General Information
The Career Service Center and Networking
Communication
Financial Aid
Financial Information and Billing Procedures
Scholarships and Work Study
Technology Tools
Welcome to the Master of Science in Legal Administration program (MSLA)! If you have comments, questions, or suggestions, please contact the MSLA office at 303.871.6308. And again, WELCOME!
- Academic Requirements for Graduation
MSLA students must maintain at least a B (3.0) average for all courses taken at the College of Law. A grade of C shall not be considered a failing grade if an MSLA student maintains an overall B average.
- Grades
MSLA classes at the College of Law are mostly small seminar classes making traditional law school grading procedures difficult, such as exam anonymity and grade curves. Thus, there are no such requirements established in the MSLA program.
- Academic Progress Reports
The MSLA program will produce an Academic Progress Report (APR) after each semester which advises the student of their progress in the program: grades, cumulative GPA, and required courses still to be taken.
- Class Attendance
Class Attendance is required for all courses. Professors will outline any impact attendance and participation will have on the student’s grade. Poor attendance can be the basis for a failing grade. Students are encouraged to discuss with the professors when they must be away from class.
- Grade Grievances
A student may initiate a grievance procedure with regard to any grade received at the College of Law if the student believes the grade was unfairly awarded. Such student should first consult the professor. If the student finds no resolution, then s/he should file a petition with the Director of the MSLA Program.
The Career Service Center & Networking
The Career Service Center at the College of Law is always open to helping students plan and manage their career goals. Their services include self-assessment exercises, resume and cover letter critiquing, career planning, networking, and other helpful job hunting skills and techniques. Look for the newsletters from either telling more about their specific offerings.
Other networking opportunities are available through student memberships in local chapters of professional organizations such as the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) and the National Association for Court Managers (NACM). If you are interested in applying for membership in these organizations, please contact the MSLA program for a student application.
Communication
Hope Kentnor
MSLA Program
University of Denver College of Law
2255 East Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
Email: msla@law.du.edu
Phone: 303.871.6308
Fax: 303.871.6333
Office: 478
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM or by apt.
Financial Aid
MSLA students are eligible to receive financial aid on the same semester schedule as law students. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly for further information (303.871.6557). You may visit their website here.
Financial Information & Billing Procedures
MSLA students will receive one bill, which will be mailed to their home address once registration has occurred. Tuition will be charged according to the Sturm College of Law semester credit hour rate for the year. You may choose an extended payment option and pay in installments or you may file a notice of Employer Reimbursement allowing payment after the semester. For billing questions, please contact the bursar’s office at 303-871-4944. For financial aid questions, please contact the financial aid office at 303-871-6557.
On each bill there will be a technology fee and a student government fee. Each of these fees is specific to the school and the courses you are taking. There may also be two health fees and two student insurance fees. You may waive these fees provided that you submit a form demonstrating that you hold your own health insurance. If you have your own insurance, you may elect to use the health services through University Physicians. You need only pay once per semester for insurance or health fees.
- College of Law Pre-Session
During your first week at the College of Law, you begin your experience with the yearlong course Legal/Judicial Process for the Legal Administrator. During pre-session, students will go to a law firm and a court and meet practicing legal administrators. In class, students will learn the macro view of judicial process.
Scholarship & Work Study
- Scholarships
The MSLA Program has three different partial scholarship awards available:
- The Harry O. & Marion Weaver Lawson Scholarship,
- The David Vogels Scholar in Law Firm Administration,
- and The Robert B. Yegge MSLA Scholarship.
To be considered a candidate for any scholarship, students must complete the FAFSA form in the Financial Aid Office. Scholarship recipients are chosen on the basis of need and academic potential at the start of the program.
Student Services
The College of Law has a student services office available to MSLA students. The office is equipped to assist students in any special need. For additional information, please contact the Assistant Dean for Student Services, College of Law at 303.871.6184.
Technology Tools
- Computer Access
MSLA students will have a computer account at our Campus computer networks. With this account, you can easily set up remote access for email and Internet access. There are several computer labs on campus. Students will receive training on both systems during orientation.
- Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw
MSLA students will receive passwords to access these educational on-line tools.