Legal Writing
Colorado Law is committed to excellence in legal communication, as the ability to communicate effectively in writing is critical to the success of everyÌýattorney.Ìý Legal writing is not an isolated skill, but an integrated part of the well-recognized task of learning to think like a lawyer.Ìý Our goal is to equip students not only with strong essential legal communication skills but also with the flexibility to adapt and improve these skills once they enter the profession.ÌýÌý
ÌýÌýNEW!! Advanced Legal Writing Courses for 2026-2027
Dedicated Legal Writing Faculty
Colorado Law has six legal writing faculty members:
| Amy Bauer Teaching Professor and Associate Dean for Instructional DevelopmentÌý | Samantha Funk Associate Teaching Professor Legal Writing | Megan Hall Associate Teaching Professor Legal Writing |
| Derek H. Kiernan-Johnson Teaching Professor Legal Writing | Gabrielle Marks Stafford Teaching Professor Legal Writing | Todd M. Stafford Teaching Professor Legal Writing |
| Zachary Schmook Associate Teaching ProfessorÌý Legal Writing | Ìý | Ìý |