Colorado Law offers a wide variety of legal theory courses taught by a nationally-renowned faculty. Not only is the study of theoretical perspectives and the greater understanding such study brings valuable for its own sake, but a strong theoretical grounding also enables lawyers to understand the broader social, economic, and intellectual patterns that shape doctrine and define its functions. Theory thus helps lawyers develop arguments and strategies, especially when ambiguities in doctrine and novel legal problems demand innovative approaches. For similar reasons, a sound grounding in legal theory also enhances lawyers effectiveness as political and community leaders.