A University of Denver law school graduate with disabilities, who was terminated by the Denver District Attorney’s Office during an externship, has been barred from suing the university for discrimination. A Colorado federal judge ruled against the former student, citing misogynistic attacks against opposing counsel and other inappropriate behavior as grounds for sanctions.
The case highlights ongoing issues surrounding legal externships and the treatment of students with disabilities in professional environments. For further details, the Law360 article provides an in-depth look at the judicial decision and the circumstances that led to it. Interested readers can find more information here.