Mini Law School

Mini Law School: Law School 101

Wednesdays, September 1, 2021 - October 13, 2021

Registration open now!

This seven-week series in Fall 2021 will focus on core concepts taught during the first year of law school. Open to all, this program is designed for non-lawyers, is an excellent lifelong learning opportunity, and is a great chance to get a taste of what law school is like. Participants who view at least five of the seven sessions receive a Mini Law School Certificate (no academic credit is received for participation). There are no required readings, tests, or homework assignments - just a great opportunity to learn about the law!

We anticipate that individuals will be able to participate in Mini Law School this fall in three ways: (1) live at the University of Colorado Law School's Wolf Law Building, from approximately 6pm to 7:30pm MDT on the night of the lecture; (2) livestreaming the lecture anywhere in the country; or (3) on-demand at any time of your choosing, beginning approximately 2 days after the live lecture. All participants can watch any lectures they miss live by watching a recording at their convenience at a later date.

Schedule

Date	Professor	Topic
Wednesday, September 1	Derek Kiernan-Johnson	How to Read a Judicial Opinion
Wednesday, September 8	Benjamin Levin	Criminal Law
Wednesday, September 15	Fred Bloom	How the U.S. Court System Works
Wednesday, September 22	Sharon Jacobs	Legislation and Regulations
Wednesday, September 29	Melanie Kay	Law and Ethics: Sometimes the Twain Shall Meet
Wednesday, October 6	Scott Skinner-Thompson	The Original Constitution Today
Wednesday, October 13	Alexia Brunet Marks	Torts: Righting your Wrongs

For questions about the course, discounts available for groups, and financial hardship waivers, please contact us at: (303) 735-6554 or 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."