Mini Law School
Spring Mini Law School:Ìý Demystifying (and Preparing for) Law School
Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026
This spring, the University of Colorado Law School is excited to present a free program to help demystify law school for future prospective law students, and give them tips and tools to help prepare them for the first year and beyond. This five-week series is designed specifically for anyone considering pursuing legal education in the near future.
As an added benefit, all participants will be able to apply for free to the University of Colorado Law School's JD, LLM, or MSL degree programsÌýthis admissions cycle.Ìý
We anticipate people will be able to participate in this program in three ways: Ìý(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
January 14, 2026Ìý- February 11, 2025, every Wednesday from 6 - 7:30Ìýp.m. MDT
| 1/14 | Alan Schieve (Admissions) Professor Colleen O’Laughlin + 1L students | Getting to 1L:Ìý What Really Prepares You for Law School, and What Do 1Ls Wish They Knew Beforehand? |
| 1/21 | Professor Douglas Spencer | Inside the 1L Year:Ìý 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:Ìý Building Resilience and Self-AwarenessÌý |
| 2/4 | Marci Fulton (career development) Gabrielle Daley (externships, moot court, public service) | Making the Most of the Rest of Law School:Ìý 2L Year and Beyond |
| 2/11 | Professor Amy Bauer (MSL degree) Nicole Netkin-Collins (career development) + panel of alums | Exploring Alternative Paths |
For questions about the course, please contact us atÌýmini-law@colorado.edu
Ìý
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."
World-Class Faculty
