The Colorado Supreme Court and the Colorado Court of Appeals seek 2L and 3L students from CU and DU as judicial externs for the Lorenzo Márquez Externship Program for Spring 2025. Judge Lorenzo Márquez was the first Latino district court judge in Grand Junction, and in 1988, he became the first Latino judge on the Colorado Court of Appeals, where he served until his retirement in 2008.  Judge Márquez started the appellate externship program to inspire all students, and particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to consider post-graduation clerkships and possible careers on the bench.

The courts typically prefer students to be able to work two full days (e.g. 16 hours per week) but the court will coordinate your schedule with their supervising justice/judge, including receiving time off during exam periods and law school breaks. These are unpaid positions, but students will receive externship credit for their work in the field.  

Note: Externships are typically in person. If you cannot work in person options may be limited or unavailable. Also, if you apply for a spring 2025 externship through this Program, please do not also apply to a Colorado Supreme Court justice or Court of Appeals judge individually for a spring 2025 externship.

Application process: Applications are due by November 8 on CDOnline and will include a resume and a cover letter (addressed to the Program and explaining why you are interested and how you might benefit). Contact Todd Rogers (todd.rogers@colorado.edu) with questions.