February 27, 2011

Mock Trial Board Takes the Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan

Members of the Cooley Law School Mock Trial Board participated in the 2011 Polar Plunge Feb. 27, an annual event put on by the Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan. The proceeds from the Polar Plunge help support year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 18,600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Michigan. The event raised $1,428.00.

Cooley Law School students, all members of the Mock Trial Executive Board at the Lansing campus --  Front: Diem Chi Nguyen, Kelly Gilpatrick, Rachael Hayes, and Antonia Bortone; Back: Greg Roseto, Brian Olsen, Maricel Skiles, James Knapp, and Eric Sprott.

© Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2011 Left to Right: Kelly Gilpatrick, Maricel Skiles, and Antonia Bortone © Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2011 Left to Right: Greg Roseto and Brian Olsen © Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2011

Cooley Law School is the largest law school in the nation. Founded in 1972, the private, non-profit law school operates J.D. programs across Michigan in Lansing, Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor. Today, Cooley Law School has over 14,000 graduates across the nation and worldwide and also offers joint degree and master of laws programs. Cooley offers enrollment three times a year; in January, May and September.