Published: April 25, 2024 By

Registration for the fall 2024 session of Mini Law school is now open!听 Each semester, this series provides an excellent lifelong-learning opportunity, and the upcoming edition is no exception. This fall鈥檚 curriculum will focus on how the 2024 election will change areas of the law, from immigration to healthcare. 听mini law school

The seven-week series kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 11 with s discussion of Immigration's Influence on Elections. Each week, a Colorado Law professor will present on a different topic, including:听听听

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鈥淭his fall鈥檚 session will help participants understand the implications of the election on a wide variety of areas of law, from immigration and climate change to healthcare and reproductive rights,鈥 said Matt Cushing, Director of Executive and Community Learning Programs. 鈥淥ur faculty speakers will help participants anticipate where the law will develop after the election, and that in turn should help our participants make more informed decisions in the voting booth.鈥澨

Participants can attend lectures in person in Boulder, Colorado, watch a livestream of the lectures on Wednesday nights, or watch a recording of the lecture on-demand.听听听

As an additional benefit, all participants in Mini Law School who apply to the University of Colorado Law School during the 2024-2025 application cycle will have their law school application fees waived.听听

鈥淢ini law school is an opportunity for nonlawyers to learn from our law professors鈥 expertise,鈥 said Cushing. 鈥淚t is a great avenue for those who are curious about law school to learn more.鈥澨

There are no required readings, tests, or homework assignments - just a great way to better understand some of the most critical aspects of the legal system!听Learn more about mini law school by visiting our website.听听听