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Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
An independent, private, non-profit educational institution affiliated with Western Michigan University. The Law School, as an independent institution, is solely responsible for its academic program. Accredited by the American Bar Association and the Higher Learning Commission.
About Us »
- › Over 18,000 graduates worldwide.
- › Five campuses - Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Tampa Bay.
- › Start in January, May, or September. Part-time, full-time, days, evenings, weekends.
- › Focused on skills. Committed to professionalism.
- › Employment Reports - Employment in the Legal Profession
- › Over 3,000 approved externship placements + in-house clinics.
- › Among the nation’s most affordable independent law schools.
- › Largest minority enrollment in the nation.
- › Largest faculty in the nation.
- › Accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Public Information »
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News »
- Experts Share Insights with Students on Fight Against Human Trafficking
- Students Collaborate with Attorney General Schuette to Create a Military Family Law Guide
- Attorney Susan Kornfield Talks to Students on the Importance of Pro Bono Service
- Florida Commission on Education Approves Cooley Law School Name Change
- Students and Faculty Commit to Pro Bono Services
- Porscha Brown Elected to National Black Law Student Association
- Prof. McDaniel Moderates Discussions at Homeland Security and Defense Education Summit
- Second District Court of Appeal Holds Oral Agruments at Tampa Bay Campus
- Graduates Sworn in as State Bar of Michigan Leadership
Commentary »
- Legal Job Market Continues to Improve
- Assessing Future Enrollment
- Law School Student Loans
- Michigan State Bar Membership by Law School
- Employment Among Michigan Lawyers Is Increasing
- Unemployment Among Michigan Lawyers Remains Low
Events »
Engagements:
- Nov 12: Soifer Memorial Lecture
- Nov 13: Law Review Symposium
Admissions:
- Nov 07: LSAC Forum-San Francisco, CA
- Nov 11: LSAC Forum-Boston, MA
- Nov 14: LSAC Forum-Atlanta, GA
- Nov 20: Webinar-Applying to Law School
Open Houses
- Nov 11: Tampa Bay
- Nov 11: Grand Rapids
- Nov 13: Lansing
- Nov 13: Auburn Hills
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Campuses
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Tampa Bay, FL
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Programs
- J.D. Juris Doctor
- LL.M. Master of Laws
- J.D. + LL.M.
- Degree Partnerships:
- Western Michigan University
- Oakland University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Davenport University
- Olivet College
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Contact
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
300 S. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517)
371-5140 x 2244
Fax: (517)
334-5718
admissions@cooley.edu
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An independent, private, non-profit educational institution affiliated with Western Michigan University. The Law School, as an independent institution, is solely responsible for its academic program. Accredited by the American Bar Association and the Higher Learning Commission. The Law School has campuses across Michigan in Lansing, Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor, and in
Tampa Bay, Fla.
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