Practical Experience
At Denver Law, experiential learning isn’t just a buzz phrase but an approach to teaching that’s been a part of our culture for more than a century. In fact, we've long been recognized as a pioneer in experiential learning, opening the nation's first law school legal aid clinic in 1904.
Our students are always priority number one, and we are dedicated to providing them with the practical skills they need to succeed in today's, and tomorrow's, legal market. We accomplish this through live-client clinics, high-quality externships, competitions and legal simulation courses that provide training in doctrine, written and oral skills. Denver Law graduates enter the workforce with career-focused academic experiences and marketable skills that prepare them to thrive in their early careers and beyond.
March 2024: For the 7th consecutive year, the Sturm College of Law Receives an A+ for Practical Training from preLaw Magazine. The Spring 2024 issue also highlights 3L Katie Wynn and her experiential learning experiences at Denver Law.
Practical Learning at Denver Law
The Sturm College of Law is home to nationally ranked clinical programs, nationally ranked programs in legal writing and trial advocacy, and one of the largest legal externship programs in the country. This wide variety of practice-based experiences puts students in the shoes of practicing lawyers under the tutelage of expert professors and practitioners, providing unparalleled opportunities to develop as a lawyer.
