Vance E. Halvorson attended and graduated from Edina High School in 1963. Vance Halvorson attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in psychology with a minor in speech from 1963 to 1967 where Vance graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Vance attended the University of Denver Law School from 1967 until 1970 when he graduated with Juris Doctor Degree. While in law school Vance authored Case Comment Constitution Law 46 Den L.J. 482 (c1969) and was a note editor on the Denver Law Journal and received several foundation press awards. After law school from 1970 to 1971 Vance clerked for the Honorable Judge Jean S. Breitenstine of the United States Circuit Court for the 10th Judicial District. Vance served in the United States Army Reserves 1968 -1973 and attained the rank of staff sergeant.
