Career Development
Denver Law provides students with the skills and legal training to make an immediate, valuable impact upon graduating, but we know your degree is just the foundation toward building a successful legal career. In addition to the exceptional education you'll receive, we help you define and pursue your career goals from the first day of classes to graduation and beyond.
Our Mission:
The Office of Career Development (CDO) is dedicated to helping Denver Law students and alumni meet the needs of today's dynamic legal workplace. From the career planning stage, through applications, interviews and beyond, we can help you every step of the way. In particular, we pride ourselves in helping JD, master's, LLM and graduate tax students connect with our vast network of alumni and other professionals, in Denver, throughout Colorado and beyond.
Simply put, the CDO will be with you every step of the way to ensure your degree opens the doors to your future.
Services:
- Assists JD, master's, LLM and graduate tax students and alumni with their career planning.
- Helps students and alumni to develop the skills necessary to obtain satisfying and meaningful employment.
- Connects students, alumni and employers in Denver, throughout Colorado and beyond.
- Provides access to resources for students and alumni to search for jobs and employers to post jobs.
Career Development Handbook
Career and Professional Development Requirements, Networking & more.
CDO Guide: Application Materials
Resumes, Cover Letters, References, Writing Samples, Transcripts & Thank You Notes.
CDO Guide: Interviewing
Best approaches for successful interviews with potential employers.
CDO Guide: Judicial Clerkships
Questions and answers, ideal timelines & application materials.
CDO Guide: Careers in Public International Law
Specializations, organizations & institutions, networking & professional development, and job search strategies.
Denver Law Careers Online (Symplicity)
Symplicity - Where students and alumni search for jobs online.

Symplicity
Schedule appointments with our career counselors, see the latest legal job postings, and sign up to attend upcoming career-related events.
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Contact
Office of Career Development
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303.871.6080
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University of Denver College of Law 2255 E. Evans Avenue, Suite 223
Denver, CO 80208-1857 -
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Extended hours available by appointment