Juris Doctor - Entrepreneurial and Business Law

Colorado Law provides a robust curriculum in business law, tailored for aspiring deal lawyers in Boulder, Denver, and beyond. Boulder has a vibrant entrepreneurial community with many start-up and emerging companies. We place students in small law firms that serve small business and emerging companies, as well as in larger law firms who serve traditional larger corporate clients. In recent years, we have placed students in interesting and fulfilling in-house positions. Robust Curriculum. We offer basic courses in corporate law, tax, securities, negotiation, and contract drafting, as well as more advanced courses such as venture capital, the regulation of financial institutions, and securities litigation. A Focus on Deals. Our Deals course provides an introduction to becoming a transactional lawyer, with numerous case studies and real-world deal documents. Career Success. Colorado's thriving industries in energy, real estate, technology, health care, and asset management create jobs for transactional lawyers. The program's internships, externships, clinics, and relationship building opportunities help students jumpstart their careers. Curriculum. Colorado Law's business law curriculum prepares graduates for careers at law firms, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies. Students receive a broad-based legal education in addition to specialized courses and practicum opportunities.

While we don’t require any specific undergraduate major , Colorado Law requires, if you are admitted, that you have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to enrolling. Colorado Law does not require any particular pre-law curriculum or major. The Admissions Committee does take into consideration the rigor of the courses taken, and institution attended, so we encourage you to take course work that challenges you. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average. Proof of English proficiency - TOEFL: Ibt -100, TOEFL: Pbt – 600, IELTS: 7.0.