
About
Frederic Bloom is a Professor of Law at the University of Colorado College of Law, where he has taught since 2012. His scholarship focuses on structural, methodological, and design issues in modern federal courts. He earned his J.D. from Stanford Law School (Order of the Coif) and a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis.
- Education:
- J.D., Stanford Law School (Order of the Coif)
- B.A., Washington University in St. Louis
Bloom's research spans federal courts, constitutional law, jurisdictional design, and procedural frameworks. His work explores temporal dynamics in legal systems, judicial accountability mechanisms, and institutional constraints.
Key publication themes include
- Judicial structure and supermajoritarianism
- Temporal analysis in adjudication
- Jurisdictional myths and realities
- Court litigation dynamics
Awards:
- Order of the Coif (Stanford Law School)
As a former clerk for Judge Sidney Thomas (9th Circuit) and Judge Marilyn Hall Patel (N.D. Cal), his academic practice integrates doctrinal analysis with institutional critique.





