Mini Law School
Mini Law School: What is Legal Education?
Wednesdays, February 12 - March 5, 2025
This spring, the University of Colorado Law School is excited to present a brand-new program: What is Legal Education? This no-cost four-week series is designed specifically for those who are interested in learning more about legal education, with future law students, pre-law advisors, and lifelong learners in mind. It's an ideal opportunity for those considering pursuing legal education to gain insights into the foundations of legal study and what to expect during and after law school, regardless of where you choose to apply.
All participants will be able to apply for free to the University of Colorado Law School's JD, LLM, or MSL programs this admissions cycle. There will be no homework, tests, or required reading, so you can fully enjoy and focus on learning more about whether pursuing legal education is for you!
We anticipate people will be able to participate in this program in three ways: (1) live, in person in Boulder, Colorado at the University of Colorado Law School at 6pm MT each week; (2) live, online, via Zoom livestream at the same time; or (3) at your convenience, via a recording of each week's panel that will go out approximately 2 days after the live session has concluded.
Class Schedule
February 12, 2025 - March 5, 2025, every Wednesday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. MDT
| 2/12 | Douglas Spencer (podium classes) Megan Hall (Legal Writing) Gabrielle Daley (experiential learning) Colene Robinson (clinical education) | The J.D Degree: What is it, and What Does it Entail? |
| 2/19 | Melanie Kay (MSL) JJ Ilseng (LLM) | All About Alternative Legal Degrees |
| 2/26 | Todd Rogers (JD careers) John Francis (MSL careers) | The Surprising Variety of Things You Can Do With a Legal Degree |
| 3/5 (online only) | Alan Schieve (JD admissions) Amy Bauer (MSL admissions) | The Path to Legal Education - Admissions and Beyond |
For questions about the course, please contact us at mini-law@colorado.edu
Read what past participants have to say about Mini Law School
"Excellent program. Gives you some insight into various areas of the law—some areas that you wouldn’t think existed. All speakers are excellent and seem very willing to participate in this great program. A must for anyone that has a slight interest in law."
"Mini Law School provides the community with up-to-date topics of interest to not only the general public but to anyone interested in how the law works in our everyday lives. Each professor brings his/her unique style to the class and approaches the topic with enthusiasm and information."
"The fast-paced nature of these classes have you thinking on your toes, but also reflecting later on about the issues we face as citizens of a democracy. There is something tantalizing about being surrounded by your peers who are as eager to learn as you. This class was everything I expected and more, I cannot wait to attend more in the future."
"Mini Law School provides a superb foundation for exploring topics that focus on the most critical aspects of the legal system today. Students of law or any related field stand to benefit greatly from this condensed and fast-paced introduction into the legal fields impacting us today at local, national, and international levels."
"Mini Law School informs, educates and serves as an important reminder of how the law influences every aspect of our lives. Being exposed to wide-ranging topics gave me a greater appreciation for the dynamic nature of the law and respect for its enduring value."
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