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Colorado Law named a "Best Value" school

Colorado Law named a "Best Value" school

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Colorado Law has been named a “best value� law school by National Jurist, earning an A- grade and ranking No. 29 in the nation.

The rankings, released in September 2026, measure a variety of metrics beyond cost of attendance, including bar exam passage, employment rates, tuition and fees, cost of living, and indebtedness data from U.S. News and World Report. .Ìý

"Colorado Law offers an outstanding legal education with tremendous value to graduates, and the data shows it,â€� said Dean Lolita Buckner Inniss. “Even more, our students also benefit from a warm and welcoming cohort, top-tier professors who care about their success, and a wide alumni network that is ready to assist.â€�Ìý

In-state tuition for Colorado Law’s JD program is $38,680 for 2026-27, and graduates report a high bar passage rate and strong employment outcomes.

For the class of 2025, 93% of graduates reported full-time, long-term employment that required bar passage, setting a new benchmark for Colorado Law graduates.

Earlier this year, Denver was named the for salary expansion, charting a 41.6% growth in law salaries after adjusting for inflation, according to the National Association for Law Placement.Ìý

"Students at Colorado Law launch outstanding careers at a manageable cost while also enjoying a supportive cohort and great quality of life in Colorado’s Front Range,â€� said Admissions Director Alan Schieve. “It’s an unmatched value for those who expect a high-quality education with a reasonable price tag.â€�Ìý

Additional National Jurist Distinctions for Colorado LawÌý
  • Family Law: A- (August 2026)Ìý
  • Technology Law: A+ (August 2026)Ìý
  • Environmental Law: A+ (May 2026)Ìý
  • Intellectual Property Law: A (May 2026)Ìý
  • Business Law: A- (October 2025)Ìý
  • Public Service-Criminal category: #39 (August 2025)Ìý
  • Best Law School Buildings: A/#16 (April 2026)Ìý
  • Best Law Schools for Practical Training: A/#21 (April 2026)Ìý
  • Best LLM Programs for Foreign Attorneys (May 2026):Ìý
    • Intellectual Property, Technology, and Telecommunications Law: AÌý
    • U.S. Law for Foreign Lawyers: A+Ìý
    • Entrepreneurship and Business Law: A+Ìý
    • Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law: A-Ìý
    • International Law and Human Rights: A-Ìý
    • Indigenous Peoples Law: A-Ìý