Admissions
Welcome to the University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Law School. We offer a traditional Juris Doctor (JD) program, an option for completing the JD in 2.5 years, six dual degree and nine certificate programs, anÌý³¢³¢²ÑÌý±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾, and aÌýMaster of Studies in Law (MSL) program.
Nationally Recognized Programs
Our inspiring location is unparalleled among law schools. Boulder-DenverÌýis one of the nation's top metro areas:Ìý
- #1 college town in AmericaÌý-Ìý
- #2 best placeÌýto live for quality of life -
- #10Ìýbest placeÌýto liveÌý-
- #9Ìýhealthiest city in AmericaÌý-
- #4 state economy -
Our students are talented, hard-working, service-oriented leaders.
- Class of 2027: 164 median LSAT scoreÌý²¹²Ô»å 3.79Ìýmedian GPAÌý
- 96% of of the classes of 2025 and 2026 worked in substantive legalÌýjobs in summer 2024
- Over the last four years, students have volunteered over 36,200 hours ofÌýpublic service work
We are a leader and innovator inÌýdeveloping legal professionals.
- Development of critical skills through our 9 specialized clinics
- Real-life experienceÌýenablingÌýgraduates to hit the ground running
- Interdisciplinary opportunitiesÌýwith 6 dual degreesÌý²¹²Ô»å 9ÌýcertificatesÌý
- Career planning resources that enable students to define and achieve their individual career goalsÌý
We are a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive community.
- 40+ activeÌýstudent organizations
- 8,000+ living alumni spread across every state, 32 countries and sixÌýcontinents
- Our students enjoy helping each other succeed
- Our 6.1:1 student/facultyÌýratio calculated using U.S. News & World Report methodology
The University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities.
Important Dates
October 1, 2024
- JD,ÌýMaster of Studies in Law (MSL), & LLMÌýApplications Open
- 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opens
March 15, 2025
- LLMÌýApplication Priority Deadline
April 1, 2025
- JD Application Closes
July 1, 2025
- LLMÌýApplication Closes
- Master of Studies in Law (MSL) Application Closes
Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Law is Affordable
Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Law’s Office of Financial Aid helps students find resources to make law school affordable throughÌýscholarships, fellowships, and federal and private student loans.
Non-residents may establish residency after 1 year.
We can always be reached at:
303.492.7203
law.admissions@colorado.edu