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TaBLe of
ConTenTs
life — As We See It .............................................................
A letter From The dean ......................................................
denver — A City Connected ...................................................4
Academics .....................................................................................6
International legal Studies ......................................................8
environmental And natural Resources law .................. 0
business law ..............................................................................
Conflict Resolution................................................................... 4
Partial Course listing............................................................ 6
Faculty list .............................................................................. 8
Student law office ............................................................. 4
Internships ......................................................................... 6
Career development Center ................................... 7
Alumni Profile .......................................................... 8
Advanced degree Programs ........................30
Scholarships And Financial Aid .......... 3
Admissions............................................3
At the University of denver Sturm College of law, we focus on things that matter
to you: your career, your future, your life in law.
It’s all about perspective. Yours is about to change forever.
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Life as We see iT
A legal education must convey knowledge of the law, but it also should focus on things that
matter to you. like making a difference. Caring about your work. Following your dreams.
We never lose sight of these important goals at the University of denver Sturm College of law.
Here you will get a broad education that looks beyond the standard academic environment—beyond
the books, classes and deadlines—and focuses on the world where you can
put your skills to use. you’ll have opportunities to balance classroom and clinical work,
apply legal concepts to the latest headlines and explore ethical challenges within the
context of real life. your legal education will extend beyond campus as you form connections
with courts, law firms, government agencies and global businesses. Through
national and international internships, clinics and more, you’ll spend your time in
denver reaching out to the world.
At the Sturm College of law, we help you balance schoolwork with your life’s work, so
the dreams and passions that matter to you will stay in focus when you practice law.
As we see it, that’s the best service any law school can provide.
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a LeTTeR fRoM THe dean
There are many great reasons to attend the University of denver Sturm College of law. Here are just a few.
The Faculty. The core of any law school is its faculty. The Sturm College of law is blessed with a large
number of experienced faculty who are outstanding scholars in their fields, and who are eager to share
their pathbreaking work in a variety of fields with our students. Most importantly, all of our faculty care
deeply about their students and take their teaching very seriously. They incorporate the latest research
on effective teaching methods and take advantage of the state-of-the-art technology that is available in
all of our classrooms.
The Curriculum. The Sturm College of law offers the basic courses offered at all law schools, and
provides a solid foundation on which to build your career in law. We also offer a wide range of special-
ized classes that permit our faculty to bring their scholarship into the classroom. We offer law classes in
Russian and Spanish. our clinical programs, together with our programs in environmental and natural
resources law, international law, legal writing, and tax are recognized as among the best in the United
States. A variety of programs permit our students to hone legal skills outside the classroom. For over
100 years, the clinics at the Sturm College of law have offered students an opportunity to represent
clients, under the supervision of a member of the faculty, in civil and criminal cases. our students have
additional opportunities to learn about the practice of law through our extensive internship program,
which provides placements in the vibrant legal community of denver, in the United States and abroad.
our five law journals provide an opportunity for students to hone writing and analytical skills through the
production of periodicals dedicated to legal scholarship. In addition, Sturm College of law students are
required to complete 50 hours of public service work, advancing the legal profession’s proud tradition of
service to the community.
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The People. law school is challenging, and it requires a lot of hard work and discipline. numerous
and very active student organizations allow students at the Sturm College of law to find their niche,
to contribute to the community and to socialize. The faculty and staff truly care about the welfare of
students, which is why so many of our alumni maintain close ties with the College and come back to the
campus to teach, to mentor and to support students.
The Building. The Frank H. Ricketson Jr. law building, which houses the Sturm College of law, is the
first law school to be certified as “green” by the U.S. Green building Council. The building is the perfect
setting for all of our programs, including our superb environmental and natural Resources law program,
because it incorporates environmentally sensitive features in a beautiful building with state-of-the art
technology. numerous study rooms are scattered throughout the building, and public areas are designed
to encourage interaction among students, faculty and staff.
The Location. The Sturm College of law is near downtown denver, where students try cases at the
courthouses (through the Student law office), intern in a variety of settings and work part-time in law
offices and at the State Capitol. Affordable housing is located nearby, and downtown denver is just a
short ride away on the light rail line, which has a station two blocks from campus. denver is a vibrant city
located in a stunningly beautiful part of the country. Here you truly can have the best of both worlds: you
can enjoy all of the benefits available in a major metropolitan area and easily escape the city to enjoy the
beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
The quality of the programs we offer is reflected in our ranking as one of the top 100 law schools in the
United States. I invite you to come visit us and see for yourself what we have to offer.
José Roberto “beto” Juárez, Jr.
Dean and Professor of Law
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“Here you truly
can have the best
of both worlds: you
can enjoy all the
benefits available in
a major metropolitan
area and easily escape
the city to enjoy the
beauty of the Rocky
Mountains.”
— José Roberto “beto” Juárez, Jr.
Dean and Professor of Law

Vacationers and locals.
Naturalists and capitalists.
Environmental agencies and
resource development firms.
All are connected
in the New
west
denveR
a CiTy ConneCTed
As kayakers run the man-made rapids in downtown denver’s Confluence Park, few realize that they’re
practicing barrel-rolls at the epicenter of the new West.
Just 150 years ago, the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek was a desolate spot
on a map. Peaks rose to the west, empty plains fell away to the east. The discovery of gold in 1858,
where these two rivers meet, changed everything. The Great Colorado Gold Rush brought prospectors,
merchants, farmers, manufacturers, banks, railroads and more. They’re still coming.
Today, denver is a sprawling sea of lights spilling like water onto the high plains. At the center stands
a graceful skyline, the Mile High City, still drawing prospectors and opportunists. denver has become a
hub for major global technology firms specializing in electronics, computers, aviation and manufacturing.
It hosts the nation’s largest telecommunications center and the country’s largest airport. With its
vast array of government agencies, the city of denver has more federal employees than any other city in
the nation except Washington, d.C.

A Legacy In Law
As the state capital, denver is home to the Colorado Supreme Court, Colorado Court
of Appeals and state district and county courts. denver also has the second
largest concentration of federal agencies in the United States, and is the center of
the federal court system in the Mountain West with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Tenth Circuit, as well as federal district courts and bankruptcy courts. Multiple water
courts are also located throughout the state of Colorado to adjudicate disputes over
one of the most precious resources in the arid west. This extensive court system—
one of the largest in the nation—is served by a vast network of attorneys, many of
whom have direct ties to the University of denver Sturm College of law.
the City Beautiful
As beautiful as denver is with its tree-lined streets, urban atmosphere and
active sports scene, the most striking amenity rises to the west. Ski slopes,
mountain bike trails, trout streams, hiking paths and nearby Rocky Mountain
national Park all contribute to denver’s global reputation and economy. The
dramatic peaks draw vacationers and locals, naturalists and capitalists, environmental
agencies and resource development firms. All are connected in the
new West, a perennial land of opportunity for businesses, government agencies
and the attorneys who serve them.
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denveR is a
pLaCe WHeRe
Life and WoRk
CoMe inTo
BaLanCe,
and it shows.
• denver is the nation’s most highly educated city with the
highest percentage of high school and college graduates.
• denver is the 25th largest city in the U.S. but has the nation’s
second largest performing arts center.
• each year denver’s cultural resources including the denver Zoo,
Museum of nature and Science and the denver Center for the
Performing Arts receive over $38 million from local sources.
• More than 11 million people use denver’s cultural resources
each year, many for free, and more than 41,000 people
volunteer a combined total of over 1.9 million hours.
• denver has the largest public park system in the U.S.,
with 205 parks within city limits and another 20,000
acres of public parks in the nearby mountains.

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To Life’s WoRk
Required Courses
day division
First Year — Fall
Civil Procedure
lawyering Process
Two of the following
4-Credit Courses:
Contracts
Criminal law
Property
Torts
First Year — Spring
Constitutional law
lawyering Process
Two of the following
4-Credit Courses:
Contracts
Criminal law
Property
Torts
evening division
First Year — Fall
Civil Procedure
lawyering Process
One of the following
4-Credit Courses:
Contracts
Criminal law
Property
Torts
First Year — Spring
lawyering Process
Two of the following
4-Credit Courses:
Contracts
Criminal law
Property
Torts
Second Year — Fall
Constitutional law
One of the following
4-Credit Courses:
Contracts
Criminal law
Property
Torts
At the University of denver Sturm College of law, we prepare you for a life in law by
helping you find the connections between academic life and real life—between your
course of study and the course of your life.
It begins with great programs. you can supplement your Juris doctor (J.d.) degree
at the Sturm College of law with a Master of laws (ll.M.) degree in environmental
and natural Resources law and Policy, an ll.M. in Taxation or a Master of Science
in legal Administration (MSlA). dual-degree programs are offered with the University
of denver daniels College of business and korbel School of International Studies
as well as the renowned Colorado School of Mines, among others. If you plan to
specialize, the Sturm College of law offers some of the most highly respected law
programs in the world focused on international law and environmental and natural
resources law, as well as concentrations in business law and public interest law.
our commitment to finding connections between life and law extends beyond
campus. At the Sturm College of law, all J.d. students are required to perform
at least 50 hours of supervised, uncompensated, law-related public service work
as a prerequisite for graduation. In addition to helping develop practical skills, the
public service requirement establishes a pattern for professional responsibility,
and demonstrates firsthand the tremendous impact that attorneys can have on
their community.
It’s all about connections. At the Sturm College of law, we connect the student you
are today with the attorney you will be when you graduate.
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The Sturm College of law will help you find connections between the
student you are today and the attorney you will be when you graduate.
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“ Globalism
It used to be that we could teach our students U.S. law and
know they were competent to handle most of the matters
that would come before them. These days, even if you’re
a sole practitioner in some small town in the Colorado
Rockies, you’re going to end up dealing with cases
that have international implications, and you’re
going to have to worry about treaties, international
law, choice of law issues, foreign laws
and more. That changes how we teach—and
what we teach.
”
—George W. “Rock” Pring
Professor of Law
inTeRnaTionaL
LegaL sTUdies
denver is connected to the world. So are you when you attend the Sturm College of law.
you can choose to pursue studies in international law or a dual degree with the Univer-
sity of denver’s korbel School of International Studies. More than most schools, the
Sturm College of law focuses outward with its international curriculum, beginning
with denver’s multicultural business environment and beyond.
At the Sturm College of law, you will have opportunities to participate in the International
law Society and the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy as a staff
member or editor. you can hone your debate skills on global subjects at the annual Philip
C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition and attend the Sutton Colloquium. you
can explore internships and take advantage of amazing travel opportunities thanks to
the Sturm College of law’s connections to the international corporations and law firms
that are located in denver and throughout the world.
our campus is often—and happily—a catalyst for lively regional and international
debate. each year, the International law Society sponsors a rich schedule of outside
speakers and an annual conference. each year, a distinguished visitor delivers the
Myres S. Mcdougal distinguished lecture in International law; and each year, first
prize in an international law writing competition earns one student a summer of study
abroad, usually at The Hague Academy of International law in The netherlands, on the
leonard v.b. Sutton scholarship.
To learn more about the International legal Studies program, visit http://law.du.edu/
international-legal-studies.
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the Ved Nanda Center for
International Law
This center works across disciplines to focus on real-life issues in public and private
international law. Along with promoting scholarship and meaningful discussions of
international law, the center hosts programs for lawyers, students and community
members, and collaborates across disciplines with the University of denver daniels
College of business and korbel School of International Studies. The nanda Center
was endowed in 2006 with a gift from one of Professor nanda’s former students.
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WoRLd vieW
Ved P. nanda is past president of the
World Jurist Association, counselor to the
American Society of International law and a
member of the advisory council of the United
States Institute of Human Rights. He was
formerly the United States delegate to the World
Federation of the United nations Association,
Geneva, and Vice-Chair of its executive Council,
and also served on the board of directors of the
United nations Association-USA. He currently
serves as an elected member of the American
law Institute and as a council member for the
American bar Association Section of International
law. Professor nanda has authored or
co-authored 22 books and more than 170
law review articles and chapters. He has
been a faculty member at the University
of denver since 1965.

Winner, 2007
American bar
Association
Award for
Distinguished
Achievement in
environmental
law and Policy
enviRonMenTaL and
naTURaL ResoURCes LaW
look to the west from the Sturm College of law and you’ll see the connection between the environment
and the law.
every western-facing window is filled with the Colorado Rockies, a magnet that continues to draw people
who want to develop, protect and enjoy their resources. As a result, the city of denver has become an
epicenter for private and public environmental and natural resource activity. The Sturm College of law
is often at the center of the discussion with one of the oldest environmental and natural resources law
programs in the country. In fact, our faculty, alumni and students have weighed in on mining, land and
water issues since 1892. We have a global reputation—and an ongoing responsibility—as one of the environmental
industry’s preeminent voices in this complex and expanding legal field.
The Sturm College of law’s environmental and natural Resources law program is nationally recognized—
partly due to our proximity to environmental interest groups, but mostly due to our commitment to environmental
issues at every level. you’ll see that commitment in our green, leed ® certified law school and
the sheer number of courses focused on natural resources and environmental law. Classes are taught by
renowned academic experts, leading practitioners, and visiting lecturers who are drawn to denver for its
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environmental focus. As a student, you’ll have the opportunity
to participate in student organizations, the Water Law Review,
writing competitions and natural resources moot court compe-
titions. you’ll also have opportunities to bolster your résumé
through internships at local natural resource companies, envi-
ronmental advocacy and protection groups and government
enforcement agencies. Augmenting your J.d. degree with
the dual-degree program at the Colorado School of Mines is
another great option.
Few law schools can match this proximity to environmental
and natural resources. At the Sturm College of law, it’s literally
outside your window.
To learn more about the environmental and natural Resources
law program, visit http://law.du.edu/enrlp.
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“
Insight
The professors in the environmental and natural Resources law and
Policy program are experienced, inspiring and always willing to help
students explore their environmental interests. Many of my professors
either authored the leading casebooks or litigated important environmental
cases. We’re learning from people who are experts in
their field and have made a difference.
—Jessica Torbin, ’08, louisville, ky
Environmental Law Clinic
”

73%
of our students
gain practical
legal experience
outside the classroom
before they graduate
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denver is home to major aerospace, bioscience, energy, financial, technology, manufacturing and natural
resources development companies. by almost every objective measure—job growth, retail sales, median
home price, home appreciation rate, personal income—denver outperforms the national averages year
after year.
It’s a thriving city and a great backdrop for the Sturm College of law’s business law curriculum. This
concentration focuses on traditional areas of law and business including employment, finance, tax and
transactions. like other specialized curricula at the Sturm College of law, business law focuses outward
on the surrounding business environment. you will have access to local law firms, corporate attorneys and
adjunct faculty members who can introduce you to the local business community. Corporate internships
abound, providing practical skills, valuable contacts and a strong résumé for your job search. Specialized
seminars and the opportunity to earn a dual J.d. and M.b.A. connect law and business, so before you
graduate, you will see firsthand how your skills in law can have dramatic impact in the world of business.
To learn more about the business law concentration, visit http://law.du.edu/academics/jd-programsand-curricular-concentrations.
Co-curricular Opportunities
Almost three-quarters of the students at the Sturm College of law—well above the national average—
earn credit while getting practical legal experience outside the classroom before they graduate. A
variety of co-curricular opportunities are available: you can participate in clinics, edit a journal, join a
trial advocacy or moot court team, start a student organization, work on The Race to the Bottom blog
(next page) and more. In fact, there are so many co-curricular activities, you may not know where to
begin, but where it ends is clear. by the time you graduate, you should have a network of professional
contacts, an impressive résumé and practical skills for the real world.
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Lighting up the Blogosphere
In January 2007, Professor Jay brown and seven law students at the Sturm College
of law launched a new law blog called The Race To The Bottom (theracetothebot-
tom.org). Two months later, USA vs. Nacchio began in denver, and the old adage
was proved once again: timing is everything.
As the last of the post-enron, pre-Sarbanes-oxley, insider trading cases, the
nacchio trial garnered national attention and was covered by newspapers, magazines
and legal journals across the country. It was also covered, on a daily basis, by
the new blog and its eight-person team. brown and his students took turns sitting
in on court sessions and posting reports as the proceedings unfolded. Their efforts
forever redefined the role of law school blogs. Professor brown’s team offered
inside analysis of a trial underway, reporting progress on a daily basis, energizing
the learning environment and fostering lively debate online and in classrooms
across campus and around the country.
Academics and legal junkies weren’t the only ones reading the blog. before the
trial ended, The Race To The Bottom was recognized by The Wall Street Journal,
the Denver Post, the Rocky Mountain News and other major media outlets as the
authoritative source for up-to-the-minute information on the nacchio trial. The
blog was routinely cited as the most accurate, professional and timely source of
news during the nacchio case.
The Race To The Bottom raced to the top of the blogosphere faster than Professor
brown and his team could have imagined. In its first year and a half, it was cited
by at least one court, was included in a list of the top-100 law blogs ever and
logged a thousand hits a day thanks to the many subjects it covers. For law
students and faculty at the Sturm College of law, The Race To The Bottom blog
is more than an exhaustive resource on corporate law. It’s a glimpse into the
future of legal education.
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Professor Brown and his team
took the blogosphere by storm.

“The changing
economics of law
practice mean that
fewer and fewer
clients can afford
to go to trial, so
alternative dispute
resolution is more
important than ever.”
— José Roberto “beto” Juárez, Jr.
Dean and Professor of Law
ConfLiCT ResoLUTion
CLienT CoUnseLing / TRiaL advoCaCy / MooT CoURT
Much of the work of attorneys revolves around conflict resolution, outside of and within the courts. A vari-
ety of classes, competitions and programs at the Sturm College of law teach the crucial skills required
to resolve conflicts.
Client counseling. It’s far better to avoid trouble in the first place, and far less expensive to negotiate
a solution before litigation. That makes client counseling one of the most important aspects of legal
practice. by honing your client counseling skills, you help clients find balance between interpersonal
and business relationships and the laws that govern them, and avoid potential problems. each year, the
Sturm College of law hosts a one-day, team competition designed to sharpen client counseling skills.
Pre-trial advocacy. This concentration explores pre-trial techniques and processes for filing motions,
writing briefs and maneuvering through the legal system before a trial can take place. one of the classes
at the Sturm College of law, Motions Practice, is taught by a Colorado Supreme Court justice.
Trial advocacy and moot court. The Sturm College of law offers trial practice courses taught by judges
and lawyers trained by the national Institute for Trial Advocacy (nITA). Moot court competitions provide
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additional rigorous, intellectual education in the application
of law to realistic factual conditions, and help you sharpen
your written and oral advocacy skills while building mastery
of the appellate process. The Sturm College of law hosts six
intra-school moot court competitions each academic year
including the daniel S. Hoffman Trial Advocacy Competition,
and sponsors teams at numerous competitions throughout
the United States.
the written word
At the Sturm College of law, you have opportunities to interact
with prominent scholars in their areas of specialty, and
hone your writing and research skills by participating in five
respected journals, including:
• Denver University Law Review
www.law.du.edu/denver-university-law-review
• Denver Journal of International Law and Policy
www.law.du.edu/djilp
• Transportation Law Journal
www.law.du.edu/transportation-law-journal
• Water Law Review
www.law.du.edu/university-of-denver-water-law-review
• Sports and Entertainment Law Journal
www.law.du.edu/sports-and-entertainment-law-journal
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“ Confidence
dU’s moot court programs allow students to gain experience in both persuasive
writing and oral advocacy and help develop and enhance many important
practice skills. Participants gain self-confidence as they work with other
students to set and accomplish goals. The competitive atmosphere of law
school doesn’t always prepare us well for the real world where attor-
neys must work together. dU’s moot court teams provide a collegial
experience in which members learn to work together to assess
complex legal issues.
”
—Steven J. Pisani, ‘08, new york, ny
National Moot Court, Regional and National Finalist 2006,
Regional Finalist 2007
Barrister’s Cup Appellate Advocacy Competition, Finalist 2007
University of Denver Moot Court Board, Member

Connection
The Sturm College of law is recognized as one of the
nation’s leading law schools for environmental law,
international law, tax law, legal writing, and clinical
programs. While each area of study is distinct, the
real strength is in the overlap. It’s the connections
that matter—between the programs, this
school, and all who pass through.
paRTiaL CoURse LisTing
UniveRsiTy of denveR
sTURM CoLLege of LaW
everything is connected to everything else. It’s especially true at the Sturm College of law, where
programs, students, curricula and faculty intersect on a daily basis. It’s an environment that expands
horizons, nurtures growth and connects you to the world around you.
geneRaL sTUdies
Advanced Const. law: Individual Rights
Advanced Const. law: Poverty
Advanced Const. law: Sexuality
Advanced Const. law:
First Amendment
Advanced Trial Practice
Alternative dispute Resolution
Child Advocacy Clinical Internship
Civil & Criminal Taxation
Civil litigation Clinic
Civil Rights law Clinic
Civil Rights Seminar: Animal Rights
Comparative law
Criminal law Clinic
death Penalty Jurisprudence
digital evidence/Computer Forensics
elder law
election law
environmental law Clinic
estate Planning
Family law
Gaming law
Health law
Insurance law
Juvenile law
law & Society Seminar
law & Popular Culture
legal & Medical Control
of Reproduction
legal Practice Seminar
litigation Technology I & II
Media law
Mediation Clinic
Motions Practice
Multiculturalism, Race & the law
Professional ethics Seminar
Prosecution Practicum
Public education & the law
Street law: dept. of Corrections
Street law: dept. of education
Street law: Trial Practice
The Prosecutor as Protagonist
Trusts & estates
Voir dire
This is a small sample of the courses and electives offered at the Sturm College of law.
To view a complete listing, visit http://law.du.edu/forms/registrar/course-descriptions.cfm.
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Advanced Patent Law
Agency Partnership & the LLC
Antitrust Law
Business Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Transportation Law
Commercial Paper
Computer & Internet Law
Copyright Law
Corporate Governance
Corporate Taxation
Employment Discrimination Law
Employment Law Benefits
Exempt Organizations
Going Public & the
Public Corporation
Patent Litigation
Patent Prosecution
Property Transactions
Sales
Secured Transactions
Securities Law
Securities Law: The Securities
Exchange Act
Securities Regulation
Sports Law: Professional Sports
Trademark Law
Comparative Corporate Law Seminar
Comparative Employment Law
International Business Transactions
International Organizations
International Tax
International Trade
Labor Law in Spanish
Advanced Immigration Law
Advanced Indian Law
Asylum Law
Counseling & Negotiation in Spanish
European Union Law & Policy
Federal Indian Law
Human Rights Clinic
Human Rights Seminar
International Business Transactions
in Spanish
Energy Law
Hazardous Waste & Toxic Substances
Land Conservation Transactions
Land Use Planning
Mining Law
Negotiations of Natural Resource Agreements
Oil & Gas Law
Real Estate Planning
Renewable Energy & Project Finance
International & Comparative Mining Law
International & Comparative Petroleum Law
International Mining Law & Policy
International Petroleum Law & Policy
Ocean and Coastal Law & Policy
Sustainable Development & Trade
Urban Planning Law, Growth &
Sustainable Development: An
International Perspective
inTeRnaTionaL LegaL sTUdies
Immigration Law
Immigration Law in Spanish
Indigenous People
International Human Rights
International Human Rights Seminar
International Law
Russian for Lawyers I & II
Spanish for Lawyers I & II
Advanced Water Law:
Indian Water Rights
Comparative Environmental Law
European Union Environmental Law
International Environmental Law
International Water Law
Native American Natural Resources
enviRonMenTaL
and naTURaL
ResoURCes LaW
and poLiCy
Brown Fields & Beyond
Economics of Natural Resources
Environmental Ethics & Justice
Environmental Law
Environmental Law Clinic
Environmental Law Internship
Federal Wildlife Law
Global Climate Change Law & Policy
Natural Resources Law
Public Land & Resources Law
Water Law
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“The Sturm College
of law faculty is the most
supportive, intellectually
exciting faculty I know.
We read each others’ work;
we support each others’ ideas
and initiatives. We all think
about the issues in different
ways, but we like each other
and enjoy the debate.”
— Federico Cheever,
Director of Environmental
and Natural Resources Law Program
Professor of Law
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faCULTy
aT THe UniveRsiTy of denveR
sTURM CoLLege of LaW
Robert S. Anderson
Lecturer, Lawyering Process
b.A., 1988, University of California
J.d., 1993, University of California, Hastings
Rachel S. Arnow-Richman
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1992, Rutgers University
J.d., 1995, Harvard University
ll.M., 2000, Temple University
Debra Austin
Lecturer, Lawyering Process
b.M.e., 1982, University of Colorado, boulder
J.d., 1989, University of San Francisco
Ph.d., 2004, University of denver
Tanya Bartholomew
Lecturer, Lawyering Process
b.A., 1982, University of oregon
J.d., 1992, drake University
Arthur Best
Professor of Law
A.b., 1966, Columbia College
J.d., 1969, University of Pennsylvania
Eric Bluemel
Assistant Professor of Law
b.A., 2000, University of California, berkeley
J.d., 2004, new york University
Kay Bond
Clinical Fellow
b.A., 2000, University of South Carolina
J.d., 2004, M.S.P.H., 2004, Tulane University
Jerome Borison
Associate Professor of Law
b.S., 1967, Temple University
J.d., 1977, Gonzaga University
ll.M., 1982, new york University
J. Robert Brown, Jr.
Professor of Law
b.A., 1978, College of William and Mary
J.d., 1980, University of Maryland
M.A., 1984, Georgetown University
Ph.d., 1993, Georgetown University
Teresa M. Bruce
Lecturer, Upper Level Writing
b.S., 1988, Colorado State University
J.d., 1996, Cornell University
Penelope Eileen Bryan
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and
Professor of Law
b.S., 1978, Rollins College
J.d., 1981, University of Florida
M.A., 1989, University of Florida
Phoenix X. F. Cai
Assistant Professor of Law
b.A., 1996, Washington University, St. louis
J.d., 1999, University of California, berkeley
Kristen A. Carpenter
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1994, dartmouth College
J.d., 1998, Harvard University
Federico Cheever
Director of Environmental and
Natural Resources Law Program and
Professor of Law
b.A., 1981, Stanford University
M.A., 1981, Stanford University
J.d., 1986, University of California,
los Angeles
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Alan K. Chen
Associate Dean for Faculty Development and
Professor of Law
b.A., 1982, Case Western Reserve University
J.d., 1985, Stanford University
Christine Cimini
Director of Clinical Programs and
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1989, Clark University
J.d., 1992, University of Connecticut
Roberto L. Corrada
Professor of Law
b.A., 1982, George Washington University
J.d., 1985, Catholic University
Wendy Nicole Duong
Assistant Professor of Law
b.S., 1978, Southern Illinois University
J.d., 1984, University of Houston
ll.M., 1999, Harvard University
K.K. DuVivier
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1975, Williams College
J.d., 1982, University of denver
Nancy S. Ehrenreich
Professor of Law
b.A., 1974, yale University
J.d., 1979, University of Virginia
ll.M, 1982, University of Virginia
Valeria Elliot
Lecturer and Director of International
Latin American Initiatives
J.d., 1991, Universidad nacional
del litoral, Argentina
M.A., 1994, ohio University
ll.M., 2000, University of denver

“
lawyers should be the staunchest
defenders of the Constitution and
the rule of law, and it doesn’t take
major court cases. We can defend
the Constitution on a daily basis in
modest but meaningful ways, such
as speaking out against its erosion,
counseling government clients to
comply with its guarantees and
educating the general public
about the importance of limit-
ing government power.
”
—Alan k. Chen
Associate Dean for
Faculty Development,
Professor of Law
Christopher Gehring
Lecturer, Lawyering Process
b.A., 1992, Albright College
J.d., 1996, Cornell University
J. Wadine Gehrke
Assistant Professor of Law
b.A., 1965, Colorado State University
J.d., 1984, University of denver
Rashmi Goel
Assistant Professor of Law
b.A., 1992, University of Saskatchewan
ll.b., 1992, University of Saskatchewan
J.S.M., 1996, Stanford University
Robert M. Hardaway
Professor of Law
b.A., 1968, Amherst College
J.d., 1971, new york University
Michael R. Harris
Director of the Environmental Law Clinic and
Assistant Professor of Law
b.A., 1991, Pitzer College
M.S.l., 1992, Vermont law School
J.d., 1995, University of California, berkeley
Jeffrey H. Hartje
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1964, University of Minnesota
J.d., 1967, University of Minnesota
Mark Hughes
Lecturer
A.b., 1978, University of Chicago
J.d., 1985, University of Chicago
Timothy M. Hurley
Lecturer, Upper Level Writing
b.A., 1981, University of
Wisconsin, Milwaukee
J.d., 1985, Southern
Illinois University
Sheila K. Hyatt
Professor of Law
b.A., 1971, Miami University, ohio
J.d., 1974, Washington
University, St. louis
William Scott Johns
Lecturer, Academic
Achievement Program
b.A., 1980, Miami University
J.d., 1999, University of Colorado
José Roberto Juárez, Jr.
Dean and Professor of Law
A.b., 1977, Stanford University
J.d., 1981, University of Texas
Sam Kamin
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1992, Amherst College
J.d., 1996, University
of California, berkeley
Ph.d., 2000, University
of California, berkeley
Martin J. Katz
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1987, Harvard College
J.d., 1991, yale University
Tamara L. Kuennen
Assistant Professor of Law
b.A., 1991, occidental College
J.d., 1996, northeastern University
ll.M., 2004, Georgetown University
Jan G. Laitos
John. A Carver, Jr. Professor of Law
b.A., 1968, yale University
J.d., 1971, University of Colorado
S.J.d., 1975, University of Wisconsin
Justin Marceau
Assistant Professor
b.A., 2000, boston College
J.d., 2004, Harvard University
Lucy A. Marsh
Professor of Law
b.A., 1963, Smith College
J.d., 1966, University of Michigan
Michael G. Massey
Lecturer, Lawyering Process
b.A., 1968, University of denver
J.d., 1971, University of denver
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G. Kristian Miccio
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1973, Marymount College of
Fordham University
J.d., 1985, Antioch School of law
ll.M., 1997, Columbia University
J.S.d., 2000, Columbia University
Viva R. Moffat
Assistant Professor of Law
A.b., 1991, Stanford University
M.A., 1993, University of Virginia
J.d., 1996, University of Virginia
Suzanna Moran
Lecturer, Lawyering Process
b.A., 1989, University of Texas at Austin
M.S., 1992, University of Michigan
J.d., 1992, University of Michigan
Ved P. Nanda
Director of International
Legal Studies Program and
Evans University Professor
Thompson G. Marsh Professor of Law
b.A., 1952, Punjab University, India
M.A., 1952, Punjab University, India
ll.b., 1955, delhi University, India
ll.M., 1958, delhi University, India
ll.M., 1962, northwestern University
Graduate Fellow, yale University
Julie A. Nice
Charles W. Delaney, Jr. Professor of Law
b.S., 1982, northwestern University
J.d., 1986, northwestern University
Stephen L. Pepper
Professor of Law
A.b., 1969, Stanford University
J.d., 1973, yale University
Susannah Pollvogt
Lecturer, Academic Achievement Program
b.A., 1994, Williams College
J.d., 1998, yale University
George W. Pring
Professor of Law
b.A., 1963, Harvard University
J.d., 1968, University of Michigan

Raja Raghunath
Clinical Fellow
b.A., 1997, duke University
J.d., 2002, University of Michigan
John H. Reese
Professor of Law
b.b.A., 1954, Southern Methodist University
ll.b., 1954, Southern Methodist University
ll.M., 1965, George Washington University
S.J.d., 1969, George Washington University
Paula Rhodes
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1971, American University
J.d., 1974, Harvard University
Edward J. Roche, Jr.
Professor of Law
b.b.A., 1973, University of notre dame
J.d., 1976, University of Chicago
Howard I. Rosenberg
Professor of Law
b.A., 1949, Roosevelt College
ll.b., 1952, dePaul University
Laura I. Rovner
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1990, University of Pennsylvania
J.d., 1994, Cornell University
ll.M., 1995, Georgetown University
Nantiya Ruan
Lecturer, Lawyering Process
b.A., 1993, Villanova University
M.S.W., 1993, University of denver
J.d., 1999, University of denver
Thomas D. Russell
Professor of Law
b.A., 1983, northwestern University
M.A., 1986, Stanford University
J.d., 1989, Stanford University
Ph.d., 1993, Stanford University
Ann Scales
Professor of Law
b.A, 1974, Wellesley College
J.d., 1978, Harvard University
Catherine E. Smith
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1991, Wofford College
M.A., 1993, University of South Carolina
J.d., 1996, University of South Carolina
Don C. Smith
Lecturer and Director, Graduate
Studies in Environmental and
Natural Resources Law and Policy
b.S., 1976, University of kansas
J.d., 1979, Washburn University
ll.M., 2001, University of leicester, england
John T. Soma
Professor of Law
b.A., 1970, Augustana College, Illinois
M.A., 1973, University of Illinois
J.d., 1973, University of Illinois
Ph.d. 1975, University of Illinois
Michael Sousa
Assistant Professor of Law
b.A., 1995, Florida Atlantic University
J.d., 1999, Rutgers University
Mary A. Steefel
Lecturer and Director, Academic
Achievement Program
b.A., 1973, University of Illinois
J.d., 1979, University of Colorado
ll.M., 1984, University of denver
Joyce S. Sterling
Professor of Law
b.A., 1967, University of California,
Santa barbara
M.A., 1970, University of Hawaii
Ph.d., 1977, University of denver
Celia R. Taylor
Professor of Law
b.A., 1986, George Washington University
J.d., 1989, new york University
ll.M., 1994, Columbia University
David I. C. Thomson
Lecturer and Director,
Lawyering Process Program
b.A., 1979, Columbia University
J.d., 1982, Vanderbilt University
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“
Opportunity
I think the thing that distinguishes dU’s law clinic from
other environmental law clinics around the country is
that we are one of just a handful of environmental law
clinics that actually let the students do litigation. our
students are in front of judges, litigating cases on
behalf of clients, doing research, writing briefs
and motions. There are not many environmental
clinics that give students the opportunity
and the freedom to take the lead and do
that kind of work.
”
—kay bond
Clinical Fellow, Student Law
Office Clinical Programs
Environmental and Natural
Resources Law

“
In Memoriam
It has been said, ‘Some people come into our lives and
quietly go. Some move our soul to dance. They awaken us
to new understanding with the passing whisper of their
wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to
gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints
in our hearts and we are never, ever the same.’
This was dean yegge. The essence and content of his
character is personified by the distinctive tracks he
left us to forever remember him.
”
—excerpted from remarks by
Justice Patricio M. Serna, ’70
at the memorial service
for dean emeritus Robert yegge
(1934-2006)
Ann Vessels
Lecturer and Director,
Legal Internship Program
b.A., 1972, Vanderbilt University
J.d., 1979, Samford University
Eli Wald
Associate Professor of Law
b.A., 1997, Tel Aviv University
ll.b., 1997, Tel Aviv University
ll.M., 1998, S.J.d., 2001, Harvard University
eMeRiTUs faCULTy
Burton F. Brody
b.S.C., 1959, dePaul University
J.d., 1961, dePaul University
ll.M., 1978, northwestern University
John A. Carver, Jr.
A.b., 1939, brigham young University
ll.b., 1947, Georgetown University
ll.d., 1965, College of Guam
Alfred J. Coco
b.A., 1957, University of Texas
J.d., 1960, St. Mary’s University
M.l.l., 1962, University of Washington
Edward A. Dauer
Dean Emeritus and
Professor Emeritus of Law
A.b., 1966, brown University
ll.b., 1969, yale University
M.P.H., 2001, Harvard University
Daniel S. Hoffman
Dean Emeritus and
Professor Emeritus of Law
b.A., 1951, University of denver
J.d., 1956, University of denver
Francis W. Jamison
b.A., 1951, University of denver
J.d., 1956, University of denver
John Phillip Linn
A.b., 1950, new york University
M.A., 1951, new york University
J.d., 1955, University of denver
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Lindsey Webb
Lecturer and Director, Public Interest Program
b.A., 1993, Wesleyan University
J.d., 1999, Stanford University
ll.M., 2007, Georgetown University
Edward H. Ziegler, Jr.
Professor of Law
b.A., 1970, University of notre dame
J.d., 1973, University of kentucky
ll.M., 1975, George Washington University
Neil O. Littlefield
b.S., 1953, University of Maine
ll.b., 1957, boston University
ll.M., 1959, University of Michigan
S.J.d., 1961, University of Michigan
Hon. Gregory Kellam Scott
b.S., 1970, Rutgers University
ed.M., 1971, Rutgers University
J.d., 1977, Indiana University
Lawrence P. Tiffany
A.b., 1961, Washington University, St. louis
ll.b., 1963, Washington University, St. louis
S.J.d., 1967, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Timothy Walker
A.b., 1961, Princeton University
J.d., 1967, University of denver
M.A., 1969, University of denver
James E. Wallace
A.b., 1943, UClA
ll.b., 1949, University of
California, berkeley
b.d., 1960, Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.d., 1967, Princeton Theological Seminary
James L. Winokur
A.b., 1966, University of Pennsylvania
ll.b., 1969, University of Pennsylvania

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The Student law
office at the Sturm
College of law has
been in existence for
OVeR 00
yeARs,
making it the oldest
academic resource
of its kind in the
United States
sTUdenT
LaW offiCe
The University of denver Sturm College of law has always been ahead of its time. The College of law
opened its doors in 1892, and just 12 years later, launched the first Student law office (Slo) in the United
States. Today, we’re still leading the way in legal education, providing opportunities for our students to
engage in the practice of law while still in school. Working to empower underrepresented individuals and
communities, the Slo provides a rich learning environment in which students become highly competent
and ethical layers through real-life representation of clients.
Civil Litigation Clinic
This clinic gives you a chance to help low-income clients work through civil controversies in a range
of areas including housing discrimination, eviction defense, civil protection orders and wage and hour
claims. In addition to integrating theory and practice, you will work directly with community groups to
identify and address systemic legal issues.
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Civil Rights Law Clinic
Few areas of law are more stimulating than finding intellectual solutions to complex
civil rights issues. In this year-long clinic, you represent clients on a broad range
of civil and human rights matters, and address discrimination by employers and
other public and private entities based on disability, race, gender, religion, age and
national origin.
Criminal Representation Clinic
This clinic offers an intense introduction to the criminal justice system. designed
for future criminal defense attorneys or prosecutors, this clinic allows you to repre-
sent low-income clients with a wide range of legal problems including assault, dUI/
dWAI, and municipal ordinance violations such as disturbing the peace and shop-
lifting. you appear in court at arraignment, pre-trial conferences, trial and sentenc-
ing, and gain experience with interviews, fact-checking, basic research, writing,
oral advocacy, drafting, legal analysis and counseling.
environmental Clinic
environmental activism meets practical lawyering in this clinic. Under the supervi-
sion of faculty, you’ll represent environmental advocacy organizations before courts
and administrative agencies, and address a range of environmental issues includ-
ing endangered species, public lands and air quality. This clinic and its participants
have produced significant protections for the environment and public health.
Mediation/Arbitration Clinic
In this clinic, you perform simulations and mediate actual cases in the county
court. Past cases have focused on diverse areas such as criminal misdemeanors,
restraining orders and employment disputes involving city workers. This clinic
hones crucial skills that apply to every area of law and life: mediation, negotiation,
problem solving, communication and ethics.
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LaWyeRing
in spanisH
Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in
the U.S., and the third most commonly used language
in the world. The Sturm College of law celebrates the
globalization of Spanish culture with the distinctive
lawyering in Spanish program, providing an opportunity to
learn the specialized vocabulary and counseling techniques
required to represent Spanish-speaking clients in the U.S.
and abroad. The program explores the cultural contexts and
unique characteristics of Spanish and latin American civil
law, provides opportunities for international internships in
latin America and provides a basis for understanding and
interacting with a growing multi-cultural presence throughout
the Americas and Spain.
To learn more about the lawyering in Spanish program,
visit http://law.du.edu/lawyering-in-spanish.

43%
of Sturm College of
law students
participate in at least
one internship
during their time
in law school
Internships
ReaL WoRLd,
ReaL WoRk
With more than 400 internship placements a year, the Sturm College of law is an active part of the legal
and business communities in denver.
you’ll be studying law just a few miles from the Colorado state capitol building, the U.S. Court of Appeals
for the Tenth Circuit, the U.S. district Court of Colorado, the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado
Court of Appeals and state trial courts. Most U.S. government agencies have offices in denver, as do
national law firms and an array of multinational companies.
The Sturm College of law opens these doors for you with internships. Student interns are actively
pursued by local firms and offices. each year our students work with corporate in-house counsel, private
firms, government and non-profit agencies and judges at all levels. As an intern, you’ll work under the
supervision of a mentor-attorney and gain experience drafting briefs, performing legal research, drafting
legal memoranda, appearing in court and interviewing clients and witnesses. It’s a great way to earn
academic credit, get real-world experience and build your résumé.
To learn more about internship opportunities, visit http://law.du.edu/legal-internship-program.
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CaReeR deveLopMenT
CenTeR (CdC)
Where will your education take you? The Career development Center can help you
explore the possibilities. Alumni of the Sturm College of law live and work all over
the world as private practitioners, partners in leading firms, judges, professors,
directors of public service organizations, legislators and leaders of business and
government agencies. Many of these success stories started in the CdC.
• Individual assistance and one-on-one career consultations help you
define your career goals and set job search strategies.
• Seminars and panel discussions explore everything from networking
to résumé writing to law practice specialties and alternative legal
careers.
• A web-based job and résumé bank (dU law Careers online) provides
up-to-the-minute job information. Visit www.law.du.edu/careerdevelopment-center/student-resources
to learn more.
• Job fairs and other on-campus events bring some of the biggest
employers in the region to the Sturm College of law. law firms such as
Patton boggs and Holland & Hart, and government agencies including
the U.S. departments of Justice, Treasury, Transportation and Housing
visit the Sturm College of law to recruit new prospects.
• An active Alumni Career network, mobilized by the CdC and the
Alumni Relations office, allows you to interact with alumni in specific
practice areas or geographic locations.
To learn more, visit www.law.du.edu/career-development-center.
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a paTTeRn
of sUCCess
Sturm College of law graduates tend to find
work fast. on average, over 95 percent of our
graduates obtain employment within nine months
of graduation. About 50 percent are employed by
private law firms, and approximately 30 percent are
hired by government and public interest organizations.
While Sturm College of law alumni have secured professional
positions across the country and around the world,
the majority of our graduates choose employment in the
greater Rocky Mountain region, where they become part
of an ever-growing network of contacts who open doors for
new graduates.

over %
of our graduates
obtain employment
within NINe
MONths
of graduating
Alumni Profile
fRoM WeLding To
WoMen’s sTUdies:
one sTUdenT’s paTH
every person’s path in life is unique, but karey Perham’s path to the Sturm College of law was particu-
larly interesting. As a high school dropout, Perham took the initiative to earn her Ged, then enrolled in
the Federal Job Corps Welding program in Collbran, Colorado.
Welding was a revelation for Perham. She discovered an aptitude for turning arc and solder into art,
and created a variety of sculptures before graduating from the Collbran Job Corps Civilian Conserva-
tion Center in 1997. Her career in welding and sculpting was cut short, however, by severe arthritis and
a series of related surgeries. Perham’s health challenges also prevented her from pursuing another
dream—she had planned to join the Peace Corps after Collbran. Instead, she enrolled in the Community
College of denver, where she earned an Associate degree in behavioral Sciences.
next came the University of Colorado in boulder, where Perham graduated with a major in Sociology and
a minor in Women’s Studies. during her time in boulder, she was president of the Sociological Honors
Society and the Pre-law Society—and on graduation, earned distinction as the first person in her family
to earn a college degree.
Perham’s undergraduate minor in Women’s Studies opened her eyes to the problems of violence against
women, especially trafficking. determined to do something about it, she enrolled in the evening program
at the University of denver Sturm College of law in 2003. next stop after law school? Probably politics. In
fact, Perham has already entered the political arena as a candidate for City Council in Glendale, Colorado,
and plans to pursue other opportunities in politics moving forward.
no surprise there. Moving through open doors is what karey Perham does best, even if—perhaps especially
if—she doesn’t know what’s on the other side.
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Karey Perham, ‘08
Law Clerk for Judge Carlos Samour
in Arapahoe County District Court
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Profile
When leonardo Rodríguez says dU’s graduate program
in natural resources law is one of the world’s best,
he has some context in which to make such a claim.
Having earned degrees from universities in Argentina
and Spain, Rodríguez was already a practicing attorney
in Argentina and an adjunct law professor at Austral
University in buenos Aires when he enrolled in the
Sturm College of law’s ll.M. in environmental and
natural Resources law and Policy program. “This
ll.M. is considered one of the best in the world,”
said Rodríguez, citing the high expertise, dedication
and professionalism of the professors,
and the variety of courses offered. “It
ensures an international perspective and
is not a single-minded program where
you only study American law. you
have the possibility of learning a ”
lot about legal trends around
the world.”
advanCed degRee pRogRaMs
our advanced degree and dual-degree programs allow you to pursue your passions in a range of inter-
esting legal fields. do you want to work in the U.S., internationally, or both? Are you interested in public
service, private practice or corporate law? Wherever your path may lead, you can take your first strong
steps with one of the advanced degree or dual-degree programs at the Sturm College of law.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Policy Welcome to the new
century, where legal, business and policy-making practitioners face an array of interrelated environmental
and natural resources issues. This program explores the often uneasy balance between environmental
protection and natural resources development, and provides a world-leading course of graduate study
for students who seek to understand competing interests.
Master of Resources Law Studies (MRLS) The rapid growth of laws concerning natural resources and environmental
issues has created a vital need for advanced graduate studies in this complex field. This multilevel
program is designed to help attorneys, natural resources professionals and government regulators increase
their knowledge of the issues, policies and laws that affect resources and the environment worldwide.
Certificate of Studies (C.S.) in Environmental and Natural Resources Law This non-degree program is
designed for professionals who want to specialize in environmental and/or natural resources law but are
unable to devote a full year to the master’s degree program.
LL.M. in Taxation and Master of Taxation (M.T.) This is one of the oldest and largest master’s programs
in taxation in the U.S. and one of the few where accountants and attorneys study side-by-side in the
same classes. The one-year program is limited entirely to tax-related issues, and delves deeply into the
Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations and other materials.
Master of Science in Legal Administration (MSLA) Throughout the U.S. and international communities, legal
administrators play a crucial role by ensuring that legal systems operate effectively and interact constructively
with their respective societies. This program supports the rapidly expanding field of legal administration,
combining business management strategies with approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of legal institutions.
The curriculum has been expanded for international participants, and provides multinational exposure
to court systems, legal administration issues and strategic and fiscal planning for economies worldwide.
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sCHoLaRsHips
and finanCiaL aid seRve THe
Approximately 85 percent of the students at the Sturm College of law receive some
form of financial aid, including federal and/or private loans. About 25 percent receive
scholarship assistance. If you’re admitted before March 1, you’ll receive priority
consideration for financial assistance. All students, regardless of acceptance date,
receive automatic consideration for all scholarships except the full-tuition Chan-
cellor Scholarship for public interest law, which requires a separate application.
Visit http://law.du.edu/financial-aid/list-of-scholarships/chancellor-scholarship.
Additional financial assistance comes from work-study positions and employment
opportunities at nearby legal agencies. Rest assured, we’ll look for ways to help you
finance your education and complete your degree.
For advice and financial aid information on scholarships, federal student loans,
private student loans and debt management, visit http://law.du.edu/financial-aid.
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CoMMUniTy,
geT HeLp Repaying
yoUR Loan
Public Interest law is an area of growing need. If you commit
to working in this area of law, you may receive help repaying
your student loans. A committee of faculty, administrators,
students, and alumni review graduate applications and select
eligible recipients. To learn more about this loan repayment
assistance program (lRAP), visit http://law.du.edu/financialaid/loan-repayment-assistance-program.

Contact us today
Phone: 303.871.6135
email: admissions@law.du.edu
online application:
http://law.du.edu/admissions
adMissions
The Sturm College of law enrolls a diverse range of students each year in full-time and part-time divi-
sions. Applications are reviewed continuously throughout the year, so it’s a good idea to apply as early as
possible. Although there is no specific application deadline, it’s best to submit your application materi-
als the fall prior to your year of intended enrollment. The Admissions Committee meets at the end of
november to begin making decisions.
Applying is as easy as going to http://law.du.edu/admissions/apply-online, or you can apply online
through the law School Admission Council at www.lsac.org. For a list of application requirements, visit
http://law.du.edu/admissions/apply-online/admission-requirements.
Ready for a visit? We’d love to see you. The Admissions office regularly hosts information sessions for
prospective applicants—contact us at 303.871.6135 to find out when the next session is being held. If
you’ve already applied, send an email to admissions@law.du.edu to schedule a personal visit with an
admissions counselor. If you’re visiting from out of state, be sure to set some time aside for the mountains
or the city. both are minutes away, and the office of Admissions has plenty of suggestions.
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Taking THe Leed in LaW
The leed (leadership in energy and environmental design) standard is a true
breakthrough in sustainable architecture, providing a strict set of guidelines that
allow new buildings to lessen their impact on human health and the environment.
As the nation’s first leed certified law school building, the Ricketson law building
at the Sturm College of law wears its green credentials with pride. This state-ofthe-art
building features:
• energy-efficient lighting, mechanical systems and classrooms
• Support for alternative transportation including electric-car recharging
stations, bicycle storage and changing rooms and campus-wide
public transportation access
• High-thermal performance walls, windows and roof
• Recycling stations on all floors
• Full cutoff exterior lighting
• Indoor air quality controls including building-wide ventilation, carbon
monoxide monitoring, low-emitting paints and carpets, indoor chemical
and pollutant controls
• Aggressive water conservation including faucet sensors, natural
groundwater recycling for landscaping, low-water-use plants and
advanced irrigation technology
With its natural light, soaring lines, and intimate spaces, the Ricketson law building
is a study in sustainable living. It proves that environmentally friendly buildings
are not just practical, but inspiring.
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inspiRaTion
The leed certified Ricketson law building uses 40%
less energy and 39% less water than a conventional
building, and gets 50% of its electricity from renew-
able sources. Recycled and locally manufactured
materials were used throughout the building—
for the copper roof, flooring, furniture, acous-
tic tiles, and steel beams—and nearly 75%
of the waste generated during construc-
tion was recycled.

addiTionaL ConTaCTs
Admissions
Phone: 303.871.6135
E-mail: admissions@law.du.edu
Alumni
Phone: 303.871.6940
E-mail: alumni@law.du.edu
Career Development Center
Phone: 303.871.6124
E-mail: careerdevelopmentcenter@law.du.edu
Financial Management
Phone: 303.871.6557
E-mail: finmang@law.du.edu
Registrar
Phone: 303.871.6132
E-mail: registrar@law.du.edu
Student Affairs
Phone: 303.871.6184
E-mail: student_affairs@law.du.edu
advanCed degRee pRogRaMs
Master of Science in Legal Administration
Phone: 303.871.6308
E-mail: msla@law.du.edu
Environmental and Natural Resources Law LL.M.
Phone: 303.871.6324
E-mail: ldaberkow@law.du.edu
Graduate Tax Program
Phone: 303.871.6239
E-mail: gtp@du.edu
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history: Colorado territorial governor John evans founded the University of denver in 1864, making
it the oldest independent institution of higher education in the Rocky Mountain region. The College of
law opened its doors in 1892, pioneering legal education on America’s frontier and graduating many of
the attorneys and judges who built the legal structure of America’s Mountain West. Independence, ingenuity
and excellence remain guiding principles at the Sturm College of law and at the larger University
of denver, which also includes top graduate schools in business, international studies, social work and
other fields.
Location: The Sturm College of law is located in denver, a large, metropolitan area that serves as
a business, administrative and transportation hub for the Mountain West. denver’s diverse population
creates and supports a great variety of athletic, cultural, economic, and legal activities and the city’s dry,
sunny climate further enhances a remarkable quality of life.
Day/evening Program: The Sturm College of law provides daytime and evening divisions.
Students in the daytime division complete the J.d. degree in three years. Students in the evening division
complete the J.d. degree in four years. The Sturm College of law offers concentrations in business law,
environmental and natural resources law, international law, public interest law and lawyering in Spanish.
We also offer dual-degree programs, allowing students to receive a J.d. and an advanced degree in
a complementary field.
Graduate Programs: Students may receive a Master of Science in legal Administration, or
a Master of laws in environmental and natural Resources law and Policy. Students may also pursue
further study in the Graduate Tax Program.
Clinics: The Sturm College of law’s Student law office offers a number of specialized clinical
programs, including the Criminal Representation Clinic, the Civil litigation Clinic, the Civil Rights law
Clinic, the environmental Clinic and the Mediation and Arbitration Clinic.
Internships: our students intern with national and international government and non-profit agencies,
corporate in-house counsel, private firms and judges at all levels.
2255 east evans Avenue
denver, Colorado 80208
Phone: 303.871.6000
Fax: 303.871.6378
Web: www.law.du.edu