CU Boulder Mini Law School: Demystifying (and Preparing for) Law School
This spring, the University of Colorado Law School is excited to present a brand-new program: Demystifying (and Preparing for) Law School which will be of great interest to pre-law students. This free five-week series is designed specifically for prospective law students and those who are interested in learning more about law school, including pre-law advisors and lifelong learners. 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.
Hear from: Admissions Officers about what law schools are looking for in your application; First year law students about what they wish they knew before law school; Law professors about what the first year curriculum is trying to teach you, and what it looks like; The Dean of Students, Career Development Officers, and others about how to be resilient and succeed in law school and beyond; and more.
Ways to Participate: The spring Mini Law School program offers flexible options to make participation easy: Attend live from 6pm to 7:30pm on Wednesdays at the University of Colorado Law School’s Wolfe Law Building in Boulder; Join the livestream from anywhere in the country and participate in real-time; Access on-demand recordings at your convenience.
Class Schedule
January 14, 2026 - February 11, 2026, every Wednesday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. MDT
| 1/14 |
Alan Schieve (Admissions) Professor Colleen O’Laughlin + 1L students |
Getting to 1L: What Really Prepares You for Law School, and What Do 1Ls Wish They Knew Beforehand? |
| 1/21 | Professor Douglas Spencer |
Inside the 1L Year: Why it Looks the Way it Does and a (Real) Sample Class Experience |
| 1/28 |
Emily Horowitz (Dean of Students) Danielle Ansted (embedded therapist) |
Thriving, Not Just Surviving, in 1L: Building Resilience and Self-Awareness |
| 2/4 |
Marci Fulton (career development) Gabrielle Daley (externships, moot court, public service) |
Making the Most of the Rest of Law School: 2L Year and Beyond |
| 2/11 |
Professor Amy Bauer (MSL degree) Nicole Netkin-Collins (career development) + panel of alums |
Exploring Alternative Paths |
Registration is free. To register go to CU Boulder Mini Law School
For questions about the course, please contact us at mini-law@colorado.edu