JD Degrees

Here at Denver Law, you can complete the 90 credit hour JD curriculum as either a full-time or part-time student, with the option to add one of our six JD certificate programs to teach you the skills you need to build your legal career.

Ranked No. 10, our professional part-time JD program meets on weekends & up to one-third online

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Full-Time JD Program

Denver Law provides experiences that prepare you for today's—and tomorrow's—legal market. With rigorous doctrinal curriculum coupled with practical experience in our No. 8 ranked clinics, No. 9 ranked trial advocacy and nationally recognized externships, you will practice before you practice. 

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Professional Part-Time JD Program

With more than 125 years of legal innovation, Denver Law transformed its No. 10 ranked part-time JD program to meet the needs of working professionals. Classes meet in person, on campus eight weekends per semester with up to one-third of the coursework online.

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JD Certificate Programs

Students pursuing a JD at Denver Law are eligible to enroll in one of our specialized certificate programs.

“Denver Law also has a truly impressive group of faculty, all of whom are effective instructors, dedicated mentors, and more than willing to assist students outside of the classroom. I could not be more satisfied with my decision to attend Denver Law, as it was instrumental in preparing me for a successful and rewarding career and to adapt in a rapidly changing legal market. Justin L. Cohen, JD '12