, teaching critical skills through three research centers, three student-run journals, nine specialized clinics and more than 40 active student organizations.

Degree Types

MSL 釔 LLM 釔 JD

Get an affordable, results-driven education. The National Jurist named Colorado Law a best value law school.

Secure a high-paying job after graduation. At least 95% of 2022 graduates reported employment 10 months after graduation.

Join an expansive alumni network. Colorado Law has more than 8,000 living alumni spread across every state, 32 countries and six continents.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Law


Master of Studies in Law

  • Can be completed in 1 year
  • Part-time option available
  • Must complete 28 credit hours
Application Deadlines & Requirements

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Master of Laws

  • Can be completed in 1 year
  • Offers 6 concentration areas
  • Must complete 24 credit hours
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Juris Doctor of Laws

  • Can be completed in 2.5鈥3 years
  • Must complete 89 credit hours
  • Offers certificate programs to demonstrate a completion of a concentrated course of study in a specific legal field 
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Dual Graduate Degrees in Law

  • Dual degree programs available to receive a Juris Doctor of laws with a Master of Business Administration, Master of Environmental Studies or Doctor of Philosophy in environmental studies at CU Boulder 
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Research Areas

  • American Indian Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Civil Rights and Racial Justice 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
  • Technology and Intellectual Property Law

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Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. 麻豆淫院 are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it鈥檚 academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.  

Explore ways to connect with other graduate students on campus, online and off campus, locally and internationally.

Learn about our commitment to ensuring our graduate education is accessible and welcoming for all students.

Find resources with contact and location information for a broad range of services.

Attend regular, graduate-specific workshops and seminars to hone practical and professional skills before entering the job market.

Connect with an established graduate peer mentor who serves as your guide through the graduate student experience.

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