Mini Law School Online:  The 2020 Election

September 8, 2020 - October 27, 2020

Registration is now closed.  If you wish to register late, please contact mini-law@colorado.edu.

This special eight-week online series leading up to election day will focus on voting rights, election law, and the impacts of the 2020 election, including climate change, immigration, and more!  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 six of the eight 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!

Individuals may participate in this special online edition of Mini Law School in two ways:  (1) live, from approximately 6pm to 7:30pm MDT on the night of the lecture, or (2) on-demand at any time of your choosing, beginning approximately 2-3 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

Tuesday, September 8

Craig Konnoth

The 2020 Election, COVID-19, and Health Policy Horizons

Tuesday, September 15

Sharon Jacobs

Our Climate and Energy Future: What’s at Stake in November

Tuesday, September 22

Helen Norton

Lies, Election Lies, and the Constitution

Tuesday, September 29

Scott Skinner-Thompson

Civil Rights in the Balance

Monday, October 5

Richard Collins

TABOR, the Pandemic, and the State’s Finances

Tuesday, October 13

Chief Judge Timothy Tymkovich

Election Law

Tuesday, October 20

Ming Chen and Violeta Chapin

Immigration Law: A Reform Agenda for the 2020 Election . . . and Beyond

Tuesday, October 27

Jennifer Hendricks

The National Popular Vote Movement and the Electoral College

 

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

 

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"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."